A4-6300

Details and Benchmarks for AMD A4-6300

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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 A4-6300 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,312 Rank: 1509
Rank Name Score Visual
1505 Phenom II X2 550 4,314
+0%
1506 A9-9425 4,313
+0%
1507 Core i3-540 4,313
+0%
1508 A10-9620P 4,312
+0%
1509 A4-6300 4,312
1510 Core 2 Duo E8500 4,312
+0%
1511 A8-3870K 4,312
+0%
1512 Phenom II X2 B57 4,312
+0%
1513 Athlon II X2 260 4,311
+-0%
1514 Pentium E5700 4,311
+-0%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for A4-6300 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,192 Rank: 2016
Rank Name Score Visual
2012 Pentium E5300 4,199
+0.2%
2013 Athlon X2 QL-62 4,198
+0.1%
2014 Core 2 Duo T7300 4,196
+0.1%
2015 Atom Z520 4,195
+0.1%
2016 A4-6300 4,192
2017 Athlon X2 QL-64 4,191
+-0%
2018 Intel Celeron N3010 4,188
-0.1%
2019 Core 2 Duo E8400 4,188
-0.1%
2020 Atom 230 4,187
-0.1%
2021 Phenom 9850 4,182
-0.2%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for A4-6300 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,392 Rank: 1401
Rank Name Score Visual
1397 A8-7650K 4,394
+0%
1398 Xeon E5440 4,394
+0%
1399 Celeron G530 4,393
+0%
1400 Athlon II X3 460 4,392
+0%
1401 A4-6300 4,392
1402 Core M-5Y10 4,389
-0.1%
1403 FX-6350 4,388
-0.1%
1404 A12-9700P 4,388
-0.1%
1405 Phenom II X4 B60 4,386
-0.1%
1406 Intel Core i5-540M 4,385
-0.2%

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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 A4-6300 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,508 Rank: 1474
Rank Name Score Visual
1470 A6-3600 4,509
+0%
1471 Atom x7-E3950 4,509
+0%
1472 Core i3-2370M 4,508
+0%
1473 Pentium G840 4,508
+0%
1474 A4-6300 4,508
1475 A6-5200 4,508
+0%
1476 Xeon E5320 4,508
+0%
1477 A8-4555M 4,508
+0%
1478 Core i5-460M 4,508
+0%
1479 Pentium G640 4,507
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for A4-6300 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,468 Rank: 1544
Rank Name Score Visual
1540 Pentium N3510 4,469
+0%
1541 Core i3-370M 4,469
+0%
1542 Celeron 4305U 4,469
+0%
1543 Core i3-2312M 4,468
+0%
1544 A4-6300 4,468
1545 Phenom II X2 550 4,468
+0%
1546 Pentium E6500 4,468
+0%
1547 Celeron N2920 4,468
+0%
1548 A6-5400B 4,468
+0%
1549 Phenom II X2 B55 4,468
+0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for A4-6300 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,476 Rank: 1567
Rank Name Score Visual
1563 A6-5400B 4,477
+0%
1564 Phenom II X2 B53 4,477
+0%
1565 A6-6310 4,477
+0%
1566 Atom x7-Z8700 4,476
+0%
1567 A4-6300 4,476
1568 A9-9425 4,476
+0%
1569 A9-9420 4,476
+0%
1570 A9-9410 4,476
+0%
1571 Phenom II X2 545 4,476
+0%
1572 Pentium 2117U 4,476
+0%

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A4-6300 Details

Launched in June 2013, the AMD A4-6300 is a relic by modern standards, but it once served as a budget-friendly option for basic desktop computing. Built on AMD’s Richland architecture and manufactured on a 45 nm process, this processor features a 65 W TDP and operates at a base frequency of 3.3 GHz, with a turbo boost up to 3.9 GHz. Despite its age, the A4-6300 remains relevant in discussions of entry-level performance due to its integrated Radeon HD 8370D graphics, which support up to two displays and offer modest visual capabilities for light multimedia use. The chip includes 1 MB of L2 cache and is designed for Socket FM2, a platform that supported a range of budget and mid-tier processors during its time.

In terms of raw performance, the A4-6300 scores 4312 in the overall Passmark benchmark, placing it at #1508 out of 2060 processors. Its single-core performance of 4392 ranks it at #1400, while its multicore score of 4192 places it at #2016. These figures highlight a processor that, while not competitive with modern CPUs, still holds its own against some older dual-core chips. For instance, it outperforms the Core 2 Duo E8400 and the Atom 230, but falls behind more advanced models like the Intel Core i7-620M and the A8-7650K. This performance gap underscores its role as a low-power, entry-level solution rather than a performance-oriented chip.

The A4-6300 supports DDR3 memory with a dual-channel interface and a rated speed of 1600 MT/s, although memory bandwidth is capped at 25.6 GB/s. It also supports a range of features including SSE, AVX, and AMD-V virtualization, which were essential for its intended use cases such as office work and web browsing. The processor’s 2-core, 2-thread design limits its ability to handle multi-threaded applications efficiently, making it better suited for light multitasking rather than demanding workloads.

As of March 2026, the A4-6300 is best suited for legacy systems or as a replacement in low-demand environments where integrated graphics and basic processing power are sufficient. Its benchmark performance, while outdated, reflects the state of consumer computing in the early 2010s, and it remains a viable option for users who prioritize affordability over performance. For those seeking modern capabilities, the A4-6300 is clearly a step back in the evolution of desktop processors.
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AMD A4-6300

Main Specifications

Designer: AMD
Name: A4-6300
Model Number: E8600
Cores: 2
Threads: 2
Base Frequency: 3330 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 37x (locked)
Core Name: Richland
Socket: LGA775
Package: µPGA
Target Segment: Desktop
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 65 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 124.928 KiB
L2 Cache: 0.954 MiB

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3 1066
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 0 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 17 GB/s
ECC Support: No

PCI-Express Specifications

PCIe Revision: 2.0
PCIe Lanes: 12
PCIe Configuration: x1 (6), x2 (4), x4 (3)

Integrated Graphics

GPU: HD Graphics
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 1000 MHz

Physical Specifications

Process: 45 nm
Die Area: 246 mm²
Word Size: 64-bit

CPU Features

MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX AVX2 ABM BMI1 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 PowerNow!
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