VIA Nano QuadCore L4700 vs A8-3530MX

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 VIA Nano QuadCore L4700 is positioned at rank 552 and the A8-3530MX is on rank 763, so the VIA Nano QuadCore L4700 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 VIA Nano QuadCore L4700

#173

Core Ultra 5 238V

MSRP: $454|Avg: $454

99%

#540

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

727%

#541

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

716%

#542

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

657%

#543

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

654%

#544

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

648%

#546

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

626%

#547

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

600%

#548

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

599%

#549

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

583%

#552

VIA Nano QuadCore L4700

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#557

Pentium P6200

MSRP: $60|Avg: $25

99%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar A8-3530MX

#751

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1095%

#752

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1079%

#753

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

990%

#754

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

986%

#755

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

977%

#757

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

943%

#758

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

904%

#759

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

903%

#760

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

879%

#763

A8-3530MX

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#767

Core i7-1250U

MSRP: $426|Avg: N/A

99%

#773

Core i7-9750HF

MSRP: $395|Avg: $395

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The A8-3530MX leads in gaming performance. However, the VIA Nano QuadCore L4700 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.4% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	VIA Nano QuadCore L4700	A8-3530MX
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (CNQ (2011) / 40 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Llano (2011−2012) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	VIA Nano QuadCore L4700	A8-3530MX
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.

VIA Nano QuadCore L4700 Benchmark Check

A8-3530MX Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of VIA Nano QuadCore L4700 and A8-3530MX

VIA Nano QuadCore L4700

The VIA Nano QuadCore L4700 is manufactured by TSMC. It was released in 12 May 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the CNQ (2011) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.2 GHz, with boost up to 1.47 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 40 nm process technology. Socket: NanoBGA2. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,615 points. Launch price was $69.

A8-3530MX

The A8-3530MX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Llano (2011−2012) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 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): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,608 points. Launch price was $90.

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Processing Power

Both the VIA Nano QuadCore L4700 and A8-3530MX share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.47 GHz on the VIA Nano QuadCore L4700 versus 2.6 GHz on the A8-3530MX — a 55.5% clock advantage for the A8-3530MX (base: 1.2 GHz vs 1.9 GHz). The VIA Nano QuadCore L4700 uses the CNQ (2011) architecture (40 nm), while the A8-3530MX uses Llano (2011−2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the VIA Nano QuadCore L4700 scores 1,615 against the A8-3530MX's 1,608 — a 0.4% lead for the VIA Nano QuadCore L4700.

Feature	VIA Nano QuadCore L4700	A8-3530MX
Cores / Threads	4 / 4	4 / 4
Boost Clock	1.47 GHz	2.6 GHz+77%
Base Clock	1.2 GHz	1.9 GHz+58%
L3 Cache	—	0 kB
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)	1 MB (per core)
Process	40 nm	32 nm-20%
Architecture	CNQ (2011)	Llano (2011−2012)
PassMark	1,615	1,608
Geekbench 6 Single	—	278

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Memory & Platform

The VIA Nano QuadCore L4700 uses the NanoBGA2 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the A8-3530MX uses FS1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	VIA Nano QuadCore L4700	A8-3530MX
Socket	NanoBGA2	FS1
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3-1600
Max RAM Capacity	—	16 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	20

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (VIA Nano QuadCore L4700) / AMD-V (A8-3530MX). The A8-3530MX includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 6620G), while the VIA Nano QuadCore L4700 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A8-3530MX targets Mainstream Laptop. Direct competitor: A8-3530MX rivals Core i5-2430M.