Pentium 3805U vs A4-3310MX

CPU

GPU

Pentium 3805U

2 Cores2 Thrd512 WWMax: 1.9 GHz2015

A4-3310MX

2 Cores2 Thrd35 WWMax: 2.5 GHz2011

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium 3805U

2 / 2

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 Pentium 3805U is positioned at rank 344 and the A4-3310MX is on rank 887, so the Pentium 3805U 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 Pentium 3805U

#101

Core i5-1350P

MSRP: $320|Avg: $250

98%

#102

Core i3-1220P

MSRP: $250|Avg: $150

97%

#332

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

491%

#333

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

483%

#334

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

444%

#335

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

442%

#336

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

438%

#338

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

423%

#339

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

405%

#340

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

405%

#341

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

394%

#344

Pentium 3805U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

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 Trade-off: The A4-3310MX leads in gaming performance. However, the Pentium 3805U is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.5% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Pentium 3805U	A4-3310MX
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Broadwell-U (2015) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Llano (2011−2012) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Pentium 3805U	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.

Pentium 3805U Benchmark Check

A4-3310MX Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium 3805U and A4-3310MX

Pentium 3805U

The Pentium 3805U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 March 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell-U (2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 1.9 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,196 points. Launch price was $161.

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

Both the Pentium 3805U and A4-3310MX share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.9 GHz on the Pentium 3805U versus 2.5 GHz on the A4-3310MX — a 27.3% clock advantage for the A4-3310MX (base: 1.9 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Pentium 3805U uses the Broadwell-U (2015) architecture (14 nm), while the A4-3310MX uses Llano (2011−2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium 3805U scores 1,196 against the A4-3310MX's 1,190 — a 0.5% lead for the Pentium 3805U. L3 cache: 2 MB (total) on the Pentium 3805U vs 0 kB on the A4-3310MX.

Feature	Pentium 3805U	A4-3310MX
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	1.9 GHz	2.5 GHz+32%
Base Clock	1.9 GHz	2.1 GHz+11%
L3 Cache	2 MB (total)	0 kB
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	1 MB (per core)+300%
Process	14 nm-56%	32 nm
Architecture	Broadwell-U (2015)	Llano (2011−2012)
PassMark	1,196	1,190
Geekbench 6 Single	—	273

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium 3805U uses the FCBGA1168 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the A4-3310MX uses FS1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3L-1600 memory speed. Both support up to 16 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 12 (Pentium 3805U) vs 16 (A4-3310MX) — the A4-3310MX offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.

Feature	Pentium 3805U	A4-3310MX
Socket	FCBGA1168	FS1
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+50%	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3L-1600	DDR3-1333
Max RAM Capacity	16 GB	16 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	12	16+33%

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Pentium 3805U) vs AMD-V (A4-3310MX). Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics (Broadwell) (Pentium 3805U) and Radeon HD 6480G (A4-3310MX) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Pentium 3805U targets Mobile, A4-3310MX targets Budget Laptop. Direct competitor: A4-3310MX rivals Pentium B960.