CPU
GPU
Core i3-2350M
A4-4020
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 Core i3-2350M is positioned at rank 634 and the A4-4020 is on rank 768, so the Core i3-2350M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-2350M
Performance Per Dollar A4-4020
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i3-2350M | A4-4020 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Richland (2013−2014) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i3-2350M | A4-4020 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 Core i3-2350M and A4-4020
Core i3-2350M
The Core i3-2350M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 October 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 2.3 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,276 points. Launch price was $225.
A4-4020
The A4-4020 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 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB (total). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1333. Passmark benchmark score: 1,269 points. Launch price was $50.
Processing Power
The Core i3-2350M packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the A4-4020's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.3 GHz on the Core i3-2350M versus 3.4 GHz on the A4-4020 — a 38.6% clock advantage for the A4-4020 (base: 2.3 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Core i3-2350M uses the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the A4-4020 uses Richland (2013−2014) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-2350M scores 1,276 against the A4-4020's 1,269 — a 0.6% lead for the Core i3-2350M. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 390 vs 341, a 13.4% lead for the Core i3-2350M that directly translates to higher frame rates.
| Feature | Core i3-2350M | A4-4020 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.3 GHz | 3.4 GHz+48% |
| Base Clock | 2.3 GHz | 3.2 GHz+39% |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB (total) | — |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 1 MB (total)+300% |
| Process | 32 nm | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) | Richland (2013−2014) |
| PassMark | 1,276 | 1,269 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 390+14% | 341 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 806 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i3-2350M uses the PGA988 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the A4-4020 uses FM2 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1333 memory speed. Both support up to 16 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: HM65,HM67,QM67 (Core i3-2350M) and A55,A58,A68H,A75,A78,A88X (A4-4020).
| Feature | Core i3-2350M | A4-4020 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA988 | FM2 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x (Core i3-2350M) vs AMD-V (A4-4020). Both include integrated graphics — Intel HD Graphics 3000 (Core i3-2350M) and Radeon HD 7480D (A4-4020) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-2350M targets Laptop, A4-4020 targets Budget Desktop. Direct competitor: A4-4020 rivals Pentium G3220.
| Feature | Core i3-2350M | A4-4020 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics 3000 | Radeon HD 7480D |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Laptop | Budget Desktop |
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