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Athlon X2 QL-66 vs Ryzen 7 7800X3D

CPUCPUGPUGPU
AMD

Athlon X2 QL-66

2 Cores2 Thrd1 WWMax: 2.2 GHz2009
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AMD

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

8 Cores16 Thrd120 WWMax: 5 GHz2023
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Athlon X2 QL-66 vs Ryzen 7 7800X3D Performance Spectrum

Athlon X2 QL-66
2 / 2
1,695
0.0%
brand logoAthlon II X2 250u
brand logoAthlon II X2 245
brand logoAthlon II X3 400e
brand logoAthlon 64 X2 5200+
brand logoRyzen 7 PRO 5750GE
brand logoRyzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX
brand logoRyzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX
brand logoRyzen Threadripper 3990X
Ryzen 7 7800X3D
8 / 16
34,293
+1923.2%
brand logoRyzen 7 7445HS
brand logoRyzen 7 6800H
brand logoRyzen 5 7500F
brand logoRyzen 9 8945H
brand logoRyzen 9 7900X3D
brand logoRyzen 9 9950X
brand logoRyzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX
brand logoRyzen Threadripper 7970X

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.

Athlon X2 QL-66 vs Ryzen 7 7800X3D FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with GeForce RTX 5090 to isolate CPU performance.

Search any supported game below to compare 1080p FPS for both components.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

1080P
Athlon X2 QL-66
low42 FPS
medium42 FPS
high42 FPS
ultra42 FPS
1080P
Ryzen 7 7800X3D
low266 FPS
medium247 FPS
high211 FPS
ultra186 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080P
Athlon X2 QL-66
low42 FPS
medium42 FPS
high42 FPS
ultra42 FPS
1080P
Ryzen 7 7800X3D
low857 FPS
medium735 FPS
high579 FPS
ultra491 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

1080P
Athlon X2 QL-66
low42 FPS
medium42 FPS
high42 FPS
ultra42 FPS
1080P
Ryzen 7 7800X3D
low857 FPS
medium857 FPS
high857 FPS
ultra857 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

1080P
Athlon X2 QL-66
low42 FPS
medium42 FPS
high42 FPS
ultra42 FPS
1080P
Ryzen 7 7800X3D
low857 FPS
medium857 FPS
high857 FPS
ultra782 FPS
Among Us

Among Us

1080P
Athlon X2 QL-66
low42 FPS
medium42 FPS
high42 FPS
ultra42 FPS
1080P
Ryzen 7 7800X3D
low60 FPS
medium60 FPS
high60 FPS
ultra60 FPS
Apex Legends

Apex Legends

1080P
Athlon X2 QL-66
low42 FPS
medium42 FPS
high42 FPS
ultra42 FPS
1080P
Ryzen 7 7800X3D
low300 FPS
medium300 FPS
high300 FPS
ultra300 FPS
Baldur's Gate 3

Baldur's Gate 3

1080P
Athlon X2 QL-66
low42 FPS
medium42 FPS
high42 FPS
ultra42 FPS
1080P
Ryzen 7 7800X3D
low343 FPS
medium287 FPS
high216 FPS
ultra173 FPS
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

1080P
Athlon X2 QL-66
low42 FPS
medium42 FPS
high42 FPS
ultra42 FPS
1080P
Ryzen 7 7800X3D
low380 FPS
medium346 FPS
high302 FPS
ultra259 FPS
Civilization VI

Civilization VI

1080P
Athlon X2 QL-66
low42 FPS
medium42 FPS
high42 FPS
ultra42 FPS
1080P
Ryzen 7 7800X3D
low317 FPS
medium268 FPS
high234 FPS
ultra195 FPS
Cyberpunk 2077

Cyberpunk 2077

1080P
Athlon X2 QL-66
low42 FPS
medium42 FPS
high42 FPS
ultra42 FPS
1080P
Ryzen 7 7800X3D
low359 FPS
medium328 FPS
high267 FPS
ultra204 FPS
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Athlon X2 QL-66 vs Ryzen 7 7800X3D: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each CPU makes more sense in practice: gaming, heavier work, platform cost, power draw, and upgrade path.

Athlon X2 QL-66

2009

Why buy it

  • ✅Costs $299 less on MSRP ($150 MSRP vs $449 MSRP).
  • ✅Draws 1W instead of 120W, a 119W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 7800X3D across 35 shared CPU benchmark tests.
  • ❌Lower PassMark (1,695 vs 34,293).
  • ❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 11.3 vs 76.4 PassMark/$ ($150 MSRP vs $449 MSRP).
  • ❌Older platform position on S1g2, while Ryzen 7 7800X3D moves to AM5 and DDR5.
  • ❌No integrated graphics, while Ryzen 7 7800X3D can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

2023

Why buy it

  • ✅Better for gaming: +573.3% higher average FPS across 35 shared CPU benchmark tests.
  • ✅Delivers 575.9% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 76.4 vs 11.3 PassMark/$ ($449 MSRP vs $150 MSRP).
  • ✅Newer platform on AM5 with DDR5 support instead of S1g2 and older memory support.
  • ✅100+% more PCIe lanes (28 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
  • ✅Integrated graphics onboard with AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core), while Athlon X2 QL-66 needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

  • ❌
    199.3% HIGHER MSRP
    $449 MSRPvs$150 MSRP
  • ❌11900% higher power demand at 120W vs 1W.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 7 7800X3D better than Athlon X2 QL-66?
Yes. Ryzen 7 7800X3D is the better all-around CPU here. It gives you a 573.3% average FPS lead across 35 shared CPU game tests in our data, 1923.2% better PassMark, and the stronger long-term platform, which is enough to make it the stronger overall pick.
Which one is better for gaming?
If gaming is the priority, Ryzen 7 7800X3D is the better pick. According to our tests, it delivers 573.3% more average FPS across 35 shared CPU game tests. It also has a clear cache advantage at 96 MB versus null.
Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?
For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 7 7800X3D is the stronger fit. You are getting 1923.2% better PassMark, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads.
Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?
Ryzen 7 7800X3D is the better buy right now. Ryzen 7 7800X3D comes in 199.3% more expensive on MSRP at $449 MSRP versus $150 MSRP, and it still gives you a 573.3% average FPS lead across 35 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 575.9% better value on MSRP (76.4 vs 11.3 PassMark/$), so you are getting the faster CPU without taking a value hit on paper.
Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?
Ryzen 7 7800X3D makes more sense long term for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2023 vs 2009), a healthier platform with AM5 and DDR5 instead of S1g2, 3D V-Cache and a much larger 96 MB L3 cache instead of null, and more multi-core headroom with 8 cores / 16 threads instead of 2/2. That gives you a healthier platform runway for motherboard, RAM, and later CPU upgrades.

Athlon X2 QL-66 vs Ryzen 7 7800X3D Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

AMD

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.

AMD

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 4.4 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 96 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200. Passmark benchmark score: 34,293 points. Launch price was $449.

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Processing Power

The Athlon X2 QL-66 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Ryzen 7 7800X3D has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.2 GHz on the Athlon X2 QL-66 versus 5 GHz on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D — a 77.8% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D. The Athlon X2 QL-66 uses the Lion (2008−2009) architecture (65 nm), while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D uses Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) (5 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon X2 QL-66 scores 1,695 against the Ryzen 7 7800X3D's 34,293 — a 181.2% lead for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D.

FeatureAthlon X2 QL-66Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Cores / Threads
2 / 2
8 / 16+300%
Boost Clock
2.2 GHz
5 GHz+127%
Base Clock
—
4.4 GHz
L3 Cache
—
96 MB (total)
L2 Cache
1 MB
1 MB (per core)
Process
65 nm
5 nm-92%
Architecture
Lion (2008−2009)
Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023)
PassMark
1,695
34,293+1923%
Cinebench R23 Multi
—
18,500
Geekbench 6 Single
—
2,700
Geekbench 6 Multi
—
15,000
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Memory & Platform

The Athlon X2 QL-66 uses the S1g2 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D uses AM5 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR2-667 on the Athlon X2 QL-66 versus DDR5-5200 on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D — the Ryzen 7 7800X3D supports 679.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Ryzen 7 7800X3D supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 8 GB — 1500% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 0 (Athlon X2 QL-66) vs 28 (Ryzen 7 7800X3D) — the Ryzen 7 7800X3D offers 28 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AMD S1 (Athlon X2 QL-66) and X670E,X670,B650E,B650,A620 (Ryzen 7 7800X3D).

FeatureAthlon X2 QL-66Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Socket
S1g2
AM5
PCIe Generation
PCIe 2.0
PCIe 5.0+150%
Max RAM Speed
DDR2-667
DDR5-5200+680%
Max RAM Capacity
8 GB
128 GB+1500%
RAM Channels
2
2
ECC Support
No
Yes
PCIe Lanes
0
28
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Athlon X2 QL-66) / AMD-V (Ryzen 7 7800X3D). The Ryzen 7 7800X3D includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core)), while the Athlon X2 QL-66 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 7800X3D targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Ryzen 7 7800X3D rivals Intel Core i7-14700K.

FeatureAthlon X2 QL-66Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Integrated GPU
No
Yes
IGPU Model
—
AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core)
Unlocked
—
Yes
AVX-512
—
Yes
Virtualization
—
AMD-V
Target Use
—
Gaming
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Value Analysis

At launch, the Athlon X2 QL-66 was priced at $150, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D came in at $449. On launch pricing ($150 vs $449), Athlon X2 QL-66 was $299 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon X2 QL-66 delivers 11.3 pts/$ vs 76.4 pts/$ for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D — making the Ryzen 7 7800X3D the 148.4% better value option.

FeatureAthlon X2 QL-66Ryzen 7 7800X3D
MSRP
$150-67%
$449
Performance per Dollar
11.3
76.4+576%
Release Date
2009
2023
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