CPU
GPU
Core i3-4030U
A10 Pro-7350B
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 i3-4030U is positioned at rank 75 and the A10 Pro-7350B is on rank 597, so the Core i3-4030U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-4030U
Performance Per Dollar A10 Pro-7350B
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i3-4030U | A10 Pro-7350B |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($281) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Kaveri (2014−2015) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i3-4030U | A10 Pro-7350B |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($281) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 i3-4030U and A10 Pro-7350B
Core i3-4030U
The Core i3-4030U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 April 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 1.9 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,876 points. Launch price was $281.
A10 Pro-7350B
The A10 Pro-7350B is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 June 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Kaveri (2014−2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L2 cache: 4096 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 4 MB. Memory support: DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,862 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Core i3-4030U packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the A10 Pro-7350B offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the A10 Pro-7350B has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.9 GHz on the Core i3-4030U versus 3.3 GHz on the A10 Pro-7350B — a 53.8% clock advantage for the A10 Pro-7350B (base: 1.9 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Core i3-4030U uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the A10 Pro-7350B uses Kaveri (2014−2015) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-4030U scores 1,876 against the A10 Pro-7350B's 1,862 — a 0.7% lead for the Core i3-4030U.
| Feature | Core i3-4030U | A10 Pro-7350B |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 1.9 GHz | 3.3 GHz+74% |
| Base Clock | 1.9 GHz | 2.1 GHz+11% |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB | — |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | 4096 kB+700% |
| Process | 22 nm-21% | 28 nm |
| Architecture | Haswell (2013−2015) | Kaveri (2014−2015) |
| PassMark | 1,876 | 1,862 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 286 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i3-4030U uses the FCBGA1168 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the A10 Pro-7350B uses FP3 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i3-4030U | A10 Pro-7350B |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1168 | FP3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 8 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Core i3-4030U) / AMD-V (A10 Pro-7350B). The A10 Pro-7350B includes integrated graphics (Radeon R6), while the Core i3-4030U requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A10 Pro-7350B targets Business Laptop. Direct competitor: A10 Pro-7350B rivals Core i5-4300U.
| Feature | Core i3-4030U | A10 Pro-7350B |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon R6 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Business Laptop |
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