A4-1350 vs Athlon II X2 250u
A4-1350
Athlon II X2 250u
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 A4-1350 is positioned at rank 972 and the Athlon II X2 250u is on rank 891, so the Athlon II X2 250u offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar A4-1350
Performance Per Dollar Athlon II X2 250u
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A4-1350 | Athlon II X2 250u |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Kabini (2013−2014) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Regor (2009−2013) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A4-1350 | Athlon II X2 250u |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) |
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 A4-1350 and Athlon II X2 250u
A4-1350
The A4-1350 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Kabini (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Max frequency: 1 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FT3. Thermal design power (TDP): 8 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 911 points. Launch price was $50.
Athlon II X2 250u
The Athlon II X2 250u is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 20 October 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Regor (2009−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.6 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 935 points. Launch price was $35.
Processing Power
The A4-1350 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Athlon II X2 250u offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the A4-1350 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1 GHz on the A4-1350 versus 1.6 GHz on the Athlon II X2 250u — a 46.2% clock advantage for the Athlon II X2 250u. The A4-1350 uses the Kabini (2013−2014) architecture (32 nm), while the Athlon II X2 250u uses Regor (2009−2013) (45 nm). In PassMark, the A4-1350 scores 911 against the Athlon II X2 250u's 935 — a 2.6% lead for the Athlon II X2 250u. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 136 vs 222, a 48% lead for the Athlon II X2 250u that directly translates to higher frame rates. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | A4-1350 | Athlon II X2 250u |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1 GHz | 1.6 GHz+60% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 1 MB+100% |
| Process | 32 nm-29% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Kabini (2013−2014) | Regor (2009−2013) |
| PassMark | 911 | 935+3% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 136 | 222+63% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 423 |
Memory & Platform
The A4-1350 uses the FT3 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Athlon II X2 250u uses AM3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3L-1066 memory speed. Both support up to 8 GB of RAM. Memory channels: 1 (A4-1350) vs 2 (Athlon II X2 250u). PCIe lanes: 8 (A4-1350) vs 16 (Athlon II X2 250u) — the Athlon II X2 250u offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | A4-1350 | Athlon II X2 250u |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FT3 | AM3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3L-1066 | DDR3-1066 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Channels | 1 | 2+100% |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 8 | 16+100% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support AMD-V virtualization. The A4-1350 includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 8210), while the Athlon II X2 250u requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A4-1350 targets Tablet, Athlon II X2 250u targets Low Power Desktop. Direct competitor: A4-1350 rivals Atom Z3740; Athlon II X2 250u rivals Core 2 Duo E7500.
| Feature | A4-1350 | Athlon II X2 250u |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Radeon HD 8210 | — |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Tablet | Low Power Desktop |
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