A6-6310
VS
Pentium P6300

A6-6310 vs Pentium P6300

AMD

A6-6310

4 Cores4 Thrd15 WWMax: 2.4 GHz2014
VS
Intel

Pentium P6300

2 Cores2 Thrd35 WWMax: 0.27 GHz2011

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 A6-6310 is positioned at rank 735 and the Pentium P6300 is on rank 852, so the A6-6310 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 A6-6310

#723
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
1050%
#724
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
1035%
#725
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
950%
#726
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
946%
#727
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
937%
#729
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
905%
#730
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
868%
#731
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
866%
#732
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
843%
#735
A6-6310
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#745
Pentium 6805
MSRP: $161|Avg: $161
98%
#749
Ryzen 3 7320C
MSRP: $299|Avg: $200
98%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium P6300

#840
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
1393%
#841
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
1373%
#842
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
1260%
#843
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
1255%
#844
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
1243%
#846
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
1200%
#847
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
1151%
#848
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
1149%
#849
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
1118%
#852
Pentium P6300
MSRP: $80|Avg: $10
100%
#854
E-350
MSRP: $50|Avg: $15
100%
#856
Ryzen Embedded R1305G
MSRP: $150|Avg: $50
99%
#863
Pentium Dual Core T2390
MSRP: $86|Avg: $5
98%
#867
Core i7-1160G7
MSRP: $426|Avg: N/A
97%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The A6-6310 leads in gaming performance. However, the Pentium P6300 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.5% greater multi-core processing power.
InsightA6-6310Pentium P6300
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($10)
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (Beema (2014) / 28 nm)
🛑 Legacy (Arrandale (2010−2011) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightA6-6310Pentium P6300
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($10)

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of A6-6310 and Pentium P6300

AMD

A6-6310

The A6-6310 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Beema (2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FT3. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1865. Passmark benchmark score: 1,676 points. Launch price was $70.

Intel

Pentium P6300

The Pentium P6300 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.27 GHz, with boost up to 0.27 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,685 points. Launch price was $69.

Processing Power

The A6-6310 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Pentium P6300 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the A6-6310 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the A6-6310 versus 0.27 GHz on the Pentium P6300 — a 159.6% clock advantage for the A6-6310 (base: 1.8 GHz vs 2.27 GHz). The A6-6310 uses the Beema (2014) architecture (28 nm), while the Pentium P6300 uses Arrandale (2010−2011) (32 nm). In PassMark, the A6-6310 scores 1,676 against the Pentium P6300's 1,685 — a 0.5% lead for the Pentium P6300.

FeatureA6-6310Pentium P6300
Cores / Threads
4 / 4+100%
2 / 2
Boost Clock
2.4 GHz+789%
0.27 GHz
Base Clock
1.8 GHz
2.27 GHz+26%
L3 Cache
3 MB (total)
L2 Cache
2048 kB+700%
256K (per core)
Process
28 nm-13%
32 nm
Architecture
Beema (2014)
Arrandale (2010−2011)
PassMark
1,676
1,685
Geekbench 6 Single
220
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Memory & Platform

The A6-6310 uses the FT3 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium P6300 uses PGA988 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureA6-6310Pentium P6300
Socket
FT3
PGA988
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0+50%
PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed
DDR3L-1866
Max RAM Capacity
16 GB
RAM Channels
1
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
8
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: AMD-V (A6-6310) / not specified (Pentium P6300). The A6-6310 includes integrated graphics (Radeon R4), while the Pentium P6300 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A6-6310 targets Entry Laptop. Direct competitor: A6-6310 rivals Pentium N3530.

FeatureA6-6310Pentium P6300
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
Radeon R4
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
AMD-V
Target Use
Entry Laptop