CPU
GPU
Athlon X4 730
Pentium 1403 v2
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 Pentium 1403 v2 is on rank 708, so the Athlon X4 730 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 Pentium 1403 v2
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon X4 730 | Pentium 1403 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($52) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($150) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Trinity (2012−2013) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge-EN (2013−2014) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon X4 730 | Pentium 1403 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+188%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($52) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($150) |
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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Athlon X4 730 and Pentium 1403 v2
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.
Pentium 1403 v2
The Pentium 1403 v2 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Ivy Bridge-EN (2013−2014) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-800, DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 2,284 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Athlon X4 730 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Pentium 1403 v2 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Athlon X4 730 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Athlon X4 730 versus 2.6 GHz on the Pentium 1403 v2 — a 20.7% clock advantage for the Athlon X4 730 (base: 2.8 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Athlon X4 730 uses the Trinity (2012−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Pentium 1403 v2 uses Ivy Bridge-EN (2013−2014) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon X4 730 scores 2,278 against the Pentium 1403 v2's 2,284 — a 0.3% lead for the Pentium 1403 v2.
| Feature | Athlon X4 730 | Pentium 1403 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz+23% | 2.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.8 GHz+8% | 2.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 6 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB (total)+1500% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | 22 nm-31% |
| Architecture | Trinity (2012−2013) | Ivy Bridge-EN (2013−2014) |
| PassMark | 2,278 | 2,284 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon X4 730 uses the FM2 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium 1403 v2 uses LGA1356 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Athlon X4 730 | Pentium 1403 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FM2 | LGA1356 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1866 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Value Analysis
The Athlon X4 730 launched at $60 MSRP, while the Pentium 1403 v2 debuted at $150. At current prices ($52 vs $150), the Athlon X4 730 is $98 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon X4 730 delivers 43.8 pts/$ vs 15.2 pts/$ for the Pentium 1403 v2 — making the Athlon X4 730 the 96.8% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon X4 730 | Pentium 1403 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $60-60% | $150 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $52-65% | $150 |
| Performance per Dollar | 43.8+188% | 15.2 |
| Release Date | 2012 | 2014 |
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