Athlon X4 730

Details and Benchmarks for AMD Athlon X4 730

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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 Athlon X4 730 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,200 Rank: 1679
Rank Name Score Visual
1675 Core 2 Duo P8700 4,203
+0.1%
1676 Celeron 2950M 4,203
+0.1%
1677 Celeron B815 4,202
+0%
1678 Celeron E3500 4,200
+0%
1679 Athlon X4 730 4,200
1680 A4-4000 4,197
-0.1%
1681 A8-7200P 4,196
-0.1%
1682 Phenom II P960 4,196
-0.1%
1683 Core i3-380M 4,196
-0.1%
1684 Core i5-2410M 4,195
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Athlon X4 730 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,373 Rank: 1528
Rank Name Score Visual
1524 Core i5-4200Y 4,374
+0%
1525 Celeron J3455 4,373
+0%
1526 Pentium G3220 4,373
+0%
1527 A8-5500B 4,373
+0%
1528 Athlon X4 730 4,373
1529 Core i3-2328M 4,372
+-0%
1530 Celeron G1620 4,372
+-0%
1531 Intel Core i7-620LM 4,371
+-0%
1532 Pentium G3250T 4,371
+-0%
1533 Phenom II N660 4,370
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Athlon X4 730 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,084 Rank: 1692
Rank Name Score Visual
1688 Phenom II P960 4,086
+0%
1689 Phenom II P940 4,086
+0%
1690 Phenom II X3 B73 4,085
+0%
1691 A8-7200P 4,084
+0%
1692 Athlon X4 730 4,084
1693 Core i3-370M 4,083
+-0%
1694 Pentium B940 4,081
-0.1%
1695 Pentium E5200 4,081
-0.1%
1696 Xeon E5606 4,081
-0.1%
1697 Core M-5Y10a 4,079
-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 Athlon X4 730 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,551 Rank: 1166
Rank Name Score Visual
1162 Pentium Silver J5005 4,551
+0%
1163 Core i3-3250 4,551
+0%
1164 Core i5-4200H 4,551
+0%
1165 Pentium Silver N6000 4,551
+0%
1166 Athlon X4 730 4,551
1167 Core i7-5650U 4,550
+-0%
1168 Core i7-3540M 4,550
+-0%
1169 Xeon E5420 4,550
+-0%
1170 Core i3-4160T 4,550
+-0%
1171 Core i7-6500U 4,549
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Athlon X4 730 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,507 Rank: 1290
Rank Name Score Visual
1286 Core i3-2105 4,507
+0%
1287 FX-9800P 4,507
+0%
1288 A10-9620P 4,507
+0%
1289 Xeon E5606 4,507
+0%
1290 Athlon X4 730 4,507
1291 Xeon D-1602 4,506
+-0%
1292 Core i5-2520M 4,506
+-0%
1293 Core i5-5300U 4,506
+-0%
1294 Core i3-3220T 4,506
+-0%
1295 A6-3620 4,506
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Athlon X4 730 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,515 Rank: 1305
Rank Name Score Visual
1301 Core M-5Y71 4,515
+0%
1302 Core M-5Y31 4,515
+0%
1303 Core i5-680 4,515
+0%
1304 Phenom II X4 B97 4,515
+0%
1305 Athlon X4 730 4,515
1306 Pentium Silver J5005 4,514
+-0%
1307 Phenom II X4 B60 4,514
+-0%
1308 Xeon E5472 4,514
+-0%
1309 Core i5-670 4,514
+-0%
1310 Celeron G3930 4,513
+-0%

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Athlon X4 730 Details

For users seeking a budget-friendly desktop processor with integrated graphics and decent multi-threaded performance, the AMD Athlon X4 730 offers a compelling option—especially for light productivity and multimedia tasks. Launched in October 2012, this CPU is now considered a legacy device, but it remains relevant in older systems or low-cost builds where modern high-end processors are overkill. Built on AMD’s Trinity architecture and fabricated on a 32 nm process by GlobalFoundries, the Athlon X4 730 features four cores and four threads, operating at a base frequency of 2.8 GHz with a turbo boost up to 3.2 GHz. Despite its age, the chip maintains a modest TDP of 65 W, making it efficient for entry-level desktops that require balanced performance and power consumption.

The Athlon X4 730 supports DDR3 memory with a dual-channel interface and can handle speeds up to 1866 MT/s, though actual performance may vary depending on motherboard and memory compatibility. It uses the Socket FM2 platform, which was common for AMD’s mainstream desktop offerings during its era. The processor includes 4 MB of L2 cache and supports a wide range of instruction sets, including AVX, SSE4.1/4.2, AES-NI, and AMD-V virtualization, enabling it to run modern software with reasonable efficiency. However, it lacks integrated graphics, so a discrete GPU is required for any graphical output.

In benchmark testing, the Athlon X4 730 achieves an overall score of 4200, placing it at #1678 out of 2060 CPUs in the PassMark database. Its single-core performance scores 4084, ranking #1691, while its multicore score reaches 4373, positioning it at #1525. These results indicate that the processor performs comparably to mid-range Intel and AMD CPUs from the early 2010s, such as the Core i3-2328M and A9-9400. While it falls significantly behind current-generation processors like the Ryzen 9 9950X3D or Core Ultra 9 285K, it holds its own in basic computing environments.

When compared to its contemporaries, the Athlon X4 730 is slightly faster than some older dual-core and lower-clocked quad-core models but lags behind more advanced processors from both AMD and Intel. It is particularly suited for users who need a stable, low-power processor for web browsing, office applications, and media playback, but not for demanding tasks like video editing or gaming. As of March 2026, the Athlon X4 730 remains a viable choice for retro computing, system upgrades, or secondary machines where performance requirements are minimal.
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AMD Athlon X4 730

Main Specifications

Designer: AMD
Name: Athlon X4 730
Cores: 4
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 2800 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 28x (locked)
Core Name: Trinity
Socket: Socket FM2
Package: µPGA
Target Segment: Desktop
TDP: 65 W

Cache Specifications

L2 Cache: 3.815 MiB

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3

Physical Specifications

Process: 32 nm
Die Area: 246 mm²
Manufacturer: GlobalFoundries

CPU Features

MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX ABM FMA3 AES CLMUL F16C SSE4a FMA4 AMD-V TBM XOP
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