A4-6300 vs Atom N550

A4-6300

2 Cores2 Thrd65 WWMax: 3.9 GHz2013

Atom N550

2 Cores4 Thrd9 WWMax: 1.5 GHz2010

Performance Spectrum - CPU

A4-6300

2 / 2

1,436

+0.1%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Atom N550

2 / 4

1,435

0.0%

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 A4-6300 is positioned at rank 708 and the Atom N550 is on rank 618, so the Atom N550 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar A4-6300

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

13026%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

12308%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

8937%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

2692%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

2133%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

1866%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

1069%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

1055%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

960%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

960%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

949%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

924%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

911%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

907%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

899%

#391

Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX

MSRP: $1299|Avg: $1300

99%

#708

A4-6300

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#709

Core i3-4360T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $40

100%

#711

Core i5-3470S

MSRP: $184|Avg: $37

99%

#712

Core i5-4670T

MSRP: $189|Avg: $35

99%

#713

Core i5-2400S

MSRP: $135|Avg: $10

99%

#714

Pentium G3420

MSRP: $86|Avg: $40

98%

#715

Core i5-6500

MSRP: $239|Avg: $123

98%

#716

Core i3-4340

MSRP: $149|Avg: $50

98%

#717

Core i7-4770T

MSRP: $250|Avg: $39

98%

#718

Core i5-4690K

MSRP: $243|Avg: $101

98%

#719

Core i5-4670R

MSRP: $224|Avg: $29

98%

#720

Core i5-3340

MSRP: $182|Avg: $15

98%

#721

Core i7-4770

MSRP: $303|Avg: $50

97%

#722

Athlon II X3 440

MSRP: $75|Avg: $10

97%

#723

Core i3-4130T

MSRP: $124|Avg: $10

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Atom N550

#605

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

818%

#606

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

806%

#607

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

740%

#608

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

736%

#609

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

730%

#611

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

705%

#612

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

676%

#613

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

674%

#614

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

656%

#618

Atom N550

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#621

Athlon II P320

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

99%

#624

Core 3 N355

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

98%

#627

Core i5-1335UE

MSRP: $312|Avg: $312

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The A4-6300 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Atom N550 in both compute-intensive tasks (0.1% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	A4-6300	Atom N550
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Richland (2013−2014) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Pineview (2009−2011) / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	A4-6300	Atom N550
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

A4-6300 Benchmark Check

Atom N550 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of A4-6300 and Atom N550

A4-6300

The A4-6300 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Richland (2013−2014) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1024 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,436 points. Launch price was $50.

Atom N550

The Atom N550 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 23 August 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Pineview (2009−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 1.5 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA559. Thermal design power (TDP): 8.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,435 points. Launch price was $86.

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Processing Power

The A4-6300 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Atom N550's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the A4-6300 versus 1.5 GHz on the Atom N550 — a 88.9% clock advantage for the A4-6300 (base: 3.7 GHz vs 1.5 GHz). The A4-6300 uses the Richland (2013−2014) architecture (32 nm), while the Atom N550 uses Pineview (2009−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the A4-6300 scores 1,436 against the Atom N550's 1,435 — a 0.1% lead for the A4-6300. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.

Feature	A4-6300	Atom N550
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 4
Boost Clock	3.9 GHz+160%	1.5 GHz
Base Clock	3.7 GHz+147%	1.5 GHz
L3 Cache	0 kB	0 kB
L2 Cache	1024 kB+100%	512K (per core)
Process	32 nm-29%	45 nm
Architecture	Richland (2013−2014)	Pineview (2009−2011)
PassMark	1,436	1,435
Geekbench 6 Single	373	—

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Memory & Platform

The A4-6300 uses the FM2 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Atom N550 uses FCBGA559 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1600 memory speed. The A4-6300 supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 2 GB — 176.5% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (A4-6300) vs 1 (Atom N550). PCIe lanes: 16 (A4-6300) vs 0 (Atom N550) — the A4-6300 offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: A55,A58,A68H,A75,A78,A88X (A4-6300) and Intel NM10 (Atom N550).

Feature	A4-6300	Atom N550
Socket	FM2	FCBGA559
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+50%	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1600	DDR3-667
Max RAM Capacity	32 GB+1500%	2 GB
RAM Channels	2+100%	1
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	16	0

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: AMD-V (A4-6300) / not specified (Atom N550). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon HD 8370D (A4-6300) and Intel GMA 3150 (Atom N550) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A4-6300 targets Budget Desktop. Direct competitor: A4-6300 rivals Pentium G3220.