A4-5050 vs Athlon Neo X2 L335
A4-5050
Athlon Neo X2 L335
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 A4-5050 is positioned at rank 831 and the Athlon Neo X2 L335 is on rank 944, so the A4-5050 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar A4-5050
Performance Per Dollar Athlon Neo X2 L335
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A4-5050 | Athlon Neo X2 L335 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Congo (2009) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A4-5050 | Athlon Neo X2 L335 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 A4-5050 and Athlon Neo X2 L335
A4-5050
The A4-5050 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: 1.5 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FT3. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,328 points. Launch price was $50.
Athlon Neo X2 L335
The Athlon Neo X2 L335 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Congo (2009) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.6 GHz. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: ASB1. Thermal design power (TDP): 512 kB. Memory support: DDR2. Passmark benchmark score: 1,331 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The A4-5050 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Athlon Neo X2 L335 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the A4-5050 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.5 GHz on the A4-5050 versus 1.6 GHz on the Athlon Neo X2 L335 — a 6.5% clock advantage for the Athlon Neo X2 L335. The A4-5050 uses the Kabini (2013−2014) architecture (32 nm), while the Athlon Neo X2 L335 uses Congo (2009) (65 nm). In PassMark, the A4-5050 scores 1,328 against the Athlon Neo X2 L335's 1,331 — a 0.2% lead for the Athlon Neo X2 L335.
| Feature | A4-5050 | Athlon Neo X2 L335 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.5 GHz | 1.6 GHz+7% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | — |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 512 kB |
| Process | 32 nm-51% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Kabini (2013−2014) | Congo (2009) |
| PassMark | 1,328 | 1,331 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 180 | — |
Memory & Platform
The A4-5050 uses the FT3 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Athlon Neo X2 L335 uses ASB1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3L-1600 on the A4-5050 versus DDR2-800 on the Athlon Neo X2 L335 — the A4-5050 supports 40% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The A4-5050 supports up to 16 GB of RAM compared to 4 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 1 (A4-5050) vs 2 (Athlon Neo X2 L335). PCIe lanes: 8 (A4-5050) vs 0 (Athlon Neo X2 L335) — the A4-5050 offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | A4-5050 | Athlon Neo X2 L335 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FT3 | ASB1 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3L-1600+50% | DDR2-800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB+300% | 4 GB |
| RAM Channels | 1 | 2+100% |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 8 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (A4-5050) / not specified (Athlon Neo X2 L335). The A4-5050 includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 8330), while the Athlon Neo X2 L335 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A4-5050 targets Entry Laptop. Direct competitor: A4-5050 rivals Pentium N3530.
| Feature | A4-5050 | Athlon Neo X2 L335 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Radeon HD 8330 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Entry Laptop | — |
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