CPU
GPU
Core i3-4030U
A6-3620
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 A6-3620 is on rank 580, 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 A6-3620
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i3-4030U | A6-3620 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($281) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Llano (2011−2012) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i3-4030U | A6-3620 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 A6-3620
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.
A6-3620
The A6-3620 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Llano (2011−2012) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.5 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM1. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,877 points. Launch price was $70.
Processing Power
The Core i3-4030U packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the A6-3620 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the A6-3620 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.9 GHz on the Core i3-4030U versus 2.5 GHz on the A6-3620 — a 27.3% clock advantage for the A6-3620 (base: 1.9 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Core i3-4030U uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the A6-3620 uses Llano (2011−2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-4030U scores 1,876 against the A6-3620's 1,877 — a 0.1% lead for the A6-3620. L3 cache: 3 MB on the Core i3-4030U vs 0 kB on the A6-3620.
| Feature | Core i3-4030U | A6-3620 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 1.9 GHz | 2.5 GHz+32% |
| Base Clock | 1.9 GHz | 2.2 GHz+16% |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | 1 MB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 22 nm-31% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Haswell (2013−2015) | Llano (2011−2012) |
| PassMark | 1,876 | 1,877 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 300 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i3-4030U uses the FCBGA1168 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the A6-3620 uses FM1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i3-4030U | A6-3620 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1168 | FM1 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1866 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Core i3-4030U) / AMD-V (A6-3620). The A6-3620 includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 6530D), while the Core i3-4030U requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A6-3620 targets Budget Desktop. Direct competitor: A6-3620 rivals Pentium G840.
| Feature | Core i3-4030U | A6-3620 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon HD 6530D |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Budget Desktop |
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