CPU
GPU
Athlon II X3 440
A10-7300
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 X3 440 is positioned at rank 722 and the A10-7300 is on rank 1042, so the Athlon II X3 440 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 X3 440
Performance Per Dollar A10-7300
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon II X3 440 | A10-7300 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($10) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Rana (2009−2011) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Kaveri (2014−2015) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon II X3 440 | A10-7300 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+402%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($10) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) |
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 X3 440 and A10-7300
Athlon II X3 440
The Athlon II X3 440 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 25 January 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Rana (2009−2011) architecture. It features 3 cores and 3 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,743 points. Launch price was $47.
A10-7300
The A10-7300 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Kaveri (2014−2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L2 cache: 4096 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 4 MB. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,736 points. Launch price was $130.
Processing Power
The Athlon II X3 440 packs 3 cores / 3 threads, while the A10-7300 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the A10-7300 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the Athlon II X3 440 versus 3.2 GHz on the A10-7300 — a 6.5% clock advantage for the A10-7300 (base: 3 GHz vs 1.9 GHz). The Athlon II X3 440 uses the Rana (2009−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the A10-7300 uses Kaveri (2014−2015) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon II X3 440 scores 1,743 against the A10-7300's 1,736 — a 0.4% lead for the Athlon II X3 440.
| Feature | Athlon II X3 440 | A10-7300 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 3 / 3 | 4 / 4+33% |
| Boost Clock | 3 GHz | 3.2 GHz+7% |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz+58% | 1.9 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | — |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 4096 kB+700% |
| Process | 45 nm | 28 nm-38% |
| Architecture | Rana (2009−2011) | Kaveri (2014−2015) |
| PassMark | 1,743 | 1,736 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon II X3 440 uses the AM3 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the A10-7300 uses FP3 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1333 memory speed. The Athlon II X3 440 supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 16 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 0 (Athlon II X3 440) vs 16 (A10-7300) — the A10-7300 offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AMD AM3 (Athlon II X3 440) and FP3 (A10-7300).
| Feature | Athlon II X3 440 | A10-7300 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM3 | FP3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | DDR3-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Athlon II X3 440) / AMD-V (A10-7300). The A10-7300 includes integrated graphics (Radeon R6), while the Athlon II X3 440 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A10-7300 targets Laptop. Direct competitor: A10-7300 rivals Core i3-4010U.
| Feature | Athlon II X3 440 | A10-7300 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon R6 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Laptop |
Value Analysis
The Athlon II X3 440 launched at $75 MSRP, while the A10-7300 debuted at $150. At current prices ($10 vs $50), the Athlon II X3 440 is $40 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon II X3 440 delivers 174.3 pts/$ vs 34.7 pts/$ for the A10-7300 — making the Athlon II X3 440 the 133.6% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon II X3 440 | A10-7300 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $75-50% | $150 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10-80% | $50 |
| Performance per Dollar | 174.3+402% | 34.7 |
| Release Date | 2010 | 2014 |
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