A6-3650 vs Pentium G3260
A6-3650
Pentium G3260
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 A6-3650 is positioned at rank 832 and the Pentium G3260 is on rank 556, so the Pentium G3260 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar A6-3650
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G3260
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A6-3650 | Pentium G3260 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($20) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($21) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Llano (2011−2012) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A6-3650 | Pentium G3260 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+4%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($20) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($21) |
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 A6-3650 and Pentium G3260
A6-3650
The A6-3650 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 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM1. Thermal design power (TDP): 100 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,098 points. Launch price was $70.
Pentium G3260
The Pentium G3260 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency: 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 53 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1333, DDR3L-1333. Passmark benchmark score: 2,116 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The A6-3650 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Pentium G3260 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the A6-3650 has 2 more cores. The A6-3650 is built on the Llano (2011−2012) architecture. In PassMark, the A6-3650 scores 2,098 against the Pentium G3260's 2,116 — a 0.9% lead for the Pentium G3260. L3 cache: 0 kB on the A6-3650 vs 3 MB on the Pentium G3260.
| Feature | A6-3650 | Pentium G3260 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.6 GHz | — |
| Base Clock | 2.6 GHz | 3.3 GHz+27% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 3 MB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | — |
| Process | 32 nm | 22 nm-31% |
| Architecture | Llano (2011−2012) | — |
| PassMark | 2,098 | 2,116 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 311 | — |
Memory & Platform
The A6-3650 uses the FM1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium G3260 uses LGA1150 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | A6-3650 | Pentium G3260 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FM1 | LGA1150 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1866 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (A6-3650) / not specified (Pentium G3260). The A6-3650 includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 6530D), while the Pentium G3260 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A6-3650 targets Budget Desktop. Direct competitor: A6-3650 rivals Pentium G850.
| Feature | A6-3650 | Pentium G3260 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Radeon HD 6530D | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Budget Desktop | — |
Value Analysis
The A6-3650 launched at $115 MSRP, while the Pentium G3260 debuted at $64. At current prices ($20 vs $21), the A6-3650 is $1 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the A6-3650 delivers 104.9 pts/$ vs 100.8 pts/$ for the Pentium G3260 — making the A6-3650 the 4% better value option.
| Feature | A6-3650 | Pentium G3260 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $115 | $64-44% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20-5% | $21 |
| Performance per Dollar | 104.9+4% | 100.8 |
| Release Date | 2011 | 2015 |
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