Core i3-4020Y vs A4 PRO-7300B
Core i3-4020Y
A4 PRO-7300B
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 i3-4020Y is positioned at rank 716 and the A4 PRO-7300B is on rank 607, so the A4 PRO-7300B offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-4020Y
Performance Per Dollar A4 PRO-7300B
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i3-4020Y | A4 PRO-7300B |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Richland (2013−2014) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i3-4020Y | A4 PRO-7300B |
|---|---|---|
| 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 i3-4020Y and A4 PRO-7300B
Core i3-4020Y
The Core i3-4020Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 1.5 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 11.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,448 points. Launch price was $304.
A4 PRO-7300B
The A4 PRO-7300B is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Agosto 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Richland (2013−2014) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L2 cache: 1024 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,458 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Core i3-4020Y packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the A4 PRO-7300B's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 1.5 GHz on the Core i3-4020Y versus 4 GHz on the A4 PRO-7300B — a 90.9% clock advantage for the A4 PRO-7300B (base: 1.5 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The Core i3-4020Y uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the A4 PRO-7300B uses Richland (2013−2014) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-4020Y scores 1,448 against the A4 PRO-7300B's 1,458 — a 0.7% lead for the A4 PRO-7300B.
| Feature | Core i3-4020Y | A4 PRO-7300B |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.5 GHz | 4 GHz+167% |
| Base Clock | 1.5 GHz | 3.8 GHz+153% |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB | — |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | 1024 kB+100% |
| Process | 22 nm-31% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Haswell (2013−2015) | Richland (2013−2014) |
| PassMark | 1,448 | 1,458 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 375 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i3-4020Y uses the FCBGA1168 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the A4 PRO-7300B uses FM2 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 1600 on the Core i3-4020Y versus DDR3-1600 on the A4 PRO-7300B — the Core i3-4020Y supports 199.3% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 16 of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 12 (Core i3-4020Y) vs 16 (A4 PRO-7300B) — the A4 PRO-7300B offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: BGA1168 (Core i3-4020Y) and A55,A58,A68H,A75,A78,A88X (A4 PRO-7300B).
| Feature | Core i3-4020Y | A4 PRO-7300B |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1168 | FM2 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 1600+53233% | DDR3-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 | 16 GB+104857500% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 12 | 16+33% |
Advanced Features
Virtualization support: true (Core i3-4020Y) vs AMD-V (A4 PRO-7300B). Both include integrated graphics — Intel HD Graphics 4200 (Core i3-4020Y) and Radeon HD 8470D (A4 PRO-7300B) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A4 PRO-7300B targets Business Desktop. Direct competitor: A4 PRO-7300B rivals Pentium G3250.
| Feature | Core i3-4020Y | A4 PRO-7300B |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics 4200 | Radeon HD 8470D |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | true | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Business Desktop |
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