Athlon X4 730 vs A10-6700T
Athlon X4 730
A10-6700T
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 X4 730 is positioned at rank 519 and the A10-6700T is on rank 514, so the A10-6700T offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Athlon X4 730
Performance Per Dollar A10-6700T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon X4 730 | A10-6700T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($52) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Trinity (2012−2013) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Richland (2013−2014) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon X4 730 | A10-6700T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($52) | ✅ 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 X4 730 and A10-6700T
Athlon X4 730
The Athlon X4 730 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Trinity (2012−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L2 cache: 4 MB (total). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 2,278 points. Launch price was $149.
A10-6700T
The A10-6700T is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Richland (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 4096 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 2,299 points. Launch price was $130.
Processing Power
Both the Athlon X4 730 and A10-6700T share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Athlon X4 730 versus 3.5 GHz on the A10-6700T — a 9% clock advantage for the A10-6700T (base: 2.8 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Athlon X4 730 uses the Trinity (2012−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the A10-6700T uses Richland (2013−2014) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon X4 730 scores 2,278 against the A10-6700T's 2,299 — a 0.9% lead for the A10-6700T.
| Feature | Athlon X4 730 | A10-6700T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz | 3.5 GHz+9% |
| Base Clock | 2.8 GHz+12% | 2.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 4096 kB |
| Process | 32 nm | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Trinity (2012−2013) | Richland (2013−2014) |
| PassMark | 2,278 | 2,299 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 289 |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the FM2 socket with PCIe 2.0. Both support up to DDR3-1866 memory speed. The Athlon X4 730 supports up to 64 GB of RAM compared to 32 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: AMD FM2 (Athlon X4 730) and A55,A75,A85X,A78,A88X (A10-6700T).
| Feature | Athlon X4 730 | A10-6700T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FM2 | FM2 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1866 | DDR3-1866 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB+100% | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Athlon X4 730) / AMD-V (A10-6700T). The A10-6700T includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 8650D), while the Athlon X4 730 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A10-6700T targets Low Power. Direct competitor: A10-6700T rivals Core i3-4130T.
| Feature | Athlon X4 730 | A10-6700T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon HD 8650D |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Low Power |
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