A6-7480 vs Athlon 5350
A6-7480
Athlon 5350
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 A6-7480 is positioned at rank 597 and the Athlon 5350 is on rank 564, so the Athlon 5350 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar A6-7480
Performance Per Dollar Athlon 5350
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A6-7480 | Athlon 5350 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Carrizo (2015−2018) / 28 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Kabini (2013−2014) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A6-7480 | Athlon 5350 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) |
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 A6-7480 and Athlon 5350
A6-7480
The A6-7480 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Carrizo (2015−2018) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB (total). Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FM2+. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 1,793 points. Launch price was $70.
Athlon 5350
The Athlon 5350 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Kabini (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.05 GHz, with boost up to 2.05 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: AM1. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,796 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The A6-7480 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Athlon 5350 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Athlon 5350 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the A6-7480 versus 2.05 GHz on the Athlon 5350 — a 59.8% clock advantage for the A6-7480 (base: 3.5 GHz vs 2.05 GHz). The A6-7480 uses the Carrizo (2015−2018) architecture (28 nm), while the Athlon 5350 uses Kabini (2013−2014) (28 nm). In PassMark, the A6-7480 scores 1,793 against the Athlon 5350's 1,796 — a 0.2% lead for the Athlon 5350.
| Feature | A6-7480 | Athlon 5350 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 3.8 GHz+85% | 2.05 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.5 GHz+71% | 2.05 GHz |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (total) | 2048 kB+100% |
| Process | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Architecture | Carrizo (2015−2018) | Kabini (2013−2014) |
| PassMark | 1,793 | 1,796 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 223 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 708 |
Memory & Platform
The A6-7480 uses the FM2+ socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Athlon 5350 uses AM1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 2133 on the A6-7480 versus 1600 on the Athlon 5350 — the A6-7480 supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The A6-7480 supports up to 32 of RAM compared to 16 — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (A6-7480) vs 1 (Athlon 5350). PCIe lanes: 16 (A6-7480) vs 8 (Athlon 5350) — the A6-7480 offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: FM2+ (A6-7480) and AM1 (Athlon 5350).
| Feature | A6-7480 | Athlon 5350 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FM2+ | AM1 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 2133+33% | 1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32+100% | 16 |
| RAM Channels | 2+100% | 1 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16+100% | 8 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support true virtualization. Both include integrated graphics — Radeon R5 Graphics (A6-7480) and Radeon R3 Graphics (Athlon 5350) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: A6-7480 rivals Pentium G4400; Athlon 5350 rivals Pentium J2900.
| Feature | A6-7480 | Athlon 5350 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon R5 Graphics | Radeon R3 Graphics |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | true | true |
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