Pentium 1403 v2 vs Athlon X4 730
Pentium 1403 v2
Athlon X4 730
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 Pentium 1403 v2 is positioned at rank 708 and the Athlon X4 730 is on rank 519, so the Athlon X4 730 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium 1403 v2
Performance Per Dollar Athlon X4 730
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium 1403 v2 | Athlon X4 730 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($150) | ✅ More affordable ($52) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge-EN (2013−2014) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Trinity (2012−2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium 1403 v2 | Athlon X4 730 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+188%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($150) | ✅ More affordable ($52) |
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 Pentium 1403 v2 and Athlon X4 730
Pentium 1403 v2
The Pentium 1403 v2 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Ivy Bridge-EN (2013−2014) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-800, DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 2,284 points. Launch price was $69.
Athlon X4 730
The Athlon X4 730 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Trinity (2012−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L2 cache: 4 MB (total). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 2,278 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Pentium 1403 v2 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Athlon X4 730 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Athlon X4 730 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.6 GHz on the Pentium 1403 v2 versus 3.2 GHz on the Athlon X4 730 — a 20.7% clock advantage for the Athlon X4 730 (base: 2.6 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Pentium 1403 v2 uses the Ivy Bridge-EN (2013−2014) architecture (22 nm), while the Athlon X4 730 uses Trinity (2012−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium 1403 v2 scores 2,284 against the Athlon X4 730's 2,278 — a 0.3% lead for the Pentium 1403 v2.
| Feature | Pentium 1403 v2 | Athlon X4 730 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 2.6 GHz | 3.2 GHz+23% |
| Base Clock | 2.6 GHz | 2.8 GHz+8% |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB (total) | — |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 4 MB (total)+1500% |
| Process | 22 nm-31% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Ivy Bridge-EN (2013−2014) | Trinity (2012−2013) |
| PassMark | 2,284 | 2,278 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium 1403 v2 uses the LGA1356 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Athlon X4 730 uses FM2 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium 1403 v2 | Athlon X4 730 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1356 | 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 Pentium 1403 v2 launched at $150 MSRP, while the Athlon X4 730 debuted at $60. At current prices ($150 vs $52), the Athlon X4 730 is $98 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium 1403 v2 delivers 15.2 pts/$ vs 43.8 pts/$ for the Athlon X4 730 — making the Athlon X4 730 the 96.8% better value option.
| Feature | Pentium 1403 v2 | Athlon X4 730 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150 | $60-60% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $150 | $52-65% |
| Performance per Dollar | 15.2 | 43.8+188% |
| Release Date | 2014 | 2012 |
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