A8-6410 vs Athlon II P320
A8-6410
Athlon II P320
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 A8-6410 is positioned at rank 928 and the Athlon II P320 is on rank 622, so the Athlon II P320 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar A8-6410
Performance Per Dollar Athlon II P320
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A8-6410 | Athlon II P320 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($40) | ✅ More affordable ($15) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Beema (2014) / 28 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Champlain (2010−2011) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A8-6410 | Athlon II P320 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+167%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($40) | ✅ More affordable ($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 A8-6410 and Athlon II P320
A8-6410
The A8-6410 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 2 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: DDR3L-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 1,772 points. Launch price was $90.
Athlon II P320
The Athlon II P320 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Champlain (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2.1 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: S1g4. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,776 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The A8-6410 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Athlon II P320 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the A8-6410 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the A8-6410 versus 2.1 GHz on the Athlon II P320 — a 13.3% clock advantage for the A8-6410. The A8-6410 uses the Beema (2014) architecture (28 nm), while the Athlon II P320 uses Champlain (2010−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the A8-6410 scores 1,772 against the Athlon II P320's 1,776 — a 0.2% lead for the Athlon II P320.
| Feature | A8-6410 | Athlon II P320 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.4 GHz+14% | 2.1 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | — |
| L2 Cache | 2048 kB+100% | 1 MB |
| Process | 28 nm-38% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Beema (2014) | Champlain (2010−2011) |
| PassMark | 1,772 | 1,776 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 189 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 308 |
Memory & Platform
The A8-6410 uses the FT3 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Athlon II P320 uses S1g4 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 1866 on the A8-6410 versus DDR3-1066 on the Athlon II P320 — the A8-6410 supports 199.4% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The A8-6410 supports up to 16 of RAM compared to 8 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 1 (A8-6410) vs 2 (Athlon II P320). PCIe lanes: 4 (A8-6410) vs 0 (Athlon II P320) — the A8-6410 offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: FT3b (A8-6410) and M880G (Athlon II P320).
| Feature | A8-6410 | Athlon II P320 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FT3 | S1g4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 1866+62100% | DDR3-1066 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 | 8 GB+52428700% |
| RAM Channels | 1 | 2+100% |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 4 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: true (A8-6410) vs AMD-V (Athlon II P320). The A8-6410 includes integrated graphics (Radeon R5 Graphics), while the Athlon II P320 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Athlon II P320 targets Laptop. Direct competitor: A8-6410 rivals Pentium N3530; Athlon II P320 rivals Pentium P6000.
| Feature | A8-6410 | Athlon II P320 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Radeon R5 Graphics | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | true | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Laptop |
Value Analysis
The A8-6410 launched at $100 MSRP, while the Athlon II P320 debuted at $50. At current prices ($40 vs $15), the Athlon II P320 is $25 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the A8-6410 delivers 44.3 pts/$ vs 118.4 pts/$ for the Athlon II P320 — making the Athlon II P320 the 91.1% better value option.
| Feature | A8-6410 | Athlon II P320 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100 | $50-50% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40 | $15-63% |
| Performance per Dollar | 44.3 | 118.4+167% |
| Release Date | 2014 | 2010 |
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