Core m3-7Y32 vs Athlon II X4 740
Core m3-7Y32
Athlon II X4 740
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 m3-7Y32 is positioned at rank 1090 and the Athlon II X4 740 is on rank 522, so the Athlon II X4 740 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core m3-7Y32
Performance Per Dollar Athlon II X4 740
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core m3-7Y32 | Athlon II X4 740 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($281) | ✅ More affordable ($20) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Piledriver / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core m3-7Y32 | Athlon II X4 740 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+1295%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($281) | ✅ More affordable ($20) |
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 m3-7Y32 and Athlon II X4 740
Core m3-7Y32
The Core m3-7Y32 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 21 April 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1515. Thermal design power (TDP): 4.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,697 points. Launch price was $281.
Athlon II X4 740
The Athlon II X4 740 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 1 October 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Piledriver architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 watt. Passmark benchmark score: 2,677 points. Launch price was $71.
Processing Power
The Core m3-7Y32 packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Athlon II X4 740 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Athlon II X4 740 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the Core m3-7Y32 versus 3.7 GHz on the Athlon II X4 740 — a 20.9% clock advantage for the Athlon II X4 740 (base: 1.1 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Core m3-7Y32 uses the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Athlon II X4 740 uses Piledriver (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core m3-7Y32 scores 2,697 against the Athlon II X4 740's 2,677 — a 0.7% lead for the Core m3-7Y32.
| Feature | Core m3-7Y32 | Athlon II X4 740 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 3 GHz | 3.7 GHz+23% |
| Base Clock | 1.1 GHz | 3.2 GHz+191% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB | — |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | 4 MB+700% |
| Process | 14 nm-56% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Kaby Lake (2016−2019) | Piledriver |
| PassMark | 2,697 | 2,677 |
Memory & Platform
The Core m3-7Y32 uses the FCBGA1515 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Athlon II X4 740 uses FM2 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core m3-7Y32 | Athlon II X4 740 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1515 | FM2 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1866 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Value Analysis
The Core m3-7Y32 launched at $281 MSRP, while the Athlon II X4 740 debuted at $71. At current prices ($281 vs $20), the Athlon II X4 740 is $261 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core m3-7Y32 delivers 9.6 pts/$ vs 133.8 pts/$ for the Athlon II X4 740 — making the Athlon II X4 740 the 173.2% better value option.
| Feature | Core m3-7Y32 | Athlon II X4 740 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $281 | $71-75% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $281 | $20-93% |
| Performance per Dollar | 9.6 | 133.8+1294% |
| Release Date | 2017 | 2012 |
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