Apple M2 Pro 10-Core vs A4 PRO-7300B

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Aggregate performance score

A4 PRO-7300B
2014
2 cores / 2 threads, 65 Watt
0.95
Apple M2 Pro 10-Core
2023
10 cores / 10 threads, 2424 Watt
14.20
+1395%

Apple M2 Pro 10-Core outperforms A4 PRO-7300B by a whopping 1395% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing A4 PRO-7300B and Apple M2 Pro 10-Core processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2512537
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataApple M-Series
Power efficiency1.33no data
Architecture codenameRichland (2013−2014)no data
Release dateAugust 2014 (10 years ago)17 January 2023 (1 year ago)

Detailed specifications

A4 PRO-7300B and Apple M2 Pro 10-Core 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)10 (Deca-Core)
Threads210
Base clock speed3.8 GHz2.424 GHz
Boost clock speed4 GHz3.7 GHz
L1 cache96 KB7.3 MB
L2 cache1024 KB36 MB
L3 cacheno data24 MB
Chip lithography32 nm5 nm
Die size246 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature70 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)70 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,303 million40000 Million
64 bit support++

Compatibility

Information on A4 PRO-7300B and Apple M2 Pro 10-Core 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 configuration1no data
SocketFM2no data
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt2424 ‑ 3696 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by A4 PRO-7300B and Apple M2 Pro 10-Core. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI+-
FMA+-
AVX+-
PowerNow+-
PowerGating+-
VirusProtect+-

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by A4 PRO-7300B and Apple M2 Pro 10-Core are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
IOMMU 2.0+-

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by A4 PRO-7300B and Apple M2 Pro 10-Core. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3-1600no data
Max memory channels2no data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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AMD Radeon HD 8470DApple M2 Pro 16-Core GPU
Number of pipelines192no data
Enduro+-
Switchable graphics+-
UVD+-
VCE+-

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of A4 PRO-7300B and Apple M2 Pro 10-Core integrated GPUs.

DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-

Graphics API support

APIs supported by A4 PRO-7300B and Apple M2 Pro 10-Core integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXDirectX® 11no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by A4 PRO-7300B and Apple M2 Pro 10-Core.

PCIe version2.0no data

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 PRO-7300B 0.95
Apple M2 Pro 10-Core 14.20
+1395%

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 PRO-7300B 1458
Apple M2 Pro 10-Core 21729
+1390%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.95 14.20
Physical cores 2 10
Threads 2 10
Chip lithography 32 nm 5 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 2424 Watt

A4 PRO-7300B has 3629.2% lower power consumption.

Apple M2 Pro 10-Core, on the other hand, has a 1394.7% higher aggregate performance score, 400% more physical cores and 400% more threads, and a 540% more advanced lithography process.

The Apple M2 Pro 10-Core is our recommended choice as it beats the A4 PRO-7300B in performance tests.

Note that A4 PRO-7300B is a desktop processor while Apple M2 Pro 10-Core is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between A4 PRO-7300B and Apple M2 Pro 10-Core, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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