A6-9500 vs Atom x7-E3950

A6-9500

2 Cores2 Thrd65 WWMax: 3.8 GHz2017

Atom x7-E3950

4 Cores4 Thrd12 WWMax: 2 GHz2016

Performance Spectrum - CPU

A6-9500

2 / 2

1,876

+0.6%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Atom x7-E3950

4 / 4

1,864

0.0%

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 A6-9500 is positioned at rank 823 and the Atom x7-E3950 is on rank 480, so the Atom x7-E3950 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 A6-9500

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

16786%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

15861%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

11516%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

3469%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

2748%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

2404%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

1377%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

1359%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

1237%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

1237%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

1223%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

1190%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

1174%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

1169%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

1158%

#295

Core i9-7940X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $275

98%

#823

A6-9500

MSRP: $101|Avg: $25

100%

#824

Pentium G2120T

MSRP: $87|Avg: $10

100%

#825

Athlon II X2 270

MSRP: $72|Avg: $15

100%

#827

Core i7-6850K

MSRP: $617|Avg: $80

99%

#828

Core i5-2500K

MSRP: $225|Avg: $35

99%

#829

Pentium G3430

MSRP: $116|Avg: $30

99%

#830

Pentium E5400

MSRP: $55|Avg: $49

99%

#831

Core i5-4570R

MSRP: $250|Avg: $20

99%

#832

A6-3650

MSRP: $115|Avg: $20

98%

#833

Core i7-4770R

MSRP: $360|Avg: $89

98%

#835

Core i7-2600

MSRP: $294|Avg: $50

98%

#836

Pentium G870

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

98%

#837

Athlon II X2 210e

MSRP: $60|Avg: $28

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Atom x7-E3950

#153

Core i7-1370P

MSRP: $438|Avg: $280

98%

#467

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

630%

#468

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

620%

#469

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

570%

#470

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

567%

#471

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

562%

#473

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

542%

#474

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

520%

#475

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

519%

#476

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

505%

#480

Atom x7-E3950

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#487

Processor U300

MSRP: $193|Avg: $180

99%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The A6-9500 (2017) utilizes 28 nm technology and DDR4-2400, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	A6-9500	Atom x7-E3950
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($25)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) / 28 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Apollo Lake (2014−2016) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Atom x7-E3950 (2016) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR3, DDR4, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	A6-9500	Atom x7-E3950
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($25)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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.

A6-9500 Benchmark Check

Atom x7-E3950 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of A6-9500 and Atom x7-E3950

A6-9500

The A6-9500 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 27 July 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1024 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 1,876 points. Launch price was $64.

Atom x7-E3950

The Atom x7-E3950 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 August 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Apollo Lake (2014−2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB (total). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1296. Thermal design power (TDP): 12 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 1,864 points. Launch price was $57.

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Processing Power

The A6-9500 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Atom x7-E3950 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Atom x7-E3950 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the A6-9500 versus 2 GHz on the Atom x7-E3950 — a 62.1% clock advantage for the A6-9500 (base: 3.5 GHz vs 1.6 GHz). The A6-9500 uses the Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) architecture (28 nm), while the Atom x7-E3950 uses Apollo Lake (2014−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the A6-9500 scores 1,876 against the Atom x7-E3950's 1,864 — a 0.6% lead for the A6-9500. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.

Feature	A6-9500	Atom x7-E3950
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	4 / 4+100%
Boost Clock	3.8 GHz+90%	2 GHz
Base Clock	3.5 GHz+119%	1.6 GHz
L3 Cache	0 kB	0 kB
L2 Cache	1024 kB	2 MB (total)+100%
Process	28 nm	14 nm-50%
Architecture	Bristol Ridge (2016−2019)	Apollo Lake (2014−2016)
PassMark	1,876	1,864
Geekbench 6 Single	—	245

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Memory & Platform

The A6-9500 uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Atom x7-E3950 uses FCBGA1296 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-2400 memory speed. The A6-9500 supports up to 64 GB of RAM compared to 8 GB — 155.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (A6-9500) vs 4 (Atom x7-E3950). PCIe lanes: 8 (A6-9500) vs 6 (Atom x7-E3950) — the A6-9500 offers 2 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AMD AM4 (A6-9500) and Apollo Lake (Atom x7-E3950).

Feature	A6-9500	Atom x7-E3950
Socket	AM4	FCBGA1296
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2400	LPDDR4-2400
Max RAM Capacity	64 GB+700%	8 GB
RAM Channels	2	4+100%
ECC Support	❌	✅
PCIe Lanes	8+33%	6

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (A6-9500) / VT-x, VT-d (Atom x7-E3950). Both include integrated graphics — AMD Radeon R5 (A6-9500) and HD Graphics 505 (Atom x7-E3950) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU.