Atom x7-Z8700
VS
A4-6300B

Atom x7-Z8700 vs A4-6300B

Intel

Atom x7-Z8700

4 Cores4 ThrdWMax: 2.4 GHz2015
VS
AMD

A4-6300B

2 Cores2 Thrd65 WWMax: 3.9 GHz2013

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar A4-6300B

#1
Ryzen 9 7950X
MSRP: $194|Avg: $20
14086%
#2
Core i9-10900T
MSRP: $120|Avg: $5
13310%
#3
Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE
MSRP: $423|Avg: $5
9664%
#4
Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85
2911%
#5
Ryzen 9 9950X
MSRP: $649|Avg: $129
2306%
#6
Ryzen 5 8400F
MSRP: $303|Avg: $55
2017%
#7
Ryzen 7 PRO 2700
MSRP: $299|Avg: $60
1155%
#8
Ryzen 5 2600X
MSRP: $229|Avg: $55
1140%
#9
Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G
MSRP: $150|Avg: $60
1038%
#10
Core Ultra 5 245KF
MSRP: $294|Avg: $189
1038%
#11
Ryzen 5 5500
MSRP: $159|Avg: $85
1027%
#12
Ryzen 5 3600
MSRP: $199|Avg: $80
999%
#13
Core i3-9100E
MSRP: $202|Avg: $30
985%
#14
Core Ultra 5 245K
MSRP: $319|Avg: $200
981%
#15
Core i3-8300T
MSRP: $138|Avg: $25
972%
#288
Ryzen Threadripper 1950
MSRP: $999|Avg: $300
100%
#745
A4-6300B
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#746
Core i7-4770S
MSRP: $305|Avg: $35
100%
#748
Core i5-6400T
MSRP: $192|Avg: $40
100%
#749
Core i5-3570K
MSRP: $225|Avg: $35
100%
#750
Athlon II X3 455
MSRP: $88|Avg: $15
100%
#751
Core i5-3570S
MSRP: $213|Avg: $59
99%
#752
Core i7-3770
MSRP: $294|Avg: $60
99%
#753
Pentium G2120
MSRP: $86|Avg: $20
99%
#754
Core i5-3340S
MSRP: $182|Avg: $25
98%
#755
Celeron G1101
MSRP: $50|Avg: $20
98%
#756
FX-8150
MSRP: $245|Avg: $50
98%
#757
Pentium G3240
MSRP: $89|Avg: $126
98%
#758
Core i5-3550S
MSRP: $205|Avg: $100
98%
#759
FX-8140
MSRP: $225|Avg: $120
98%
#760
Athlon X2 450
MSRP: $60|Avg: $15
98%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The A4-6300B delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Atom x7-Z8700 in both compute-intensive tasks (0.2% faster) and gaming workloads.
InsightAtom x7-Z8700A4-6300B
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (Cherry Trail (2015−2016) / 14 nm)
🛑 Legacy (Richland (2013−2014) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightAtom x7-Z8700A4-6300B
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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 Atom x7-Z8700 and A4-6300B

Intel

Atom x7-Z8700

The Atom x7-Z8700 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 March 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Cherry Trail (2015−2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: UTFCBGA1380. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,325 points. Launch price was $69.

AMD

A4-6300B

The A4-6300B is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Richland (2013−2014) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 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: 1,328 points. Launch price was $50.

Processing Power

The Atom x7-Z8700 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the A4-6300B offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Atom x7-Z8700 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the Atom x7-Z8700 versus 3.9 GHz on the A4-6300B — a 47.6% clock advantage for the A4-6300B (base: 1.6 GHz vs 3.7 GHz). The Atom x7-Z8700 uses the Cherry Trail (2015−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the A4-6300B uses Richland (2013−2014) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Atom x7-Z8700 scores 1,325 against the A4-6300B's 1,328 — a 0.2% lead for the A4-6300B.

FeatureAtom x7-Z8700A4-6300B
Cores / Threads
4 / 4+100%
2 / 2
Boost Clock
2.4 GHz
3.9 GHz+63%
Base Clock
1.6 GHz
3.7 GHz+131%
L3 Cache
0 kB
L2 Cache
2 MB+100%
1 MB (total)
Process
14 nm-56%
32 nm
Architecture
Cherry Trail (2015−2016)
Richland (2013−2014)
PassMark
1,325
1,328
Geekbench 6 Single
415
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Memory & Platform

The Atom x7-Z8700 uses the UTFCBGA1380 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the A4-6300B uses FM2 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to LPDDR3-1600 memory speed. The A4-6300B supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 8 GB 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 2 (Atom x7-Z8700) vs 16 (A4-6300B) — the A4-6300B offers 14 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Intel FC-UTBGA592 (Atom x7-Z8700) and A55,A58,A68H,A75,A78,A88X (A4-6300B).

FeatureAtom x7-Z8700A4-6300B
Socket
UTFCBGA1380
FM2
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0
PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed
LPDDR3-1600
DDR3-1600
Max RAM Capacity
8 GB
32 GB+300%
RAM Channels
2
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
2
16+700%
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Atom x7-Z8700) / AMD-V (A4-6300B). Both include integrated graphics Intel HD Graphics (Cherry Trail) (Atom x7-Z8700) and Radeon HD 8370D (A4-6300B) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A4-6300B targets Business Desktop. Direct competitor: A4-6300B rivals Pentium G3240.

FeatureAtom x7-Z8700A4-6300B
Integrated GPU
Yes
Yes
IGPU Model
Intel HD Graphics (Cherry Trail)
Radeon HD 8370D
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
AMD-V
Target Use
Business Desktop