Athlon X2 340 vs A4-5050
Athlon X2 340
A4-5050
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 X2 340 is positioned at rank 462 and the A4-5050 is on rank 831, so the Athlon X2 340 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Athlon X2 340
Performance Per Dollar A4-5050
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon X2 340 | A4-5050 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Trinity (2012−2013) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Kabini (2013−2014) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon X2 340 | A4-5050 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 X2 340 and A4-5050
Athlon X2 340
The Athlon X2 340 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Trinity (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB (total). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,333 points. Launch price was $149.
A4-5050
The A4-5050 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Kabini (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Max frequency: 1.5 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FT3. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,328 points. Launch price was $50.
Processing Power
The Athlon X2 340 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the A4-5050 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the A4-5050 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Athlon X2 340 versus 1.5 GHz on the A4-5050 — a 82.4% clock advantage for the Athlon X2 340. The Athlon X2 340 uses the Trinity (2012−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the A4-5050 uses Kabini (2013−2014) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon X2 340 scores 1,333 against the A4-5050's 1,328 — a 0.4% lead for the Athlon X2 340. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 397 vs 180, a 75.2% lead for the Athlon X2 340 that directly translates to higher frame rates.
| Feature | Athlon X2 340 | A4-5050 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 3.6 GHz+140% | 1.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | — | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (total)+100% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Trinity (2012−2013) | Kabini (2013−2014) |
| PassMark | 1,333 | 1,328 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 397+121% | 180 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 549 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon X2 340 uses the FM2 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the A4-5050 uses FT3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1600 memory speed. The Athlon X2 340 supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 16 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Athlon X2 340) vs 1 (A4-5050). PCIe lanes: 16 (Athlon X2 340) vs 8 (A4-5050) — the Athlon X2 340 offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Athlon X2 340 | A4-5050 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FM2 | FT3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1600 | DDR3L-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2+100% | 1 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16+100% | 8 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support AMD-V virtualization. The A4-5050 includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 8330), while the Athlon X2 340 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Athlon X2 340 targets Desktop, A4-5050 targets Entry Laptop. Direct competitor: A4-5050 rivals Pentium N3530.
| Feature | Athlon X2 340 | A4-5050 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon HD 8330 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Desktop | Entry Laptop |
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