CPU
GPU
Athlon 5150
A10 Micro-6700T
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 Athlon 5150 is positioned at rank 314 and the A10 Micro-6700T is on rank 724, so the Athlon 5150 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Athlon 5150
Performance Per Dollar A10 Micro-6700T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon 5150 | A10 Micro-6700T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($21) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Kabini (2013−2014) / 28 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Mullins (2014) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon 5150 | A10 Micro-6700T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($21) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 5150 and A10 Micro-6700T
Athlon 5150
The Athlon 5150 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. Max frequency: 1.6 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: 1,415 points. Launch price was $149.
A10 Micro-6700T
The A10 Micro-6700T is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 29 April 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Mullins (2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FT3. Thermal design power (TDP): 5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1333. Passmark benchmark score: 1,426 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
Both the Athlon 5150 and A10 Micro-6700T share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.6 GHz on the Athlon 5150 versus 2.2 GHz on the A10 Micro-6700T — a 31.6% clock advantage for the A10 Micro-6700T. The Athlon 5150 uses the Kabini (2013−2014) architecture (28 nm), while the A10 Micro-6700T uses Mullins (2014) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon 5150 scores 1,415 against the A10 Micro-6700T's 1,426 — a 0.8% lead for the A10 Micro-6700T.
| Feature | Athlon 5150 | A10 Micro-6700T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 1.6 GHz | 2.2 GHz+38% |
| Base Clock | — | 1.2 GHz |
| L2 Cache | 2048 kB | 2048 kB |
| Process | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Architecture | Kabini (2013−2014) | Mullins (2014) |
| PassMark | 1,415 | 1,426 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 250 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon 5150 uses the AM1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the A10 Micro-6700T uses FT3 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 1600 on the Athlon 5150 versus DDR3-1333 on the A10 Micro-6700T — the Athlon 5150 supports 199.3% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Athlon 5150 supports up to 16 of RAM compared to 8 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 1-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 4 PCIe lanes.
| Feature | Athlon 5150 | A10 Micro-6700T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM1 | FT3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | 1600+53233% | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 | 8 GB+52428700% |
| RAM Channels | 1 | 1 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 4 | 4 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: true (Athlon 5150) vs AMD-V (A10 Micro-6700T). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon R3 Graphics (Athlon 5150) and Radeon R6 (A10 Micro-6700T) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A10 Micro-6700T targets Tablet. Direct competitor: Athlon 5150 rivals Pentium J2900; A10 Micro-6700T rivals Atom Z3770.
| Feature | Athlon 5150 | A10 Micro-6700T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon R3 Graphics | Radeon R6 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | true | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Tablet |
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