A6-3600 vs Xeon L5335
A6-3600
Xeon L5335
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 A6-3600 is positioned at rank 613 and the Xeon L5335 is on rank 995, so the A6-3600 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar A6-3600
Performance Per Dollar Xeon L5335
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A6-3600 | Xeon L5335 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($25) | ✅ More affordable ($18) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Llano (2011−2012) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Clovertown (2006−2007) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A6-3600 | Xeon L5335 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+40%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($25) | ✅ More affordable ($18) |
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 A6-3600 and Xeon L5335
A6-3600
The A6-3600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Llano (2011−2012) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM1. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,718 points. Launch price was $70.
Xeon L5335
The Xeon L5335 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 13 August 2007 (18 years ago). It is based on the Clovertown (2006−2007) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 4 MB (total). Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: LGA771. Thermal design power (TDP): 50 Watt. Memory support: DDR2, DDR3 Depends on motherboard. Passmark benchmark score: 1,737 points. Launch price was $380.
Processing Power
Both the A6-3600 and Xeon L5335 share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the A6-3600 versus 2 GHz on the Xeon L5335 — a 18.2% clock advantage for the A6-3600 (base: 2.1 GHz vs 2 GHz). The A6-3600 uses the Llano (2011−2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Xeon L5335 uses Clovertown (2006−2007) (65 nm). In PassMark, the A6-3600 scores 1,718 against the Xeon L5335's 1,737 — a 1.1% lead for the Xeon L5335. L3 cache: 0 kB on the A6-3600 vs 8 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon L5335.
| Feature | A6-3600 | Xeon L5335 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 2.4 GHz+20% | 2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.1 GHz+5% | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 8 MB L2 Cache |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 4 MB (total)+300% |
| Process | 32 nm-51% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Llano (2011−2012) | Clovertown (2006−2007) |
| PassMark | 1,718 | 1,737+1% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 253 | — |
Memory & Platform
The A6-3600 uses the FM1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Xeon L5335 uses LGA771 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | A6-3600 | Xeon L5335 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FM1 | LGA771 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1866 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (A6-3600) / not specified (Xeon L5335). The A6-3600 includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 6530D), while the Xeon L5335 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A6-3600 targets Budget Desktop. Direct competitor: A6-3600 rivals Pentium G630.
| Feature | A6-3600 | Xeon L5335 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Radeon HD 6530D | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Budget Desktop | — |
Value Analysis
The A6-3600 launched at $95 MSRP, while the Xeon L5335 debuted at $380. At current prices ($25 vs $18), the Xeon L5335 is $7 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the A6-3600 delivers 68.7 pts/$ vs 96.5 pts/$ for the Xeon L5335 — making the Xeon L5335 the 33.6% better value option.
| Feature | A6-3600 | Xeon L5335 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $95-75% | $380 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $25 | $18-28% |
| Performance per Dollar | 68.7 | 96.5+40% |
| Release Date | 2011 | 2007 |
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