Athlon Neo X2 L335 vs A6-9225
Athlon Neo X2 L335
A6-9225
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 Neo X2 L335 is positioned at rank 944 and the A6-9225 is on rank 830, so the A6-9225 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Athlon Neo X2 L335
Performance Per Dollar A6-9225
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon Neo X2 L335 | A6-9225 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Congo (2009) / 65 nm) | ✨ Modern (Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon Neo X2 L335 | A6-9225 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Neo X2 L335 and A6-9225
Athlon Neo X2 L335
The Athlon Neo X2 L335 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Congo (2009) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.6 GHz. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: ASB1. Thermal design power (TDP): 512 kB. Memory support: DDR2. Passmark benchmark score: 1,331 points. Launch price was $149.
A6-9225
The A6-9225 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: BGA. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 1,334 points. Launch price was $70.
Processing Power
Both the Athlon Neo X2 L335 and A6-9225 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.6 GHz on the Athlon Neo X2 L335 versus 3.1 GHz on the A6-9225 — a 63.8% clock advantage for the A6-9225. The Athlon Neo X2 L335 uses the Congo (2009) architecture (65 nm), while the A6-9225 uses Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon Neo X2 L335 scores 1,331 against the A6-9225's 1,334 — a 0.2% lead for the A6-9225.
| Feature | Athlon Neo X2 L335 | A6-9225 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.6 GHz | 3.1 GHz+94% |
| Base Clock | — | 2.6 GHz |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | 1 MB+100% |
| Process | 65 nm | 28 nm-57% |
| Architecture | Congo (2009) | Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) |
| PassMark | 1,331 | 1,334 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon Neo X2 L335 uses the ASB1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the A6-9225 uses BGA (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR2-800 on the Athlon Neo X2 L335 versus DDR4-2133 on the A6-9225 — the A6-9225 supports 66.7% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The A6-9225 supports up to 8 GB of RAM compared to 4 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Athlon Neo X2 L335) vs 1 (A6-9225). PCIe lanes: 0 (Athlon Neo X2 L335) vs 8 (A6-9225) — the A6-9225 offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AMD ASB1 (Athlon Neo X2 L335) and AMD BGA soldered (A6-9225).
| Feature | Athlon Neo X2 L335 | A6-9225 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | ASB1 | BGA |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR2-800 | DDR4-2133+100% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 8 GB+100% |
| RAM Channels | 2+100% | 1 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 8 |
Advanced Features
The A6-9225 includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon R4), while the Athlon Neo X2 L335 requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Athlon Neo X2 L335 | A6-9225 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | AMD Radeon R4 |
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