Pentium A1018 vs A4-3300M

Pentium A1018

2 Cores2 Thrd35 WW2013

A4-3300M

2 Cores2 Thrd35 WWMax: 2.5 GHz2011

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium A1018

2 / 2

1,188

+0.2%

1,186

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 A1018 is positioned at rank 1105 and the A4-3300M is on rank 888, so the A4-3300M 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 A1018

#1093

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

3260%

#1094

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

3212%

#1095

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2949%

#1096

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2936%

#1097

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2909%

#1099

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2809%

#1100

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2693%

#1101

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2689%

#1102

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2617%

#1105

Pentium A1018

MSRP: $132|Avg: $15

100%

#1106

Core i5-2430M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

100%

#1108

Pentium Dual Core T4500

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

99%

#1109

Celeron B820

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

99%

#1110

Pentium B980

MSRP: $125|Avg: $35

98%

#1111

Celeron 867

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

98%

#1112

Pentium B970

MSRP: $125|Avg: $39

97%

#1113

Core i5-2410M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

96%

#1114

Pentium T2370

MSRP: $86|Avg: $10

96%

#1115

Pentium N3710

MSRP: $161|Avg: $50

96%

#1116

Core m3-7Y30

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

96%

#1117

Pentium 977

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

95%

#1118

Core i7-2715QE

MSRP: $378|Avg: $50

95%

#1120

VIA Nano U2250

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar A4-3300M

#876

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1484%

#877

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1462%

#878

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1342%

#879

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1336%

#880

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1324%

#882

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1279%

#883

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1226%

#884

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1224%

#885

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1191%

#888

A4-3300M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#889

Core i7-7820EQ

MSRP: $378|Avg: $378

100%

#890

Celeron 7305

MSRP: $128|Avg: $107

100%

#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

99%

#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

97%

#902

Pentium Dual Core T2410

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

96%

#903

FX-8800P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The A4-3300M leads in gaming performance. However, the Pentium A1018 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.2% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Pentium A1018	A4-3300M
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($15)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Llano (2011−2012) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Pentium A1018	A4-3300M
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($15)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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 A1018 Benchmark Check

A4-3300M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium A1018 and A4-3300M

Pentium A1018

The Pentium A1018 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency: 2.1 GHz. L3 cache: 1 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3/L/-RS 1333/1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,188 points. Launch price was $69.

A4-3300M

The A4-3300M 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 1.9 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: 1,186 points. Launch price was $50.

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Processing Power

Both the Pentium A1018 and A4-3300M share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. The A4-3300M is built on the Llano (2011−2012) architecture. In PassMark, the Pentium A1018 scores 1,188 against the A4-3300M's 1,186 — a 0.2% lead for the Pentium A1018. L3 cache: 1 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Pentium A1018 vs 0 kB on the A4-3300M.

Feature	Pentium A1018	A4-3300M
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	—	2.5 GHz
Base Clock	2.1 GHz+11%	1.9 GHz
L3 Cache	1 MB Intel® Smart Cache	0 kB
L2 Cache	—	1 MB (per core)
Process	22 nm-31%	32 nm
Architecture	—	Llano (2011−2012)
PassMark	1,188	1,186
Geekbench 6 Single	—	256

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium A1018 uses the PGA988 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the A4-3300M uses FS1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Pentium A1018	A4-3300M
Socket	PGA988	FS1
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+50%	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 (Pentium A1018) / AMD-V (A4-3300M). The A4-3300M includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 6480G), while the Pentium A1018 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A4-3300M targets Budget Laptop. Direct competitor: A4-3300M rivals Pentium B940.