CPU
GPU
Core i7-620LM
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 i7-620LM is positioned at rank 1208 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 i7-620LM
Performance Per Dollar A4 PRO-7300B
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i7-620LM | A4 PRO-7300B |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($300) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Arrandale (2010−2011) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Richland (2013−2014) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i7-620LM | A4 PRO-7300B |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($300) | ✅ 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 i7-620LM and A4 PRO-7300B
Core i7-620LM
The Core i7-620LM is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 7 January 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1288. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-800, DDR3-1066. Passmark benchmark score: 1,463 points. Launch price was $300.
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 i7-620LM packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the A4 PRO-7300B's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.8 GHz on the Core i7-620LM versus 4 GHz on the A4 PRO-7300B — a 35.3% clock advantage for the A4 PRO-7300B (base: 2 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The Core i7-620LM uses the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the A4 PRO-7300B uses Richland (2013−2014) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-620LM scores 1,463 against the A4 PRO-7300B's 1,458 — a 0.3% lead for the Core i7-620LM. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 450 vs 375, a 18.2% lead for the Core i7-620LM that directly translates to higher frame rates.
| Feature | Core i7-620LM | A4 PRO-7300B |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.8 GHz | 4 GHz+43% |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 3.8 GHz+90% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | — |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 1024 kB+300% |
| Process | 32 nm | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Arrandale (2010−2011) | Richland (2013−2014) |
| PassMark | 1,463 | 1,458 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 450+20% | 375 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 900 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i7-620LM uses the BGA1288 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the A4 PRO-7300B uses FM2 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1066 memory speed. The A4 PRO-7300B supports up to 16 GB of RAM compared to 8 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: QM57,HM55 (Core i7-620LM) and A55,A58,A68H,A75,A78,A88X (A4 PRO-7300B).
| Feature | Core i7-620LM | A4 PRO-7300B |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA1288 | FM2 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1066 | DDR3-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-620LM) vs AMD-V (A4 PRO-7300B). Both include integrated graphics — Intel HD Graphics (Core i7-620LM) and Radeon HD 8470D (A4 PRO-7300B) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-620LM targets Budget, A4 PRO-7300B targets Business Desktop. Direct competitor: Core i7-620LM rivals Ryzen 5 3500U; A4 PRO-7300B rivals Pentium G3250.
| Feature | Core i7-620LM | A4 PRO-7300B |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics | Radeon HD 8470D |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Budget | Business Desktop |
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