E2-3000 vs A4-7300

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Aggregate performance score

A4-7300
2014
2 cores / 2 threads, 65 Watt
0.96
+113%
E2-3000
2013
2 cores / 2 threads, 15 Watt
0.45

A4-7300 outperforms E2-3000 by a whopping 113% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing A4-7300 and E2-3000 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking25182956
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataAMD E-Series
Power efficiency1.412.86
Architecture codenameRichland (2013−2014)Kabini (2013−2014)
Release dateAugust 2014 (10 years ago)23 May 2013 (11 years ago)

Detailed specifications

A4-7300 and E2-3000 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)2 (Dual-core)
Threads22
Base clock speed3.8 GHzno data
Boost clock speed4 GHz1.65 GHz
L1 cache96 KBno data
L2 cache1024 KB1024 KB
L3 cacheno data0 KB
Chip lithography32 nm28 nm
Die size246 mm2246 mm2
Maximum core temperature70 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)70 °C90 °C
Number of transistors1,303 million1,178 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibilityno data-

Compatibility

Information on A4-7300 and E2-3000 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
SocketFM2FT3
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by A4-7300 and E2-3000. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno data86x SSE (1, 2, 3, 3S, 4.1, 4.2, 4A),-64, AES, AVX
AES-NI++
FMA+FMA4
AVX++
PowerNow++
PowerGating++
VirusProtect++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by A4-7300 and E2-3000 are enumerated here.

AMD-V++
IOMMU 2.0++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by A4-7300 and E2-3000. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3-1600DDR3
Max memory channels21

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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AMD Radeon HD 8470DAMD Radeon HD 8280
จำนวนพาธไลน์192no data
Enduro++
Switchable graphics++
UVD++
VCE++

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of A4-7300 and E2-3000 integrated GPUs.

DisplayPort++
HDMI++

Graphics API support

APIs supported by A4-7300 and E2-3000 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXDirectX® 11DirectX® 12
Vulkan-+

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by A4-7300 and E2-3000.

PCIe version2.02.0

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.

A4-7300 0.96
+113%
E2-3000 0.45

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.

A4-7300 1532
+111%
E2-3000 726

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.96 0.45
Integrated graphics card 0.97 0.68
Chip lithography 32 nm 28 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 15 Watt

A4-7300 has a 113.3% higher aggregate performance score, and 42.6% faster integrated GPU.

E2-3000, on the other hand, has a 14.3% more advanced lithography process, and 333.3% lower power consumption.

The A4-7300 is our recommended choice as it beats the E2-3000 in performance tests.

Note that A4-7300 is a desktop processor while E2-3000 is a notebook one.


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