Athlon II X4 620 vs Core i3-4330TE
Athlon II X4 620
Core i3-4330TE
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 X4 620 is positioned at rank 789 and the Core i3-4330TE is on rank 903, so the Athlon II X4 620 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 X4 620
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-4330TE
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon II X4 620 | Core i3-4330TE |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Propus (2009−2011) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon II X4 620 | Core i3-4330TE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+0%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 X4 620 and Core i3-4330TE
Athlon II X4 620
The Athlon II X4 620 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 16 September 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Propus (2009−2011) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,026 points. Launch price was $65.
Core i3-4330TE
The Core i3-4330TE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 May 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,022 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Athlon II X4 620 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i3-4330TE offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Athlon II X4 620 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.6 GHz on the Athlon II X4 620 versus 2.4 GHz on the Core i3-4330TE — a 8% clock advantage for the Athlon II X4 620 (base: 2.6 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Athlon II X4 620 uses the Propus (2009−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Core i3-4330TE uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon II X4 620 scores 2,026 against the Core i3-4330TE's 2,022 — a 0.2% lead for the Athlon II X4 620. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Athlon II X4 620 vs 4 MB (total) on the Core i3-4330TE.
| Feature | Athlon II X4 620 | Core i3-4330TE |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 2.6 GHz+8% | 2.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.6 GHz+8% | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core)+100% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 45 nm | 22 nm-51% |
| Architecture | Propus (2009−2011) | Haswell (2013−2015) |
| PassMark | 2,026 | 2,022 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 650 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon II X4 620 uses the AM3 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i3-4330TE uses LGA1150 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1333 memory speed. Both support up to 32 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 0 (Athlon II X4 620) vs 16 (Core i3-4330TE) — the Core i3-4330TE offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AMD AM3 (Athlon II X4 620) and H81,B85,Q85,H87,Q87,Z87,H97,Z97,C226 (Core i3-4330TE).
| Feature | Athlon II X4 620 | Core i3-4330TE |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM3 | LGA1150 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | DDR3-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Athlon II X4 620) / VT-x, EPT (Core i3-4330TE). The Core i3-4330TE includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 4600), while the Athlon II X4 620 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-4330TE targets Embedded. Direct competitor: Core i3-4330TE rivals Embedded R-Series.
| Feature | Athlon II X4 620 | Core i3-4330TE |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | HD Graphics 4600 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, EPT |
| Target Use | — | Embedded |
Value Analysis
The Athlon II X4 620 launched at $99 MSRP, while the Core i3-4330TE debuted at $138. At current prices ($15 vs $15), the Core i3-4330TE is $0 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon II X4 620 delivers 135.1 pts/$ vs 134.8 pts/$ for the Core i3-4330TE — making the Athlon II X4 620 the 0.2% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon II X4 620 | Core i3-4330TE |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $99-28% | $138 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | $15 |
| Performance per Dollar | 135.1 | 134.8 |
| Release Date | 2009 | 2014 |
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