Athlon 64 TF-20 vs A4-5300B
Athlon 64 TF-20
A4-5300B
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Athlon 64 TF-20 is positioned at rank 790 and the A4-5300B is on rank 781, so the A4-5300B offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Athlon 64 TF-20
Performance Per Dollar A4-5300B
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon 64 TF-20 | A4-5300B |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Sherman (2009) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Trinity (2012−2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon 64 TF-20 | A4-5300B |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Athlon 64 TF-20 and A4-5300B
Athlon 64 TF-20
The Athlon 64 TF-20 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Sherman (2009) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 1.6 GHz. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: S1g1. Thermal design power (TDP): 512 kB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,245 points. Launch price was $149.
A4-5300B
The A4-5300B is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Trinity (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,246 points. Launch price was $50.
Processing Power
The Athlon 64 TF-20 packs 1 cores / 1 threads, while the A4-5300B offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the A4-5300B has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 1.6 GHz on the Athlon 64 TF-20 versus 3.6 GHz on the A4-5300B — a 76.9% clock advantage for the A4-5300B. The Athlon 64 TF-20 uses the Sherman (2009) architecture (65 nm), while the A4-5300B uses Trinity (2012−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon 64 TF-20 scores 1,245 against the A4-5300B's 1,246 — a 0.1% lead for the A4-5300B.
| Feature | Athlon 64 TF-20 | A4-5300B |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 2 / 2+100% |
| Boost Clock | 1.6 GHz | 3.6 GHz+125% |
| Base Clock | — | 3.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | 1 MB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 65 nm | 32 nm-51% |
| Architecture | Sherman (2009) | Trinity (2012−2013) |
| PassMark | 1,245 | 1,246 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 428 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon 64 TF-20 uses the S1g1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the A4-5300B uses FM2 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR2-667 on the Athlon 64 TF-20 versus DDR3-1600 on the A4-5300B — the A4-5300B supports 40% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The A4-5300B supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 4 GB — 155.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Chipset compatibility: Socket S1 (Athlon 64 TF-20) and A55,A75,A85X (A4-5300B).
| Feature | Athlon 64 TF-20 | A4-5300B |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | S1g1 | FM2 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR2-667 | DDR3-1600+50% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 32 GB+700% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: false (Athlon 64 TF-20) vs AMD-V (A4-5300B). The A4-5300B includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 7480D), while the Athlon 64 TF-20 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A4-5300B targets Business Desktop. Direct competitor: A4-5300B rivals Pentium G2020.
| Feature | Athlon 64 TF-20 | A4-5300B |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon HD 7480D |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | false | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Business Desktop |
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