Ryzen 7 9800X3D vs A4-7300

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Aggregate performance score

A4-7300
2014
2 cores / 2 threads, 65 Watt
0.96
Ryzen 7 9800X3D
2024
8 cores / 16 threads, 120 Watt
25.29
+2534%

Ryzen 7 9800X3D outperforms A4-7300 by a whopping 2534% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing A4-7300 and Ryzen 7 9800X3D processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2503203
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data44.68
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency1.4019.94
Architecture codenameRichland (2013−2014)Granite Ridge (2024)
Release dateAugust 2014 (10 years ago)7 November 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$479

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

A4-7300 and Ryzen 7 9800X3D 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)
Threads216
Base clock speed3.8 GHz4.7 GHz
Boost clock speed4 GHz5.2 GHz
L1 cache96 KB80 KB (per core)
L2 cache1024 KB1 MB (per core)
L3 cacheno data96 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm4 nm
Die size246 mm270.6 mm2
Maximum core temperature70 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)70 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,303 million8,315 million
64 bit support++
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on A4-7300 and Ryzen 7 9800X3D 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
SocketFM2AM5
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt120 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by A4-7300 and Ryzen 7 9800X3D. 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 7 9800X3D are enumerated here.

AMD-V++
IOMMU 2.0+-

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by A4-7300 and Ryzen 7 9800X3D. 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 Graphics
จำนวนพาธไลน์192no data
Enduro+-
Switchable graphics+-
UVD+-
VCE+-

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of A4-7300 and Ryzen 7 9800X3D integrated GPUs.

DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-

Graphics API support

APIs supported by A4-7300 and Ryzen 7 9800X3D integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXDirectX® 11no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by A4-7300 and Ryzen 7 9800X3D.

PCIe version2.05.0
PCI Express lanesno data24

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 7 9800X3D 25.29
+2534%

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 7 9800X3D 40179
+2528%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.96 25.29
Integrated graphics card 0.97 1.98
Physical cores 2 8
Threads 2 16
Chip lithography 32 nm 4 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 120 Watt

A4-7300 has 84.6% lower power consumption.

Ryzen 7 9800X3D, on the other hand, has a 2534.4% higher aggregate performance score, 104.1% faster integrated GPU, 300% more physical cores and 700% more threads, and a 700% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen 7 9800X3D is our recommended choice as it beats the A4-7300 in performance tests.


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