Xeon E7320
VS
A4 PRO-7300B

Xeon E7320 vs A4 PRO-7300B

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 Xeon E7320 is positioned at rank 934 and the A4 PRO-7300B is on rank 607, so the A4 PRO-7300B 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 Xeon E7320

#1
Xeon Platinum 8454H
MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A
28275%
#6
Xeon Gold 6240R
MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A
5339%
#10
Xeon 6337P
MSRP: $60|Avg: $5
4743%
#15
EPYC 9174F
MSRP: $194|Avg: $30
3664%
#524
Xeon E5-2675 V3
MSRP: $1800|Avg: $100
100%
#524
Xeon E5-2676 V3
MSRP: $1800|Avg: $36
100%
#524
Xeon E7-4880 v2
MSRP: $6619|Avg: $185
100%
#527
Xeon Platinum 8592+
MSRP: $11600|Avg: $11600
99%
#934
Xeon E7320
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#938
Xeon E5649
MSRP: $774|Avg: N/A
99%
#939
Xeon E3-1220L v3
MSRP: $193|Avg: $30
99%
#940
Xeon E5-2670 v2
MSRP: $1556|Avg: $189
99%
#941
Xeon E5-2637 v3
MSRP: $996|Avg: $75
99%
#943
Xeon E5-1680 v2
MSRP: $1723|Avg: $150
98%
#944
Opteron 144
MSRP: $65|Avg: $29
97%
#945
Opteron 4386
MSRP: $459|Avg: $459
97%
#946
Xeon E5-2640
MSRP: $885|Avg: N/A
97%
#947
Xeon E5-2643 v4
MSRP: $1552|Avg: $555
97%
#949
Xeon E5-2630 v2
MSRP: $1069|Avg: $1224
95%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar A4 PRO-7300B

#1
Ryzen 9 7950X
MSRP: $194|Avg: $20
10690%
#2
Core i9-10900T
MSRP: $120|Avg: $5
10101%
#3
Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE
MSRP: $423|Avg: $5
7334%
#4
Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85
2209%
#5
Ryzen 9 9950X
MSRP: $649|Avg: $129
1750%
#6
Ryzen 5 8400F
MSRP: $303|Avg: $55
1531%
#7
Ryzen 7 PRO 2700
MSRP: $299|Avg: $60
877%
#8
Ryzen 5 2600X
MSRP: $229|Avg: $55
865%
#9
Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G
MSRP: $150|Avg: $60
788%
#10
Core Ultra 5 245KF
MSRP: $294|Avg: $189
788%
#11
Ryzen 5 5500
MSRP: $159|Avg: $85
779%
#12
Ryzen 5 3600
MSRP: $199|Avg: $80
758%
#13
Core i3-9100E
MSRP: $202|Avg: $30
747%
#14
Core Ultra 5 245K
MSRP: $319|Avg: $200
744%
#15
Core i3-8300T
MSRP: $138|Avg: $25
738%
#279
Ryzen Threadripper 1920X
MSRP: $799|Avg: $265
99%
#280
Core i7-7820X
MSRP: $599|Avg: $198
98%
#383
Ryzen Threadripper 9980X
MSRP: $4999|Avg: $4999
97%
#607
A4 PRO-7300B
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#608
FX-9590
MSRP: $350|Avg: $100
100%
#611
Athlon X4 750
MSRP: $95|Avg: $95
99%
#613
A6-3600
MSRP: $95|Avg: $25
98%
#614
Core i7-7740X
MSRP: $339|Avg: $150
98%
#615
Core i3-4130
MSRP: $117|Avg: $55
98%
#617
Pentium G3250T
MSRP: $64|Avg: $30
97%
#619
Core i5-7640X
MSRP: $249|Avg: $85
97%
#620
Athlon II X3 425e
MSRP: $79|Avg: $58
97%
#621
Athlon II X4 640
MSRP: $80|Avg: $15
97%
#622
Celeron G540
MSRP: $42|Avg: $10
97%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The A4 PRO-7300B (2014) utilizes 32 nm technology and DDR3-1600, providing a fundamental performance advantage.
InsightXeon E7320A4 PRO-7300B
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 65 nm)
🛑 Legacy (Richland (2013−2014) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E7320 (2007) relies on 65 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.
InsightXeon E7320A4 PRO-7300B
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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E7320 and A4 PRO-7300B

Intel

Xeon E7320

The Xeon E7320 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. Base frequency: 2.13 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB L2 Cache. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA604. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,469 points. Launch price was $800.

AMD

A4 PRO-7300B

The A4 PRO-7300B is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Agosto 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Richland (2013−2014) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L2 cache: 1024 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,458 points. Launch price was $69.

Processing Power

The A4 PRO-7300B is built on the Richland (2013−2014) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon E7320 scores 1,469 against the A4 PRO-7300B's 1,458 — a 0.8% lead for the Xeon E7320.

FeatureXeon E7320A4 PRO-7300B
Cores / Threads
2 / 2
Boost Clock
4 GHz
Base Clock
2.13 GHz
3.8 GHz+78%
L3 Cache
4 MB L2 Cache
L2 Cache
1024 kB
Process
65 nm
32 nm-51%
Architecture
Richland (2013−2014)
PassMark
1,469
1,458
Geekbench 6 Single
375
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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E7320 uses the PGA604 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the A4 PRO-7300B uses FM2 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureXeon E7320A4 PRO-7300B
Socket
PGA604
FM2
PCIe Generation
PCIe 2.0
PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed
DDR3-1600
Max RAM Capacity
16 GB
RAM Channels
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
16
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Xeon E7320) / AMD-V (A4 PRO-7300B). The A4 PRO-7300B includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 8470D), while the Xeon E7320 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A4 PRO-7300B targets Business Desktop. Direct competitor: A4 PRO-7300B rivals Pentium G3250.

FeatureXeon E7320A4 PRO-7300B
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
Radeon HD 8470D
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
AMD-V
Target Use
Business Desktop