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AMD A4 PRO-3340B with Radeon HD 8240 Graphics vs AMD A6-6310 with Radeon R4 Graphics: Comparison
What is the difference between A4 PRO-3340B with Radeon HD 8240 Graphics and A6-6310 with Radeon R4 Graphics?
The first real difference is p-core base clock: A4 PRO-3340B with Radeon HD 8240 Graphics 2.2 GHz against A6-6310 with Radeon R4 Graphics 2.4 GHz. There is a split on memory type as well, DDR3 , DDR3L, 1-Channel, Up to 1600 MT/s on the A4 PRO-3340B with Radeon HD 8240 Graphics versus DDR3L, 1-Channel, Up to 1865 MT/s on the A6-6310 with Radeon R4 Graphics. Igpu model is not the same on both, AMD Radeon HD 8240 Graphics on the A4 PRO-3340B with Radeon HD 8240 Graphics versus AMD Radeon R4 Graphics on the A6-6310 with Radeon R4 Graphics. They differ on retail availability too, Tray OEM on the A4 PRO-3340B with Radeon HD 8240 Graphics versus Soldered Only on the A6-6310 with Radeon R4 Graphics.
Which should you buy, A4 PRO-3340B with Radeon HD 8240 Graphics or A6-6310 with Radeon R4 Graphics?
The A4 PRO-3340B with Radeon HD 8240 Graphics is the one to take for PRO A-Series platform upgrades or repairs and budget legacy builds, though it is not built for modern gaming or productivity workloads and new builds. The A6-6310 with Radeon R4 Graphics suits A-Series platform upgrades or repairs and budget legacy builds, though it is not the pick for modern gaming or productivity workloads and new builds.
Where the two are identical
The common ground is wider than the gap: total cores, performance cores, efficiency cores, total threads and integrated graphics are identical here. They match on 8 further specifications as well.
Frequently asked questions
Do the A4 PRO-3340B with Radeon HD 8240 Graphics and A6-6310 with Radeon R4 Graphics differ on tdp?
Yes. TDP reads 25 W on the A4 PRO-3340B with Radeon HD 8240 Graphics versus 15 W on the A6-6310 with Radeon R4 Graphics.
Is the Socket Status the same on the A4 PRO-3340B with Radeon HD 8240 Graphics and A6-6310 with Radeon R4 Graphics?
It is. Both are listed at End of Life, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Product Line
- AMD A4 PRO-3340B with Radeon HD 8240 Graphics
- Other
- AMD A6-6310 with Radeon R4 Graphics
- Other
Form Factor
- AMD A4 PRO-3340B with Radeon HD 8240 Graphics
- Laptop
- AMD A6-6310 with Radeon R4 Graphics
- Laptop
Codename
- AMD A4 PRO-3340B with Radeon HD 8240 Graphics
- Kabini
- AMD A6-6310 with Radeon R4 Graphics
- Beema
TDP
- AMD A4 PRO-3340B with Radeon HD 8240 Graphics
- 25 W
- AMD A6-6310 with Radeon R4 Graphics
- 15 W
iGPU
- AMD A4 PRO-3340B with Radeon HD 8240 Graphics
- AMD Radeon HD 8240 Graphics
- AMD A6-6310 with Radeon R4 Graphics
- AMD Radeon R4 Graphics
Market Segment
- AMD A4 PRO-3340B with Radeon HD 8240 Graphics
- Laptop
- AMD A6-6310 with Radeon R4 Graphics
- Laptop
Socket
- AMD A4 PRO-3340B with Radeon HD 8240 Graphics
- FT3
- AMD A6-6310 with Radeon R4 Graphics
- FT3b
Socket Status
- AMD A4 PRO-3340B with Radeon HD 8240 Graphics
- End of Life
- AMD A6-6310 with Radeon R4 Graphics
- End of Life
Process Node
- AMD A4 PRO-3340B with Radeon HD 8240 Graphics
- 28nm
- AMD A6-6310 with Radeon R4 Graphics
- 28nm
Total Cores
- AMD A4 PRO-3340B with Radeon HD 8240 Graphics
- 4
- AMD A6-6310 with Radeon R4 Graphics
- 4
Performance Cores
- AMD A4 PRO-3340B with Radeon HD 8240 Graphics
- 4
- AMD A6-6310 with Radeon R4 Graphics
- 4
Efficiency Cores
- AMD A4 PRO-3340B with Radeon HD 8240 Graphics
- 0
- AMD A6-6310 with Radeon R4 Graphics
- 0
Total Threads
- AMD A4 PRO-3340B with Radeon HD 8240 Graphics
- 4
- AMD A6-6310 with Radeon R4 Graphics
- 4
SMT Enabled
- AMD A4 PRO-3340B with Radeon HD 8240 Graphics
- No
- AMD A6-6310 with Radeon R4 Graphics
- No
P-Core Base Clock
- AMD A4 PRO-3340B with Radeon HD 8240 Graphics
- 2.2 GHz
- AMD A6-6310 with Radeon R4 Graphics
- 2.4 GHz
Unlocked Multiplier
- AMD A4 PRO-3340B with Radeon HD 8240 Graphics
- No
- AMD A6-6310 with Radeon R4 Graphics
- No
L2 Cache
- AMD A4 PRO-3340B with Radeon HD 8240 Graphics
- 2 MB
- AMD A6-6310 with Radeon R4 Graphics
- 2 MB
Base Power
- AMD A4 PRO-3340B with Radeon HD 8240 Graphics
- 25 W
- AMD A6-6310 with Radeon R4 Graphics
- 15 W
Memory Type
- AMD A4 PRO-3340B with Radeon HD 8240 Graphics
- DDR3 , DDR3L, 1-Channel, Up to 1600 MT/s
- AMD A6-6310 with Radeon R4 Graphics
- DDR3L, 1-Channel, Up to 1865 MT/s
Memory Channels
- AMD A4 PRO-3340B with Radeon HD 8240 Graphics
- 1
- AMD A6-6310 with Radeon R4 Graphics
- 1
Integrated Graphics
- AMD A4 PRO-3340B with Radeon HD 8240 Graphics
- Yes
- AMD A6-6310 with Radeon R4 Graphics
- Yes
iGPU Model
- AMD A4 PRO-3340B with Radeon HD 8240 Graphics
- AMD Radeon HD 8240 Graphics
- AMD A6-6310 with Radeon R4 Graphics
- AMD Radeon R4 Graphics
Retail Availability
- AMD A4 PRO-3340B with Radeon HD 8240 Graphics
- Tray OEM
- AMD A6-6310 with Radeon R4 Graphics
- Soldered Only
Which one should you pick?
Choose AMD A4 PRO-3340B with Radeon HD 8240 Graphics if you want the higher L2 cache (2 MB vs 2 MB) and the higher memory channels (1 vs 1).
Choose AMD A6-6310 with Radeon R4 Graphics if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.