Ultra 7 258V vs A4-5300B

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Aggregate performance score

A4-5300B
2012
2 cores / 2 threads, 65 Watt
0.79
Core Ultra 7 258V
2024
8 cores / 8 threads, 17 Watt
12.60
+1495%

Core Ultra 7 258V outperforms A4-5300B by a whopping 1495% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing A4-5300B and Core Ultra 7 258V processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2631615
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Power efficiency1.1469.78
Architecture codenameTrinity (2012−2013)Lunar Lake (2024)
Release date2 October 2012 (12 years ago)24 September 2024 (less than a year ago)

Detailed specifications

A4-5300B and Core Ultra 7 258V basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores2 (Dual-core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads28
Base clock speed3.4 GHz2.2 GHz
Boost clock speed3.6 GHz4.8 GHz
Bus rateno data37 MHz
L1 cache128 KB (per core)192 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)2.5 MB (per core)
L3 cache0 KB12 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm3 nm
Die size246 mm2no data
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)70 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,178 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data

Compatibility

Information on A4-5300B and Core Ultra 7 258V compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFM2Intel BGA 2833
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt17 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by A4-5300B and Core Ultra 7 258V. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI-+
AVX-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
TSX-+

Security technologies

A4-5300B and Core Ultra 7 258V technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by A4-5300B and Core Ultra 7 258V are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-dno data+
VT-xno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by A4-5300B and Core Ultra 7 258V. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR5

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardAMD Radeon HD 7480DArc 140V

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by A4-5300B and Core Ultra 7 258V.

PCIe versionno data5.0
PCI Express lanesno data4

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

A4-5300B 0.79
Ultra 7 258V 12.60
+1495%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

A4-5300B 1247
Ultra 7 258V 20022
+1506%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.79 12.60
Recency 2 October 2012 24 September 2024
Physical cores 2 8
Threads 2 8
Chip lithography 32 nm 3 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 17 Watt

Ultra 7 258V has a 1494.9% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 11 years, 300% more physical cores and 300% more threads, a 966.7% more advanced lithography process, and 282.4% lower power consumption.

The Core Ultra 7 258V is our recommended choice as it beats the A4-5300B in performance tests.

Note that A4-5300B is a desktop processor while Core Ultra 7 258V is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between A4-5300B and Core Ultra 7 258V, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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