Athlon 300U vs Core i3-4370

Athlon 300U vs Core i3-4370 Performance Spectrum

Athlon 300U

2 / 4

3,861

+0.2%

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Core i3-4370

2 / 4

3,854

0.0%

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Athlon 300U vs Core i3-4370 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with GeForce RTX 5090 to isolate CPU performance.

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Athlon 300U vs Core i3-4370: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each CPU makes more sense in practice: gaming, heavier work, platform cost, power draw, and upgrade path.

Athlon 300U

2019

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 54W, a 39W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower Geekbench single-core performance for gaming (900 vs 904).
❌Lower Geekbench multi-core (1,800 vs 2,071).
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Core i3-4370.

Core i3-4370

2014

Why buy it

✅+0.4% higher Geekbench single-core performance for gaming and desktop responsiveness.
✅33.3% more PCIe lanes (16 vs 12) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Athlon 300U.

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $149 MSRP, while Athlon 300U mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌260% higher power demand at 54W vs 15W.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i3-4370 better than Athlon 300U?

Yes. Core i3-4370 is the better all-around CPU here. It gives you a 2.8% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data and 15.1% better Geekbench multi-core, which is enough to make it the stronger overall pick.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Core i3-4370 is the better pick. According to our tests, it delivers 2.8% more average FPS across 50 shared CPU game tests.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i3-4370 is the stronger fit. You are getting 15.1% better Geekbench multi-core, backed by 2 cores and 4 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Core i3-4370 is the better buy right now. Core i3-4370 comes in at an unclear MSRP at $149 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it still gives you a 2.8% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (25.9 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), so you are getting the faster CPU without taking a value hit on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Athlon 300U makes more sense long term for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2019 vs 2014). That makes it the safer long-term bet.

Athlon 300U vs Core i3-4370 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

Athlon 300U

The Athlon 300U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Raven Ridge 2 (2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 3,861 points. Launch price was $149.

Core i3-4370

The Core i3-4370 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 21 July 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 54 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,854 points. Launch price was $242.

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Processing Power

Both the Athlon 300U and Core i3-4370 share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.3 GHz on the Athlon 300U versus 3.8 GHz on the Core i3-4370 — a 14.1% clock advantage for the Core i3-4370 (base: 2.4 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The Athlon 300U uses the Raven Ridge 2 (2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i3-4370 uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon 300U scores 3,861 against the Core i3-4370's 3,854 — a 0.2% lead for the Athlon 300U. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 900 vs 904, a 0.4% lead for the Core i3-4370 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 1,800 vs 2,071 (14% advantage for the Core i3-4370). Both processors carry 4 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Athlon 300U	Core i3-4370
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 4
Boost Clock	3.3 GHz	3.8 GHz+15%
Base Clock	2.4 GHz	3.8 GHz+58%
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512K (per core)+100%	256 kB (per core)
Process	14 nm-36%	22 nm
Architecture	Raven Ridge 2 (2019)	Haswell (2013−2015)
PassMark	3,861	3,854
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	2,454
Geekbench 6 Single	900	904
Geekbench 6 Multi	1,800	2,071+15%

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Memory & Platform

The Athlon 300U uses the FP5 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i3-4370 uses LGA1150 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2400 on the Athlon 300U versus DDR3-1600 on the Core i3-4370 — the Athlon 300U supports 50% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 32 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 12 (Athlon 300U) vs 16 (Core i3-4370) — the Core i3-4370 offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: FP5 (Athlon 300U) and Intel H81,Intel B85,Intel H87,Intel Z87,Intel H97,Intel Z97 (Core i3-4370).

Feature	Athlon 300U	Core i3-4370
Socket	FP5	LGA1150
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2400+50%	DDR3-1600
Max RAM Capacity	32 GB	32 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	No	Yes
PCIe Lanes	12	16+33%

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Advanced Features

Virtualization support: AMD-V (Athlon 300U) vs true (Core i3-4370). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon RX Vega 3 (Athlon 300U) and Intel HD Graphics 4600 (Core i3-4370) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Athlon 300U targets Budget Laptop.