Athlon X2 L310 vs A10-4657M
Athlon X2 L310
A10-4657M
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 L310 is positioned at rank 933 and the A10-4657M is on rank 713, so the A10-4657M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Athlon X2 L310
Performance Per Dollar A10-4657M
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon X2 L310 | A10-4657M |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Conesus (2009) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Trinity (2012−2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon X2 L310 | A10-4657M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 X2 L310 and A10-4657M
Athlon X2 L310
The Athlon X2 L310 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Conesus (2009) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.2 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: S1. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,747 points. Launch price was $149.
A10-4657M
The A10-4657M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Trinity (2012−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: BGA. Thermal design power (TDP): 4 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,759 points. Launch price was $130.
Processing Power
The Athlon X2 L310 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the A10-4657M offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the A10-4657M has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.2 GHz on the Athlon X2 L310 versus 3.2 GHz on the A10-4657M — a 90.9% clock advantage for the A10-4657M. The Athlon X2 L310 uses the Conesus (2009) architecture (65 nm), while the A10-4657M uses Trinity (2012−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon X2 L310 scores 1,747 against the A10-4657M's 1,759 — a 0.7% lead for the A10-4657M. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 120 vs 450, a 115.8% lead for the A10-4657M that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 213 vs 1,200 (139.7% advantage for the A10-4657M).
| Feature | Athlon X2 L310 | A10-4657M |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 1.2 GHz | 3.2 GHz+167% |
| Base Clock | — | 2.3 GHz |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 4 MB+300% |
| Process | 65 nm | 32 nm-51% |
| Architecture | Conesus (2009) | Trinity (2012−2013) |
| PassMark | 1,747 | 1,759 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 120 | 450+275% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 213 | 1,200+463% |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon X2 L310 uses the S1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the A10-4657M uses BGA (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR2-667 on the Athlon X2 L310 versus DDR3-1600 on the A10-4657M — the A10-4657M supports 40% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The A10-4657M supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 4 GB — 155.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 0 (Athlon X2 L310) vs 16 (A10-4657M) — the A10-4657M offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Athlon X2 L310 | A10-4657M |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | S1 | BGA |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR2-667 | DDR3-1600+50% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 32 GB+700% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: Yes (Athlon X2 L310) vs AMD-V (A10-4657M). The A10-4657M includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 7660G), while the Athlon X2 L310 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Athlon X2 L310 targets Mobile, A10-4657M targets Laptop. Direct competitor: A10-4657M rivals Core i3-2330M.
| Feature | Athlon X2 L310 | A10-4657M |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon HD 7660G |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | Yes | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Mobile | Laptop |
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