Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS vs A4-7300

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Aggregate performance score

A4-7300
2014
2 cores / 2 threads, 65 Watt
0.96
Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS
2024
6 cores / 12 threads, 28 Watt
13.71
+1328%

Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS outperforms A4-7300 by a whopping 1328% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing A4-7300 and Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2502546
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Power efficiency1.4046.34
Architecture codenameRichland (2013−2014)Hawk Point (2024)
Release dateAugust 2014 (10 years ago)16 April 2024 (less than a year ago)

Detailed specifications

A4-7300 and Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS 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)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads212
Base clock speed3.8 GHz3.5 GHz
Boost clock speed4 GHz4.9 GHz
L1 cache96 KB64 KB (per core)
L2 cache1024 KB1 MB (per core)
L3 cacheno data16 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm4 nm
Die size246 mm2178 mm2
Maximum core temperature70 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)70 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,303 million25,000 million
64 bit support++

Compatibility

Information on A4-7300 and Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS 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
SocketFM2FP7
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt28 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by A4-7300 and Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
FMA+-
AVX++
PowerNow+-
PowerGating+-
VirusProtect+-
Precision Boost 2no data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by A4-7300 and Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS are enumerated here.

AMD-V++
IOMMU 2.0+-

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by A4-7300 and Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3-1600DDR5
Max memory channels2no data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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AMD Radeon HD 8470DAMD Radeon 760M
จำนวนพาธไลน์192no data
Enduro+-
Switchable graphics+-
UVD+-
VCE+-

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of A4-7300 and Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS integrated GPUs.

DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-

Graphics API support

APIs supported by A4-7300 and Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXDirectX® 11no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by A4-7300 and Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS.

PCIe version2.04.0
PCI Express lanesno data20

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
Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS 13.71
+1328%

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 1529
Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS 21773
+1324%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.96 13.71
Integrated graphics card 0.97 14.90
Physical cores 2 6
Threads 2 12
Chip lithography 32 nm 4 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 28 Watt

Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS has a 1328.1% higher aggregate performance score, 1436.1% faster integrated GPU, 200% more physical cores and 500% more threads, a 700% more advanced lithography process, and 132.1% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS is our recommended choice as it beats the A4-7300 in performance tests.

Note that A4-7300 is a desktop processor while Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS is a notebook one.


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