A10 Micro-6700T vs Athlon 5150
A10 Micro-6700T
Athlon 5150
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The A10 Micro-6700T is positioned at rank 724 and the Athlon 5150 is on rank 314, so the Athlon 5150 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar A10 Micro-6700T
Performance Per Dollar Athlon 5150
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A10 Micro-6700T | Athlon 5150 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($21) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Mullins (2014) / 28 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Kabini (2013−2014) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A10 Micro-6700T | Athlon 5150 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($21) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of A10 Micro-6700T and Athlon 5150
A10 Micro-6700T
The A10 Micro-6700T is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 29 April 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Mullins (2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FT3. Thermal design power (TDP): 5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1333. Passmark benchmark score: 1,426 points. Launch price was $69.
Athlon 5150
The Athlon 5150 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Kabini (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Max frequency: 1.6 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: AM1. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,415 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
Both the A10 Micro-6700T and Athlon 5150 share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.2 GHz on the A10 Micro-6700T versus 1.6 GHz on the Athlon 5150 — a 31.6% clock advantage for the A10 Micro-6700T. The A10 Micro-6700T uses the Mullins (2014) architecture (28 nm), while the Athlon 5150 uses Kabini (2013−2014) (28 nm). In PassMark, the A10 Micro-6700T scores 1,426 against the Athlon 5150's 1,415 — a 0.8% lead for the A10 Micro-6700T.
| Feature | A10 Micro-6700T | Athlon 5150 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 2.2 GHz+38% | 1.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.2 GHz | — |
| L2 Cache | 2048 kB | 2048 kB |
| Process | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Architecture | Mullins (2014) | Kabini (2013−2014) |
| PassMark | 1,426 | 1,415 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 250 | — |
Memory & Platform
The A10 Micro-6700T uses the FT3 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Athlon 5150 uses AM1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1333 on the A10 Micro-6700T versus 1600 on the Athlon 5150 — the Athlon 5150 supports 199.3% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Athlon 5150 supports up to 16 of RAM compared to 8 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 1-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 4 PCIe lanes.
| Feature | A10 Micro-6700T | Athlon 5150 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FT3 | AM1 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | 1600+53233% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB+52428700% | 16 |
| RAM Channels | 1 | 1 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 4 | 4 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: AMD-V (A10 Micro-6700T) vs true (Athlon 5150). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon R6 (A10 Micro-6700T) and Radeon R3 Graphics (Athlon 5150) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A10 Micro-6700T targets Tablet. Direct competitor: A10 Micro-6700T rivals Atom Z3770; Athlon 5150 rivals Pentium J2900.
| Feature | A10 Micro-6700T | Athlon 5150 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon R6 | Radeon R3 Graphics |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | true |
| Target Use | Tablet | — |
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