Athlon X2 QL-66 vs PRO A6-9500E
Athlon X2 QL-66
PRO A6-9500E
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-66 is positioned at rank 1048 and the PRO A6-9500E is on rank 554, so the PRO A6-9500E offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Athlon X2 QL-66
Performance Per Dollar PRO A6-9500E
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon X2 QL-66 | PRO A6-9500E |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($5) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Lion (2008−2009) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon X2 QL-66 | PRO A6-9500E |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($5) | ✅ 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-66 and PRO A6-9500E
Athlon X2 QL-66
The Athlon X2 QL-66 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: 2.2 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: S1g2. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,695 points. Launch price was $149.
PRO A6-9500E
The PRO A6-9500E is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 3 October 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L2 cache: 1024 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 1,689 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
Both the Athlon X2 QL-66 and PRO A6-9500E share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.2 GHz on the Athlon X2 QL-66 versus 3.4 GHz on the PRO A6-9500E — a 42.9% clock advantage for the PRO A6-9500E. The Athlon X2 QL-66 uses the Lion (2008−2009) architecture (65 nm), while the PRO A6-9500E uses Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon X2 QL-66 scores 1,695 against the PRO A6-9500E's 1,689 — a 0.4% lead for the Athlon X2 QL-66.
| Feature | Athlon X2 QL-66 | PRO A6-9500E |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.2 GHz | 3.4 GHz+55% |
| Base Clock | — | 3 GHz |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 1024 kB |
| Process | 65 nm | 28 nm-57% |
| Architecture | Lion (2008−2009) | Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) |
| PassMark | 1,695 | 1,689 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon X2 QL-66 uses the S1g2 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the PRO A6-9500E uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Athlon X2 QL-66 | PRO A6-9500E |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | S1g2 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR2-667 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | — |
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