Pentium Dual Core T4300 vs A4-3320M
Pentium Dual Core T4300
A4-3320M
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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 Dual Core T4300 is positioned at rank 1127 and the A4-3320M is on rank 861, so the A4-3320M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Pentium Dual Core T4300
Performance Per Dollar A4-3320M
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium Dual Core T4300 | A4-3320M |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($99) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Llano (2011−2012) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium Dual Core T4300 | A4-3320M |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($99) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 Dual Core T4300 and A4-3320M
Pentium Dual Core T4300
The Pentium Dual Core T4300 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.1 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: P. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,232 points. Launch price was $69.
A4-3320M
The A4-3320M 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 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 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: 1,241 points. Launch price was $50.
Processing Power
Both the Pentium Dual Core T4300 and A4-3320M share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.1 GHz on the Pentium Dual Core T4300 versus 2.6 GHz on the A4-3320M — a 21.3% clock advantage for the A4-3320M (base: 2.1 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Pentium Dual Core T4300 uses the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture (45 nm), while the A4-3320M uses Llano (2011−2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium Dual Core T4300 scores 1,232 against the A4-3320M's 1,241 — a 0.7% lead for the A4-3320M. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Pentium Dual Core T4300 | A4-3320M |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.1 GHz | 2.6 GHz+24% |
| Base Clock | 2.1 GHz+5% | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 45 nm | 32 nm-29% |
| Architecture | NetBurst (2000−2006) | Llano (2011−2012) |
| PassMark | 1,232 | 1,241 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 251 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium Dual Core T4300 uses the P socket (PCIe 1.1), while the A4-3320M uses FS1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-800 memory speed. The A4-3320M supports up to 16 GB of RAM compared to 8 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 0 (Pentium Dual Core T4300) vs 16 (A4-3320M) — the A4-3320M offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Pentium Dual Core T4300 | A4-3320M |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | P | FS1 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 2.0+82% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-800 | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: No VT-x (Pentium Dual Core T4300) vs AMD-V (A4-3320M). The A4-3320M includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 6480G), while the Pentium Dual Core T4300 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Pentium Dual Core T4300 targets Mobile, A4-3320M targets Budget Laptop. Direct competitor: A4-3320M rivals Pentium B970.
| Feature | Pentium Dual Core T4300 | A4-3320M |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon HD 6480G |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | No VT-x | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Mobile | Budget Laptop |
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