Core i7-680UM vs A4-3310MX

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-680UM

2 / 4

1,196

+0.5%

1,190

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

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 i7-680UM is positioned at rank 1036 and the A4-3310MX is on rank 887, so the A4-3310MX 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 i7-680UM

#1024

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2453%

#1025

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2417%

#1026

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2219%

#1027

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2209%

#1028

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2189%

#1030

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2114%

#1031

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2027%

#1032

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2023%

#1033

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1969%

#1036

Core i7-680UM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#1037

Core i7-8665UE

MSRP: $409|Avg: $409

99%

#1038

Celeron T3300

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

98%

#1039

Celeron Dual-Core T3300

MSRP: $86|Avg: $30

98%

#1042

Core i7-3612QE

MSRP: $426|Avg: $50

97%

#1043

A10-7300

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

97%

#1044

Pentium Dual Core T4200

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

96%

#1045

A6 Micro-6500T

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

96%

#1046

Pentium N3520

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

96%

#1047

E2-3800

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

95%

#1048

Athlon X2 QL-66

MSRP: $150|Avg: $5

94%

#1049

Athlon II Neo K145

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

94%

#1050

Celeron P4600

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

94%

#1051

Core 2 Duo U7500

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar A4-3310MX

#875

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1480%

#876

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1458%

#877

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1338%

#878

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1332%

#879

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1320%

#881

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1275%

#882

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1222%

#883

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1220%

#884

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1188%

#887

A4-3310MX

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#889

Core i7-7820EQ

MSRP: $378|Avg: $378

100%

#890

Celeron 7305

MSRP: $128|Avg: $107

99%

#891

E-300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $20

99%

#892

Core i7-7820HK

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

99%

#895

Pentium B940

MSRP: $134|Avg: $11

98%

#896

Core i5-8305G

MSRP: $350|Avg: $350

98%

#897

Celeron 6305

MSRP: $107|Avg: $80

98%

#900

Core i7-8705G

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

96%

#902

Pentium Dual Core T2410

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i7-680UM delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the A4-3310MX in both compute-intensive tasks (0.5% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i7-680UM	A4-3310MX
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Arrandale (2010−2011) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Llano (2011−2012) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i7-680UM	A4-3310MX
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 i7-680UM Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-680UM and A4-3310MX

Core i7-680UM

The Core i7-680UM is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 26 September 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.46 GHz, with boost up to 2.53 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1288. Thermal design power (TDP): 18 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-800. Passmark benchmark score: 1,196 points. Launch price was $317.

A4-3310MX

The A4-3310MX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Llano (2011−2012) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 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: FS1. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,190 points. Launch price was $50.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-680UM packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the A4-3310MX's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.53 GHz on the Core i7-680UM versus 2.5 GHz on the A4-3310MX — a 1.2% clock advantage for the Core i7-680UM (base: 1.46 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Core i7-680UM uses the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the A4-3310MX uses Llano (2011−2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-680UM scores 1,196 against the A4-3310MX's 1,190 — a 0.5% lead for the Core i7-680UM. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Core i7-680UM vs 0 kB on the A4-3310MX.

Feature	Core i7-680UM	A4-3310MX
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 2
Boost Clock	2.53 GHz+1%	2.5 GHz
Base Clock	1.46 GHz	2.1 GHz+44%
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)	0 kB
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	1 MB (per core)+300%
Process	32 nm	32 nm
Architecture	Arrandale (2010−2011)	Llano (2011−2012)
PassMark	1,196	1,190
Geekbench 6 Single	—	273

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-680UM uses the BGA1288 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the A4-3310MX uses FS1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i7-680UM	A4-3310MX
Socket	BGA1288	FS1
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3-1333
Max RAM Capacity	—	16 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core i7-680UM) / AMD-V (A4-3310MX). The A4-3310MX includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 6480G), while the Core i7-680UM requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A4-3310MX targets Budget Laptop. Direct competitor: A4-3310MX rivals Pentium B960.