Athlon II N330 vs A4-4300M
Athlon II N330
A4-4300M
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 II N330 is positioned at rank 884 and the A4-4300M is on rank 647, so the A4-4300M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Athlon II N330
Performance Per Dollar A4-4300M
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon II N330 | A4-4300M |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Champlain (2010−2011) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Trinity (2012−2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon II N330 | A4-4300M |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) | ✅ 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 II N330 and A4-4300M
Athlon II N330
The Athlon II N330 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Champlain (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2.3 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: S1. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,999 points. Launch price was $149.
A4-4300M
The A4-4300M 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 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (total). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FS1r2. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: unknown. Passmark benchmark score: 1,997 points. Launch price was $50.
Processing Power
Both the Athlon II N330 and A4-4300M share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.3 GHz on the Athlon II N330 versus 3 GHz on the A4-4300M — a 26.4% clock advantage for the A4-4300M. The Athlon II N330 uses the Champlain (2010−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the A4-4300M uses Trinity (2012−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon II N330 scores 1,999 against the A4-4300M's 1,997 — a 0.1% lead for the Athlon II N330.
| Feature | Athlon II N330 | A4-4300M |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.3 GHz | 3 GHz+30% |
| Base Clock | — | 2.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 1 MB (total) |
| Process | 45 nm | 32 nm-29% |
| Architecture | Champlain (2010−2011) | Trinity (2012−2013) |
| PassMark | 1,999 | 1,997 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 282 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon II N330 uses the S1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the A4-4300M uses FS1r2 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 1066 on the Athlon II N330 versus DDR3-1600 on the A4-4300M — the Athlon II N330 supports 198.9% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The A4-4300M supports up to 16 GB of RAM compared to 8 — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 0 (Athlon II N330) vs 16 (A4-4300M) — the A4-4300M offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Athlon II N330 | A4-4300M |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | S1 | FS1r2 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 1066+35433% | DDR3-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 | 16 GB+209715100% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: true (Athlon II N330) vs AMD-V (A4-4300M). The A4-4300M includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 7420G), while the Athlon II N330 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A4-4300M targets Budget Laptop. Direct competitor: Athlon II N330 rivals Pentium P6100; A4-4300M rivals Pentium B980.
| Feature | Athlon II N330 | A4-4300M |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | None | Radeon HD 7420G |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | true | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Budget Laptop |
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