Core i3-2330M vs A4 PRO-7300B

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Aggregate performance score

A4 PRO-7300B
2014
2 cores / 2 threads, 65 Watt
0.95
+20.3%

A4 PRO-7300B outperforms Core i3-2330M by a significant 20% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing A4 PRO-7300B and Core i3-2330M processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking24002520
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataIntel Core i3
Architecture codenameRichland (2013−2014)Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)
Release dateAugust 2014 (9 years ago)1 June 2011 (13 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$225
Current priceno data$109 (0.5x MSRP)

Detailed specifications

A4 PRO-7300B and Core i3-2330M 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)
Threads24
Base clock speed3.8 GHz2.2 GHz
Boost clock speed4 GHz2.2 GHz
L1 cache96 KB64K (per core)
L2 cache1024 KB256K (per core)
L3 cacheno data3 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm32 nm
Die size246 mm2149 mm2
Maximum core temperature70 °C85C (PGA); 100C (BGA)
Maximum case temperature (TCase)70 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,303 million624 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibilityno data-
Unlocked multiplierNoNo

Compatibility

Information on A4 PRO-7300B and Core i3-2330M 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
SocketFM2FCBGA1023,PPGA988
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by A4 PRO-7300B and Core i3-2330M. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataIntel® AVX
AES-NI+-
FMA++
AVX++
PowerTune-no data
TrueAudio-no data
PowerNow+no data
PowerGating+no data
Out-of-band client management-no data
VirusProtect+no data
RAID-no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
My WiFino data+
Turbo Boost Technologyno data-
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data+
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoringno data+
Flex Memory Accessno data+
Demand Based Switchingno data-
FDIno data+
Fast Memory Accessno data+
Statusno dataDiscontinued

Security technologies

A4 PRO-7300B and Core i3-2330M technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data-
EDBno data+
Identity Protectionno data+
Anti-Theftno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by A4 PRO-7300B and Core i3-2330M are enumerated here.

AMD-V++
VT-dno data-
VT-xno data+
EPTno data+
IOMMU 2.0+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by A4 PRO-7300B and Core i3-2330M. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3-1600DDR3
Maximum memory sizeno data16 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidthno data21.3 GB/s
ECC memory supportno data-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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AMD Radeon HD 8470DIntel HD Graphics 3000
Number of pipelines192no data
Quick Sync Videono data+
Clear Video HDno data+
Enduro+no data
Switchable graphics1no data
UVD+no data
VCE+no data
Graphics max frequencyno data1.1 GHz
InTru 3Dno data+

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of A4 PRO-7300B and Core i3-2330M integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data2
eDPno data+
DisplayPort++
HDMI++
SDVOno data+
CRTno data+

Graphics API support

APIs supported by A4 PRO-7300B and Core i3-2330M integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXDirectX® 11no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by A4 PRO-7300B and Core i3-2330M.

PCIe version2.02.0
PCI Express lanesno data16

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
+20.3%
i3-2330M 0.79

A4 PRO-7300B outperforms Core i3-2330M by 20% based on our aggregate benchmark results.


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.

Benchmark coverage: 68%

A4 PRO-7300B 1477
+20.6%
i3-2330M 1225

A4 PRO-7300B outperforms Core i3-2330M by 21% in Passmark.

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.95 0.79
Integrated graphics card 0.94 0.66
Threads 2 4
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 35 Watt

The A4 PRO-7300B is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-2330M in performance tests.

Note that A4 PRO-7300B is a desktop processor while Core i3-2330M is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between A4 PRO-7300B and Core i3-2330M, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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