CPU
GPU
Core i3-4000M
A6-7470K
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 i3-4000M is positioned at rank 501 and the A6-7470K is on rank 595, so the Core i3-4000M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-4000M
Performance Per Dollar A6-7470K
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i3-4000M | A6-7470K |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Godaveri (2014−2016) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i3-4000M | A6-7470K |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-4000M and A6-7470K
Core i3-4000M
The Core i3-4000M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: PGA946. Thermal design power (TDP): 37 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,797 points. Launch price was $225.
A6-7470K
The A6-7470K is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Godaveri (2014−2016) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L2 cache: 1024 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FM2+. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 1,799 points. Launch price was $70.
Processing Power
The Core i3-4000M packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the A6-7470K's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the Core i3-4000M versus 4 GHz on the A6-7470K — a 50% clock advantage for the A6-7470K (base: 2.4 GHz vs 3.7 GHz). The Core i3-4000M uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the A6-7470K uses Godaveri (2014−2016) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-4000M scores 1,797 against the A6-7470K's 1,799 — a 0.1% lead for the A6-7470K.
| Feature | Core i3-4000M | A6-7470K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.4 GHz | 4 GHz+67% |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz | 3.7 GHz+54% |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB (total) | — |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 1024 kB+300% |
| Process | 22 nm-21% | 28 nm |
| Architecture | Haswell (2013−2015) | Godaveri (2014−2016) |
| PassMark | 1,797 | 1,799 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i3-4000M uses the PGA946 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the A6-7470K uses FM2+ (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i3-4000M | A6-7470K |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA946 | FM2+ |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | 2133 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 32 |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Core i3-4000M) / true (A6-7470K). The A6-7470K includes integrated graphics (Radeon R5 Graphics), while the Core i3-4000M requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: A6-7470K rivals Pentium G4400.
| Feature | Core i3-4000M | A6-7470K |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon R5 Graphics |
| Unlocked | — | Yes |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | true |
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