Ryzen 3 8300G vs A6-7400K

Aggregate performance score

A6-7400K
2014
2 cores / 2 threads, 65 Watt
1.03
Ryzen 3 8300G
2024
4 cores / 8 threads, 65 Watt
9.01
+775%

Ryzen 3 8300G outperforms A6-7400K by a whopping 775% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing A6-7400K and Ryzen 3 8300G processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2453854
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data32.47
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency1.5013.11
Architecture codenameKaveri (2014−2015)Phoenix2 (2024)
Release date31 July 2014 (10 years ago)8 January 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$176

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

A6-7400K and Ryzen 3 8300G 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)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads28
Base clock speed3.5 GHz3.4 GHz
Boost clock speed3.9 GHz4.9 GHz
L1 cache128 KB64 KB (per core)
L2 cache1024 KB1 MB (per core)
L3 cacheno data8 MB (shared)
Chip lithography28 nm4 nm
Die size245 mm2137 mm2
Maximum core temperature70 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
Number of transistors2,411 million20,900 million
64 bit support++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on A6-7400K and Ryzen 3 8300G 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
SocketFM2+AM5
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by A6-7400K and Ryzen 3 8300G. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
FMA+-
AVX++
FRTC+-
FreeSync+-
TrueAudio+-
PowerNow+-
PowerGating+-
Out-of-band client management+-
VirusProtect+-
HSA+-
Precision Boost 2no data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by A6-7400K and Ryzen 3 8300G are enumerated here.

AMD-V++
IOMMU 2.0+-

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by A6-7400K and Ryzen 3 8300G. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3-1866DDR5
Max memory channels2no data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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AMD Radeon R5 GraphicsAMD Radeon 740M
iGPU core count4no data
จำนวนพาธไลน์256no data
Enduro+-
Switchable graphics+-
UVD+-
VCE+-

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of A6-7400K and Ryzen 3 8300G integrated GPUs.

DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-

Graphics API support

APIs supported by A6-7400K and Ryzen 3 8300G integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXDirectX® 12no data
Vulkan+-

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by A6-7400K and Ryzen 3 8300G.

PCIe version3.04.0
PCI Express lanes1614

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.

A6-7400K 1.03
Ryzen 3 8300G 9.01
+775%

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.

A6-7400K 1640
Ryzen 3 8300G 14316
+773%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.03 9.01
Recency 31 July 2014 8 January 2024
Physical cores 2 4
Threads 2 8
Chip lithography 28 nm 4 nm

Ryzen 3 8300G has a 774.8% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 9 years, 100% more physical cores and 300% more threads, and a 600% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen 3 8300G is our recommended choice as it beats the A6-7400K in performance tests.


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