Athlon 220GE vs FX-6330
Athlon 220GE
FX-6330
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Athlon 220GE
Performance Per Dollar FX-6330
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon 220GE | FX-6330 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($60) | ✅ More affordable ($25) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Zen (2017−2020) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Vishera (2012−2015) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon 220GE | FX-6330 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+140%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($60) | ✅ More affordable ($25) |
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 Athlon 220GE and FX-6330
Athlon 220GE
The Athlon 220GE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 1 June 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Zen (2017−2020) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 4,441 points. Launch price was $65.
FX-6330
The FX-6330 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 15 December 2015 (9 years ago). It is based on the Vishera (2012−2015) architecture. It features 6 cores and 6 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 6 MB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: AM3+. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 4,433 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Athlon 220GE packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the FX-6330 offers 6 cores / 6 threads — the FX-6330 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Athlon 220GE versus 4.2 GHz on the FX-6330 — a 21.1% clock advantage for the FX-6330 (base: 3.4 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Athlon 220GE uses the Zen (2017−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the FX-6330 uses Vishera (2012−2015) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon 220GE scores 4,441 against the FX-6330's 4,433 — a 0.2% lead for the Athlon 220GE. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Athlon 220GE vs 8 MB (total) on the FX-6330.
| Feature | Athlon 220GE | FX-6330 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 6 / 6+200% |
| Boost Clock | 3.4 GHz | 4.2 GHz+24% |
| Base Clock | 3.4 GHz | 3.6 GHz+6% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 8 MB (total)+100% |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 6 MB+1100% |
| Process | 14 nm-56% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Zen (2017−2020) | Vishera (2012−2015) |
| PassMark | 4,441 | 4,433 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 886 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 2,023 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon 220GE uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the FX-6330 uses AM3+ (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Athlon 220GE | FX-6330 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | AM3+ |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2667 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 8 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (Athlon 220GE) / not specified (FX-6330). The Athlon 220GE includes integrated graphics (Radeon Vega 3), while the FX-6330 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Athlon 220GE targets Desktop. Direct competitor: Athlon 220GE rivals Pentium Gold G5400.
| Feature | Athlon 220GE | FX-6330 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Radeon Vega 3 | — |
| Unlocked | Yes | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Desktop | — |
Value Analysis
The Athlon 220GE launched at $65 MSRP, while the FX-6330 debuted at $109. At current prices ($60 vs $25), the FX-6330 is $35 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon 220GE delivers 74.0 pts/$ vs 177.3 pts/$ for the FX-6330 — making the FX-6330 the 82.2% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon 220GE | FX-6330 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $65-40% | $109 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $60 | $25-58% |
| Performance per Dollar | 74.0 | 177.3+140% |
| Release Date | 2018 | 2015 |
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