Athlon II N330 vs A8-6500T
Athlon II N330
A8-6500T
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 II N330 is positioned at rank 884 and the A8-6500T is on rank 557, so the A8-6500T offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Athlon II N330
Performance Per Dollar A8-6500T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon II N330 | A8-6500T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Champlain (2010−2011) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Richland (2013−2014) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon II N330 | A8-6500T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) | ✅ 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 II N330 and A8-6500T
Athlon II N330
The Athlon II N330 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: 2.3 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: S1. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,999 points. Launch price was $149.
A8-6500T
The A8-6500T is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Richland (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L2 cache: 4096 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 1,983 points. Launch price was $90.
Processing Power
The Athlon II N330 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the A8-6500T offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the A8-6500T has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.3 GHz on the Athlon II N330 versus 3.1 GHz on the A8-6500T — a 29.6% clock advantage for the A8-6500T. The Athlon II N330 uses the Champlain (2010−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the A8-6500T uses Richland (2013−2014) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon II N330 scores 1,999 against the A8-6500T's 1,983 — a 0.8% lead for the Athlon II N330.
| Feature | Athlon II N330 | A8-6500T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 2.3 GHz | 3.1 GHz+35% |
| Base Clock | — | 2.1 GHz |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 4096 kB+300% |
| Process | 45 nm | 32 nm-29% |
| Architecture | Champlain (2010−2011) | Richland (2013−2014) |
| PassMark | 1,999 | 1,983 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon II N330 uses the S1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the A8-6500T uses FM2 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 1066 on the Athlon II N330 versus 1866 on the A8-6500T — the A8-6500T supports 54.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The A8-6500T supports up to 64 of RAM compared to 8 — 155.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 0 (Athlon II N330) vs 16 (A8-6500T) — the A8-6500T offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: S1g4 (Athlon II N330) and FM2 (A8-6500T).
| Feature | Athlon II N330 | A8-6500T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | S1 | FM2 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | 1066 | 1866+75% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 | 64+700% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support true virtualization. The A8-6500T includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 8550D), while the Athlon II N330 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Athlon II N330 rivals Pentium P6100; A8-6500T rivals Core i3-3220T.
| Feature | Athlon II N330 | A8-6500T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | None | Radeon HD 8550D |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | true | true |
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