Atom 330 vs Phenom II X3 705e
Atom 330
Phenom II X3 705e
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 Atom 330 is positioned at rank 39 and the Phenom II X3 705e is on rank 423, so the Atom 330 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Atom 330
Performance Per Dollar Phenom II X3 705e
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Atom 330 | Phenom II X3 705e |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($30) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($69) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Diamondville (2008−2009) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Heka (2009−2010) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Atom 330 | Phenom II X3 705e |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+132%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($30) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($69) |
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 Atom 330 and Phenom II X3 705e
Atom 330
The Atom 330 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 April 2008 (17 years ago). It is based on the Diamondville (2008−2009) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 0.1 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: PBGA437. Thermal design power (TDP): 8 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,530 points. Launch price was $43.
Phenom II X3 705e
The Phenom II X3 705e is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2 June 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Heka (2009−2010) architecture. It features 3 cores and 3 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 2.5 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,519 points. Launch price was $152.
Processing Power
The Atom 330 packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Phenom II X3 705e offers 3 cores / 3 threads — the Phenom II X3 705e has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 0.1 GHz on the Atom 330 versus 2.5 GHz on the Phenom II X3 705e — a 184.6% clock advantage for the Phenom II X3 705e (base: 1.6 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Atom 330 uses the Diamondville (2008−2009) architecture (45 nm), while the Phenom II X3 705e uses Heka (2009−2010) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Atom 330 scores 1,530 against the Phenom II X3 705e's 1,519 — a 0.7% lead for the Atom 330. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Atom 330 vs 6 MB (total) on the Phenom II X3 705e.
| Feature | Atom 330 | Phenom II X3 705e |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 3 / 3+50% |
| Boost Clock | 0.1 GHz | 2.5 GHz+2400% |
| Base Clock | 1.6 GHz | 2.5 GHz+56% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 6 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 45 nm | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Diamondville (2008−2009) | Heka (2009−2010) |
| PassMark | 1,530 | 1,519 |
Memory & Platform
The Atom 330 uses the PBGA437 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Phenom II X3 705e uses AM3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Atom 330 | Phenom II X3 705e |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PBGA437 | AM3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR2-533 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 1 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | — |
Value Analysis
At current prices ($30 vs $69), the Atom 330 is $39 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Atom 330 delivers 51.0 pts/$ vs 22.0 pts/$ for the Phenom II X3 705e — making the Atom 330 the 79.4% better value option.
| Feature | Atom 330 | Phenom II X3 705e |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $43 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30-57% | $69 |
| Performance per Dollar | 51.0+132% | 22.0 |
| Release Date | 2008 | 2009 |
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