Athlon II X4 641 vs A10-6700T
Athlon II X4 641
A10-6700T
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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 641 is positioned at rank 733 and the A10-6700T is on rank 514, so the A10-6700T 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 641
Performance Per Dollar A10-6700T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon II X4 641 | A10-6700T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($102) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Llano (2011−2012) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Richland (2013−2014) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon II X4 641 | A10-6700T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($102) | ✅ 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 X4 641 and A10-6700T
Athlon II X4 641
The Athlon II X4 641 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Llano (2011−2012) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM1. Thermal design power (TDP): 100 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,313 points. Launch price was $149.
A10-6700T
The A10-6700T 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 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. 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: 2,299 points. Launch price was $130.
Processing Power
Both the Athlon II X4 641 and A10-6700T share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.8 GHz on the Athlon II X4 641 versus 3.5 GHz on the A10-6700T — a 22.2% clock advantage for the A10-6700T (base: 2.8 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Athlon II X4 641 uses the Llano (2011−2012) architecture (32 nm), while the A10-6700T uses Richland (2013−2014) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon II X4 641 scores 2,313 against the A10-6700T's 2,299 — a 0.6% lead for the Athlon II X4 641. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Athlon II X4 641 | A10-6700T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 2.8 GHz | 3.5 GHz+25% |
| Base Clock | 2.8 GHz+12% | 2.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 4096 kB+300% |
| Process | 32 nm | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Llano (2011−2012) | Richland (2013−2014) |
| PassMark | 2,313 | 2,299 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 289 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon II X4 641 uses the FM1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the A10-6700T uses FM2 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1866 memory speed. The Athlon II X4 641 supports up to 64 GB of RAM compared to 32 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: AMD FM1 (Athlon II X4 641) and A55,A75,A85X,A78,A88X (A10-6700T).
| Feature | Athlon II X4 641 | A10-6700T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FM1 | FM2 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1866 | DDR3-1866 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB+100% | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Athlon II X4 641) / AMD-V (A10-6700T). The A10-6700T includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 8650D), while the Athlon II X4 641 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A10-6700T targets Low Power. Direct competitor: A10-6700T rivals Core i3-4130T.
| Feature | Athlon II X4 641 | A10-6700T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon HD 8650D |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Low Power |
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