CPU
GPU
A4-3310MX
Athlon II X2 250e
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 A4-3310MX is positioned at rank 887 and the Athlon II X2 250e is on rank 889, so the A4-3310MX offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar A4-3310MX
Performance Per Dollar Athlon II X2 250e
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A4-3310MX | Athlon II X2 250e |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Llano (2011−2012) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Regor (2009−2013) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A4-3310MX | Athlon II X2 250e |
|---|---|---|
| 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 A4-3310MX and Athlon II X2 250e
A4-3310MX
The A4-3310MX 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 2.1 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: 1,190 points. Launch price was $50.
Athlon II X2 250e
The Athlon II X2 250e is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 21 September 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Regor (2009−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,202 points. Launch price was $77.
Processing Power
Both the A4-3310MX and Athlon II X2 250e share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.5 GHz on the A4-3310MX versus 3 GHz on the Athlon II X2 250e — a 18.2% clock advantage for the Athlon II X2 250e (base: 2.1 GHz vs 3 GHz). The A4-3310MX uses the Llano (2011−2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Athlon II X2 250e uses Regor (2009−2013) (45 nm). In PassMark, the A4-3310MX scores 1,190 against the Athlon II X2 250e's 1,202 — a 1% lead for the Athlon II X2 250e. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 273 vs 250, a 8.8% lead for the A4-3310MX that directly translates to higher frame rates. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | A4-3310MX | Athlon II X2 250e |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.5 GHz | 3 GHz+20% |
| Base Clock | 2.1 GHz | 3 GHz+43% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1 MB |
| Process | 32 nm-29% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Llano (2011−2012) | Regor (2009−2013) |
| PassMark | 1,190 | 1,202+1% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 273+9% | 250 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 470 |
Memory & Platform
The A4-3310MX uses the FS1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Athlon II X2 250e uses AM3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1333 memory speed. Both support up to 16 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (A4-3310MX) vs 0 (Athlon II X2 250e) — the A4-3310MX offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | A4-3310MX | Athlon II X2 250e |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FS1 | AM3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support AMD-V virtualization. The A4-3310MX includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 6480G), while the Athlon II X2 250e requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A4-3310MX targets Budget Laptop, Athlon II X2 250e targets Energy Efficient Legacy Desktop. Direct competitor: A4-3310MX rivals Pentium B960; Athlon II X2 250e rivals Pentium E5700.
| Feature | A4-3310MX | Athlon II X2 250e |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Radeon HD 6480G | — |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Budget Laptop | Energy Efficient Legacy Desktop |
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