Core i3-4030Y vs A4-7210

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i3-4030Y

2 / 4

1,654

0.0%

1,670

+1.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

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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 i3-4030Y is positioned at rank 182 and the A4-7210 is on rank 737, so the Core i3-4030Y offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i3-4030Y

#49

Core i9-12900HX

MSRP: $606|Avg: N/A

100%

#170

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

355%

#171

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

350%

#172

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

321%

#173

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

319%

#174

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

317%

#176

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

306%

#177

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

293%

#178

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

293%

#179

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

285%

#182

Core i3-4030Y

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#193

Pentium Gold 4417U

MSRP: $161|Avg: N/A

98%

#194

Atom N475

MSRP: $75|Avg: N/A

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar A4-7210

#725

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1054%

#726

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1039%

#727

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

954%

#728

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

949%

#729

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

941%

#731

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

908%

#732

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

871%

#733

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

870%

#734

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

846%

#737

A4-7210

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#744

Pentium 6805

MSRP: $161|Avg: $161

99%

#748

Ryzen 3 7320C

MSRP: $299|Avg: $200

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The A4-7210 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i3-4030Y in both compute-intensive tasks (1% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i3-4030Y	A4-7210
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 (Carrizo-L (2015) / 28 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i3-4030Y	A4-7210
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Core i3-4030Y Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-4030Y and A4-7210

Core i3-4030Y

The Core i3-4030Y 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 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 1.6 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: 1,654 points. Launch price was $281.

A4-7210

The A4-7210 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Carrizo-L (2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FT3. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB. Memory support: DDR3L-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,670 points. Launch price was $50.

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Processing Power

The Core i3-4030Y packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the A4-7210 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the A4-7210 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.6 GHz on the Core i3-4030Y versus 2.2 GHz on the A4-7210 — a 31.6% clock advantage for the A4-7210 (base: 1.6 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). The Core i3-4030Y uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the A4-7210 uses Carrizo-L (2015) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-4030Y scores 1,654 against the A4-7210's 1,670 — a 1% lead for the A4-7210.

Feature	Core i3-4030Y	A4-7210
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	4 / 4+100%
Boost Clock	1.6 GHz	2.2 GHz+38%
Base Clock	1.6 GHz	1.8 GHz+12%
L3 Cache	3 MB	—
L2 Cache	512 kB	2048 kB+300%
Process	22 nm-21%	28 nm
Architecture	Haswell (2013−2015)	Carrizo-L (2015)
PassMark	1,654	1,670
Geekbench 6 Single	—	208

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Memory & Platform

The Core i3-4030Y uses the FCBGA1168 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the A4-7210 uses FT3 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i3-4030Y	A4-7210
Socket	FCBGA1168	FT3
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3L-1600
Max RAM Capacity	—	16 GB
RAM Channels	—	1
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	8

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core i3-4030Y) / AMD-V (A4-7210). The A4-7210 includes integrated graphics (Radeon R3), while the Core i3-4030Y requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A4-7210 targets Entry Laptop. Direct competitor: A4-7210 rivals Pentium N3710.