CPU
GPU
A6-3650
Xeon X3330
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 Xeon X3330 is on rank 854, so the A6-3650 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 Xeon X3330
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A6-3650 | Xeon X3330 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Llano (2011−2012) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A6-3650 | Xeon X3330 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 Xeon X3330
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.
Xeon X3330
The Xeon X3330 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. Base frequency: 2.66 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB L2 Cache. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 2,102 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The A6-3650 is built on the Llano (2011−2012) architecture. In PassMark, the A6-3650 scores 2,098 against the Xeon X3330's 2,102 — a 0.2% lead for the Xeon X3330. L3 cache: 0 kB on the A6-3650 vs 6 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon X3330.
| Feature | A6-3650 | Xeon X3330 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | — |
| Boost Clock | 2.6 GHz | — |
| Base Clock | 2.6 GHz | 2.66 GHz+2% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 6 MB L2 Cache |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | — |
| Process | 32 nm-29% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Llano (2011−2012) | — |
| PassMark | 2,098 | 2,102 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 311 | — |
Memory & Platform
The A6-3650 uses the FM1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Xeon X3330 uses LGA775 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | A6-3650 | Xeon X3330 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FM1 | LGA775 |
| 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 (A6-3650) / not specified (Xeon X3330). The A6-3650 includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 6530D), while the Xeon X3330 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A6-3650 targets Budget Desktop. Direct competitor: A6-3650 rivals Pentium G850.
| Feature | A6-3650 | Xeon X3330 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Radeon HD 6530D | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Budget Desktop | — |
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