Core 2 Duo E6300 vs A6-9220C
Core 2 Duo E6300
A6-9220C
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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 Core 2 Duo E6300 is positioned at rank 1058 and the A6-9220C is on rank 931, so the A6-9220C offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Duo E6300
Performance Per Dollar A6-9220C
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core 2 Duo E6300 | A6-9220C |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Conroe (2006−2007) / 65 nm) | ✨ Modern (Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core 2 Duo E6300 | A6-9220C |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Core 2 Duo E6300 and A6-9220C
Core 2 Duo E6300
The Core 2 Duo E6300 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2008-01-01. It is based on the Conroe (2006−2007) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.86 GHz, with boost up to 1.87 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,055 points. Launch price was $249.
A6-9220C
The A6-9220C is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.7 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB (total). Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FT4. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 1,053 points. Launch price was $70.
Processing Power
Both the Core 2 Duo E6300 and A6-9220C share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.87 GHz on the Core 2 Duo E6300 versus 2.7 GHz on the A6-9220C — a 36.3% clock advantage for the A6-9220C (base: 1.86 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). The Core 2 Duo E6300 uses the Conroe (2006−2007) architecture (65 nm), while the A6-9220C uses Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Core 2 Duo E6300 scores 1,055 against the A6-9220C's 1,053 — a 0.2% lead for the Core 2 Duo E6300.
| Feature | Core 2 Duo E6300 | A6-9220C |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.87 GHz | 2.7 GHz+44% |
| Base Clock | 1.86 GHz+3% | 1.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | — |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+100% | 1 MB (total) |
| Process | 65 nm | 28 nm-57% |
| Architecture | Conroe (2006−2007) | Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) |
| PassMark | 1,055 | 1,053 |
Memory & Platform
The Core 2 Duo E6300 uses the LGA775 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the A6-9220C uses FT4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 1066 on the Core 2 Duo E6300 versus DDR4-1866 on the A6-9220C — the Core 2 Duo E6300 supports 198.5% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Core 2 Duo E6300 supports up to 16 of RAM compared to 8 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Core 2 Duo E6300) vs 1 (A6-9220C). PCIe lanes: 16 (Core 2 Duo E6300) vs 8 (A6-9220C) — the Core 2 Duo E6300 offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: P35,G31,G33,P45 (Core 2 Duo E6300) and AMD BGA soldered (A6-9220C).
| Feature | Core 2 Duo E6300 | A6-9220C |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA775 | FT4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 3.0+173% |
| Max RAM Speed | 1066+26550% | DDR4-1866 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 | 8 GB+52428700% |
| RAM Channels | 2+100% | 1 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16+100% | 8 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: true (Core 2 Duo E6300) / not specified (A6-9220C). The A6-9220C includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon R5), while the Core 2 Duo E6300 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Core 2 Duo E6300 rivals Athlon 64 X2 3800+.
| Feature | Core 2 Duo E6300 | A6-9220C |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | None | AMD Radeon R5 |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | true | — |
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