A4-5300

Details and Benchmarks for AMD A4-5300

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for A4-5300 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,224 Rank: 1636
Rank Name Score Visual
1632 Phenom II X4 905e 4,226
+0%
1633 Athlon II X2 220 4,226
+0%
1634 Celeron 1005M 4,225
+0%
1635 Phenom II X4 810 4,224
+0%
1636 A4-5300 4,224
1637 Intel Core i3-380M 4,223
+-0%
1638 FX-9800P 4,223
+-0%
1639 Core 2 Quad Q8400 4,223
+-0%
1640 Core 2 Duo T9300 4,222
+-0%
1641 Pentium G6950 4,221
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for A4-5300 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,131 Rank: 2040
Rank Name Score Visual
2036 Core i3-3217U 4,143
+0.3%
2037 Phenom 9750 4,141
+0.2%
2038 Core i5-3317U 4,135
+0.1%
2039 Xeon W3503 4,132
+0%
2040 A4-5300 4,131
2041 Core i3 530 4,127
-0.1%
2042 Athlon II X2 245 4,121
-0.2%
2043 Phenom 9650 4,119
-0.3%
2044 Core 2 Quad Q8300 4,112
-0.5%
2045 Athlon II X2 240 4,111
-0.5%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for A4-5300 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,286 Rank: 1500
Rank Name Score Visual
1496 Phenom II X4 850 4,288
+0%
1497 Core i3-4030U 4,288
+0%
1498 Core i3-540 4,288
+0%
1499 Xeon X5472 4,286
+0%
1500 A4-5300 4,286
1501 Phenom II X2 550 4,284
+-0%
1502 Pentium E5800 4,283
-0.1%
1503 Xeon E5520 4,282
-0.1%
1504 Phenom II X2 B57 4,282
-0.1%
1505 Phenom II N950 4,281
-0.1%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for A4-5300 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,505 Rank: 1497
Rank Name Score Visual
1493 Core i3-2350M 4,505
+0%
1494 Core i3-2330M 4,505
+0%
1495 Phenom II X2 565 4,505
+0%
1496 A9-9410 4,505
+0%
1497 A4-5300 4,505
1498 Core i5-4300Y 4,505
+0%
1499 Pentium G645T 4,505
+0%
1500 Core i3-2328M 4,504
+-0%
1501 Core i3-2310M 4,504
+-0%
1502 Athlon II X3 440 4,504
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for A4-5300 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,464 Rank: 1574
Rank Name Score Visual
1570 Pentium E5700 4,465
+0%
1571 Athlon II X2 235e 4,465
+0%
1572 Celeron N4000 4,464
+0%
1573 Pentium G6950 4,464
+0%
1574 A4-5300 4,464
1575 Athlon II X2 220 4,464
+0%
1576 Pentium E6300 4,464
+0%
1577 Pentium E5500 4,464
+0%
1578 Pentium G640T 4,464
+0%
1579 Core i3-350M 4,464
+0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for A4-5300 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,475 Rank: 1574
Rank Name Score Visual
1570 A9-9410 4,476
+0%
1571 Phenom II X2 545 4,476
+0%
1572 Pentium 2117U 4,476
+0%
1573 Pentium B940 4,475
+0%
1574 A4-5300 4,475
1575 Athlon 5150 4,475
+0%
1576 Pentium 997 4,474
+-0%
1577 Celeron B830 4,473
+-0%
1578 Athlon II X2 265 4,473
+-0%
1579 Pentium J2900 4,473
+-0%

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A4-5300 Details

The AMD A4-5300, launched in October 2012, represents a modest step in the evolution of integrated desktop processors, offering a balance of basic computing performance and power efficiency. While now considered an older device, it was designed to serve budget-conscious users seeking a capable system without the need for a discrete graphics card. Built on AMD's Trinity architecture and fabricated at 32 nm by GlobalFoundries, the A4-5300 is a dual-core processor with four threads, making it suitable for light multitasking and everyday productivity tasks. It operates at a base frequency of 2.26 GHz and can boost to 2.6 GHz, though the performance gains from turbo are limited due to its low-power design and relatively small cache hierarchy.

The processor features 1 MB of L2 cache and integrates the Radeon HD 7480D graphics core, which supports dual displays and can reach a burst frequency of 667 MHz. While the integrated GPU provides basic visual performance, it lacks the power to handle modern gaming or graphics-intensive applications. The A4-5300 supports DDR3 memory at up to 1066 MHz in dual-channel mode, with a maximum capacity of 8 GB and a memory bandwidth of 17.1 GB/s. It is designed for Socket FM2 and uses a TDP of 35 W, making it ideal for low-power, fanless, or small form factor systems.

Despite its age, the A4-5300 supports a range of modern features, including AVX, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, and AMD-V virtualization, ensuring compatibility with software that leverages these technologies. However, its single-threaded performance is constrained by a base clock of 2.26 GHz and the absence of a high-frequency boost in more demanding workloads. The processor supports a wide range of instruction sets, including AES, FMA3, and CLMUL, enabling efficient encryption and data processing.

In benchmark testing, the A4-5300 achieves an overall score of 4224, placing it at #1635 out of 2060 processors. Its single-core performance scores 4286, ranking it #1499, while its multicore score of 4131 lands it at #2040. These results indicate that the A4-5300 performs comparably to older dual-core processors like the Core i3-530 and Athlon II X2 245, but falls behind newer models such as the Core i3-3217U and Phenom 9750. While it offers decent value for basic desktop use, its performance is significantly outpaced by modern CPUs, especially in multi-threaded applications.

As of March 2026, the A4-5300 remains a relic of early 2010s computing, best suited for legacy systems, embedded applications, or low-cost builds where power efficiency and cost are prioritized over performance. For users seeking modern capabilities, even entry-level contemporary processors offer substantially better performance and future-proofing. Nevertheless, the A4-5300 stands as a testament to AMD's early efforts in integrating graphics and processing in a single chip, paving the way for more advanced APUs in later years.
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AMD A4-5300

Main Specifications

Designer: AMD
Name: A4-5300
Model Number: i3-350M
Cores: 2
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 2260 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 36x (locked)
Core Name: Trinity
Socket: BGA1288, PGA988
Package: µPGA
Target Segment: Desktop
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 35 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 124.928 KiB
L2 Cache: 0.954 MiB

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3 800/1066
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 0 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 17.1 GB/s
ECC Support: No

PCI-Express Specifications

PCIe Revision: 2.0
PCIe Lanes: 16
PCIe Configuration: 1x16

Integrated Graphics

GPU: HD Graphics
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 667 MHz

Physical Specifications

Process: 32 nm
Die Area: 246 mm²
Manufacturer: GlobalFoundries
Word Size: 64-bit

CPU Features

MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX AVX2 ABM FMA3 AES CLMUL F16C x86-64 HT EIST TXT vPro VT-x VT-d EPT Secure Key SMEP SIPP IPT SSE4a FMA4 AMD-V TSX Flex Memory FMA 3DNow! TBM XOP
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