Athlon II X4 740 vs A6-7310
Athlon II X4 740
A6-7310
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 X4 740 is positioned at rank 522 and the A6-7310 is on rank 502, so the A6-7310 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 740
Performance Per Dollar A6-7310
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon II X4 740 | A6-7310 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Piledriver / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Carrizo-L (2015) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon II X4 740 | A6-7310 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) | ✅ 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 740 and A6-7310
Athlon II X4 740
The Athlon II X4 740 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 1 October 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Piledriver architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 watt. Passmark benchmark score: 2,677 points. Launch price was $71.
A6-7310
The A6-7310 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Carrizo-L (2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP4. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB. Memory support: DDR3L-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 2,689 points. Launch price was $70.
Processing Power
Both the Athlon II X4 740 and A6-7310 share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Athlon II X4 740 versus 2.4 GHz on the A6-7310 — a 42.6% clock advantage for the Athlon II X4 740 (base: 3.2 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Athlon II X4 740 uses the Piledriver architecture (32 nm), while the A6-7310 uses Carrizo-L (2015) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon II X4 740 scores 2,677 against the A6-7310's 2,689 — a 0.4% lead for the A6-7310.
| Feature | Athlon II X4 740 | A6-7310 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz+54% | 2.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz+60% | 2 GHz |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+100% | 2048 kB |
| Process | 32 nm | 28 nm-13% |
| Architecture | Piledriver | Carrizo-L (2015) |
| PassMark | 2,677 | 2,689 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon II X4 740 uses the FM2 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the A6-7310 uses FP4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1866 on the Athlon II X4 740 versus 1600 on the A6-7310 — the A6-7310 supports 199.3% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Athlon II X4 740 supports up to 64 GB of RAM compared to 16 — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Athlon II X4 740) vs 1 (A6-7310). Both provide 16 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: AMD FM2 (Athlon II X4 740) and FT3b,FP4 (A6-7310).
| Feature | Athlon II X4 740 | A6-7310 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FM2 | FP4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1866 | 1600+53233% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB+419430300% | 16 |
| RAM Channels | 2+100% | 1 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Athlon II X4 740) / true (A6-7310). The A6-7310 includes integrated graphics (Radeon R4 Graphics), while the Athlon II X4 740 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: A6-7310 rivals Pentium N3700.
| Feature | Athlon II X4 740 | A6-7310 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon R4 Graphics |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | true |
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