Athlon X2 L310 vs A10-7300
Athlon X2 L310
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 X2 L310 is positioned at rank 933 and the A10-7300 is on rank 1042, so the Athlon X2 L310 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 L310
Performance Per Dollar A10-7300
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon X2 L310 | A10-7300 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($20) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Conesus (2009) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Kaveri (2014−2015) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon X2 L310 | A10-7300 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+152%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($20) | ⚠️ 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 X2 L310 and A10-7300
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.
A10-7300
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 X2 L310 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the A10-7300 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the A10-7300 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.2 GHz on the Athlon X2 L310 versus 3.2 GHz on the A10-7300 — a 90.9% clock advantage for the A10-7300. The Athlon X2 L310 uses the Conesus (2009) architecture (65 nm), while the A10-7300 uses Kaveri (2014−2015) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon X2 L310 scores 1,747 against the A10-7300's 1,736 — a 0.6% lead for the Athlon X2 L310.
| Feature | Athlon X2 L310 | A10-7300 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 1.2 GHz | 3.2 GHz+167% |
| Base Clock | — | 1.9 GHz |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 4096 kB+300% |
| Process | 65 nm | 28 nm-57% |
| Architecture | Conesus (2009) | Kaveri (2014−2015) |
| PassMark | 1,747 | 1,736 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 120 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 213 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon X2 L310 uses the S1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the A10-7300 uses FP3 (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 A10-7300 — the A10-7300 supports 40% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The A10-7300 supports up to 16 GB of RAM compared to 4 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 0 (Athlon X2 L310) vs 16 (A10-7300) — the A10-7300 offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Socket S1 (Athlon X2 L310) and FP3 (A10-7300).
| Feature | Athlon X2 L310 | A10-7300 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | S1 | FP3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR2-667 | DDR3-1600+50% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 16 GB+300% |
| 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 (A10-7300). The A10-7300 includes integrated graphics (Radeon R6), while the Athlon X2 L310 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Athlon X2 L310 targets Mobile, A10-7300 targets Laptop. Direct competitor: A10-7300 rivals Core i3-4010U.
| Feature | Athlon X2 L310 | A10-7300 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon R6 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | Yes | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Mobile | Laptop |
Value Analysis
The Athlon X2 L310 launched at $100 MSRP, while the A10-7300 debuted at $150. At current prices ($20 vs $50), the Athlon X2 L310 is $30 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon X2 L310 delivers 87.3 pts/$ vs 34.7 pts/$ for the A10-7300 — making the Athlon X2 L310 the 86.2% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon X2 L310 | A10-7300 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100-33% | $150 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20-60% | $50 |
| Performance per Dollar | 87.3+152% | 34.7 |
| Release Date | 2009 | 2014 |
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