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