CPU
GPU
A4-3300M
Pentium E6600
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 A4-3300M is positioned at rank 888 and the Pentium E6600 is on rank 912, so the A4-3300M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar A4-3300M
Performance Per Dollar Pentium E6600
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A4-3300M | Pentium E6600 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Llano (2011−2012) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Wolfdale (2008−2010) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A4-3300M | Pentium E6600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) |
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 A4-3300M and Pentium E6600
A4-3300M
The A4-3300M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Llano (2011−2012) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 2.5 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FS1. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,186 points. Launch price was $50.
Pentium E6600
The Pentium E6600 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 17 January 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Wolfdale (2008−2010) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.06 GHz, with boost up to 0.07 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB (total). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,194 points. Launch price was $16.
Processing Power
Both the A4-3300M and Pentium E6600 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.5 GHz on the A4-3300M versus 0.07 GHz on the Pentium E6600 — a 189.1% clock advantage for the A4-3300M (base: 1.9 GHz vs 3.06 GHz). The A4-3300M uses the Llano (2011−2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Pentium E6600 uses Wolfdale (2008−2010) (45 nm). In PassMark, the A4-3300M scores 1,186 against the Pentium E6600's 1,194 — a 0.7% lead for the Pentium E6600. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | A4-3300M | Pentium E6600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.5 GHz+3471% | 0.07 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.9 GHz | 3.06 GHz+61% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 2 MB (total)+100% |
| Process | 32 nm-29% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Llano (2011−2012) | Wolfdale (2008−2010) |
| PassMark | 1,186 | 1,194 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 256 | — |
Memory & Platform
The A4-3300M uses the FS1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium E6600 uses LGA775 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | A4-3300M | Pentium E6600 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FS1 | LGA775 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0+82% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (A4-3300M) / not specified (Pentium E6600). The A4-3300M includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 6480G), while the Pentium E6600 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A4-3300M targets Budget Laptop. Direct competitor: A4-3300M rivals Pentium B940.
| Feature | A4-3300M | Pentium E6600 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Radeon HD 6480G | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Budget Laptop | — |
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