CPU
GPU
Athlon II X2 270
A4-5050
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 X2 270 is positioned at rank 825 and the A4-5050 is on rank 831, so the Athlon II X2 270 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 X2 270
Performance Per Dollar A4-5050
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon II X2 270 | A4-5050 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Regor (2009−2013) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Kabini (2013−2014) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon II X2 270 | A4-5050 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) | ✅ 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 X2 270 and A4-5050
Athlon II X2 270
The Athlon II X2 270 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 1 July 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Regor (2009−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,333 points. Launch price was $100.
A4-5050
The A4-5050 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Kabini (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Max frequency: 1.5 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FT3. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,328 points. Launch price was $50.
Processing Power
The Athlon II X2 270 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the A4-5050 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the A4-5050 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Athlon II X2 270 versus 1.5 GHz on the A4-5050 — a 77.6% clock advantage for the Athlon II X2 270. The Athlon II X2 270 uses the Regor (2009−2013) architecture (45 nm), while the A4-5050 uses Kabini (2013−2014) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon II X2 270 scores 1,333 against the A4-5050's 1,328 — a 0.4% lead for the Athlon II X2 270. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 392 vs 180, a 74.1% lead for the Athlon II X2 270 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Athlon II X2 270 | A4-5050 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 3.4 GHz+127% | 1.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.4 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 45 nm | 32 nm-29% |
| Architecture | Regor (2009−2013) | Kabini (2013−2014) |
| PassMark | 1,333 | 1,328 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 392+118% | 180 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 686 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon II X2 270 uses the AM3 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the A4-5050 uses FT3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 1333 on the Athlon II X2 270 versus DDR3L-1600 on the A4-5050 — the Athlon II X2 270 supports 199.1% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 16 of RAM. Memory channels: 2 (Athlon II X2 270) vs 1 (A4-5050). PCIe lanes: 0 (Athlon II X2 270) vs 8 (A4-5050) — the A4-5050 offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Athlon II X2 270 | A4-5050 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM3 | FT3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 1333+44333% | DDR3L-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 | 16 GB+104857500% |
| RAM Channels | 2+100% | 1 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 8 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: true (Athlon II X2 270) vs AMD-V (A4-5050). The A4-5050 includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 8330), while the Athlon II X2 270 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A4-5050 targets Entry Laptop. Direct competitor: Athlon II X2 270 rivals Pentium E6700; A4-5050 rivals Pentium N3530.
| Feature | Athlon II X2 270 | A4-5050 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | None | Radeon HD 8330 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | true | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Entry Laptop |
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