Atom 330 vs Phenom X4 9750B
Atom 330
Phenom X4 9750B
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 X4 9750B is on rank 1047, 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 X4 9750B
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Atom 330 | Phenom X4 9750B |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($30) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($34) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Diamondville (2008−2009) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Agena (2007−2008) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Atom 330 | Phenom X4 9750B |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+14%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($30) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($34) |
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 X4 9750B
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 X4 9750B
The Phenom X4 9750B is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Agena (2007−2008) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Max frequency: 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: AM2+. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,520 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Atom 330 packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Phenom X4 9750B offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Phenom X4 9750B has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 0.1 GHz on the Atom 330 versus 2.4 GHz on the Phenom X4 9750B — a 184% clock advantage for the Phenom X4 9750B. The Atom 330 uses the Diamondville (2008−2009) architecture (45 nm), while the Phenom X4 9750B uses Agena (2007−2008) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Atom 330 scores 1,530 against the Phenom X4 9750B's 1,520 — a 0.7% lead for the Atom 330. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Atom 330 vs 2 MB (total) on the Phenom X4 9750B.
| Feature | Atom 330 | Phenom X4 9750B |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 0.1 GHz | 2.4 GHz+2300% |
| Base Clock | 1.6 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 2 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 45 nm-31% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Diamondville (2008−2009) | Agena (2007−2008) |
| PassMark | 1,530 | 1,520 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 300 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 1,000 |
Memory & Platform
The Atom 330 uses the PBGA437 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Phenom X4 9750B uses AM2+ (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR2-533 memory speed. The Phenom X4 9750B supports up to 8 GB of RAM compared to 4 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 1 (Atom 330) vs 2 (Phenom X4 9750B). PCIe lanes: 0 (Atom 330) vs 16 (Phenom X4 9750B) — the Phenom X4 9750B offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Intel BGA437 (Atom 330) and AM2+,AM2 (Phenom X4 9750B).
| Feature | Atom 330 | Phenom X4 9750B |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PBGA437 | AM2+ |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR2-533 | DDR2-1066 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 8 GB+100% |
| RAM Channels | 1 | 2+100% |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Atom 330) / AMD-V (Phenom X4 9750B). Primary use case: Phenom X4 9750B targets Legacy Desktop.
| Feature | Atom 330 | Phenom X4 9750B |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | — | None |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Legacy Desktop |
Value Analysis
The Atom 330 launched at $43 MSRP, while the Phenom X4 9750B debuted at $215. At current prices ($30 vs $34), the Atom 330 is $4 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Atom 330 delivers 51.0 pts/$ vs 44.7 pts/$ for the Phenom X4 9750B — making the Atom 330 the 13.2% better value option.
| Feature | Atom 330 | Phenom X4 9750B |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $43-80% | $215 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30-12% | $34 |
| Performance per Dollar | 51.0+14% | 44.7 |
| Release Date | 2008 | 2008 |
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