Athlon X2 QL-64 vs A4-6250J
Athlon X2 QL-64
A4-6250J
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 X2 QL-64 is positioned at rank 665 and the A4-6250J is on rank 643, so the A4-6250J offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Athlon X2 QL-64
Performance Per Dollar A4-6250J
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon X2 QL-64 | A4-6250J |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Lion (2008−2009) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Beema (2014) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon X2 QL-64 | A4-6250J |
|---|---|---|
| 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 X2 QL-64 and A4-6250J
Athlon X2 QL-64
The Athlon X2 QL-64 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Lion (2008−2009) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2.1 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: S1. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,614 points. Launch price was $149.
A4-6250J
The A4-6250J 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. Max frequency: 2 GHz. L2 cache: 2 MB (total). Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FT3. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,619 points. Launch price was $50.
Processing Power
The Athlon X2 QL-64 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the A4-6250J offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the A4-6250J has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.1 GHz on the Athlon X2 QL-64 versus 2 GHz on the A4-6250J — a 4.9% clock advantage for the Athlon X2 QL-64. The Athlon X2 QL-64 uses the Lion (2008−2009) architecture (65 nm), while the A4-6250J uses Beema (2014) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon X2 QL-64 scores 1,614 against the A4-6250J's 1,619 — a 0.3% lead for the A4-6250J.
| Feature | Athlon X2 QL-64 | A4-6250J |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 2.1 GHz+5% | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | — |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 2 MB (total)+100% |
| Process | 65 nm | 28 nm-57% |
| Architecture | Lion (2008−2009) | Beema (2014) |
| PassMark | 1,614 | 1,619 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 208 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon X2 QL-64 uses the S1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the A4-6250J uses FT3 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR2-667 on the Athlon X2 QL-64 versus DDR3-1600 on the A4-6250J — the A4-6250J supports 40% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The A4-6250J supports up to 16 GB of RAM compared to 8 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Athlon X2 QL-64) vs 1 (A4-6250J). PCIe lanes: 0 (Athlon X2 QL-64) vs 8 (A4-6250J) — the A4-6250J offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Athlon X2 QL-64 | A4-6250J |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | S1 | FT3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR2-667 | DDR3-1600+50% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM Channels | 2+100% | 1 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 8 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support AMD-V virtualization. The A4-6250J includes integrated graphics (Radeon R3), while the Athlon X2 QL-64 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A4-6250J targets Entry Desktop. Direct competitor: A4-6250J rivals Pentium J2900.
| Feature | Athlon X2 QL-64 | A4-6250J |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon R3 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Entry Desktop |
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