Athlon II X4 631 vs A10-7400P
Athlon II X4 631
A10-7400P
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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 X4 631 is positioned at rank 651 and the A10-7400P is on rank 621, so the A10-7400P 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 X4 631
Performance Per Dollar A10-7400P
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon II X4 631 | A10-7400P |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Llano (2011−2012) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Kaveri (2014−2015) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon II X4 631 | A10-7400P |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) | ✅ 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 X4 631 and A10-7400P
Athlon II X4 631
The Athlon II X4 631 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Llano (2011−2012) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM1. Thermal design power (TDP): 100 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,118 points. Launch price was $149.
A10-7400P
The A10-7400P 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 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L2 cache: 4096 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 4 MB. Memory support: DDR3-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 2,134 points. Launch price was $130.
Processing Power
Both the Athlon II X4 631 and A10-7400P share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.6 GHz on the Athlon II X4 631 versus 3.4 GHz on the A10-7400P — a 26.7% clock advantage for the A10-7400P (base: 2.6 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Athlon II X4 631 uses the Llano (2011−2012) architecture (32 nm), while the A10-7400P uses Kaveri (2014−2015) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon II X4 631 scores 2,118 against the A10-7400P's 2,134 — a 0.8% lead for the A10-7400P.
| Feature | Athlon II X4 631 | A10-7400P |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 2.6 GHz | 3.4 GHz+31% |
| Base Clock | 2.6 GHz+4% | 2.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | — |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 4096 kB+300% |
| Process | 32 nm | 28 nm-13% |
| Architecture | Llano (2011−2012) | Kaveri (2014−2015) |
| PassMark | 2,118 | 2,134 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon II X4 631 uses the FM1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the A10-7400P uses FP3 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1866 memory speed. The Athlon II X4 631 supports up to 64 GB of RAM compared to 16 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: AMD FM1 (Athlon II X4 631) and FP3 (A10-7400P).
| Feature | Athlon II X4 631 | A10-7400P |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FM1 | FP3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1866 | DDR3-1866 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB+300% | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Athlon II X4 631) / AMD-V (A10-7400P). The A10-7400P includes integrated graphics (Radeon R6), while the Athlon II X4 631 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A10-7400P targets Laptop. Direct competitor: A10-7400P rivals Core i5-4200U.
| Feature | Athlon II X4 631 | A10-7400P |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon R6 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Laptop |
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