Core i3-330E vs A6-9210

Core i3-330E

2 Cores4 Thrd35 WWMax: 0.03 GHz2010

A6-9210

2 Cores2 Thrd15 WWMax: 2.8 GHz2016

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i3-330E

2 / 4

1,260

+0.5%

1,254

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

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 Core i3-330E is positioned at rank 1157 and the A6-9210 is on rank 858, so the A6-9210 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i3-330E

#1145

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

4121%

#1146

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

4060%

#1147

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

3728%

#1148

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

3711%

#1149

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

3677%

#1151

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

3551%

#1152

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

3404%

#1153

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

3399%

#1154

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

3308%

#1157

Core i3-330E

MSRP: $177|Avg: $89

100%

#1159

Core i7-2640M

MSRP: $346|Avg: N/A

99%

#1160

Core M-5Y71

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

99%

#1162

Core i7-2620M

MSRP: $346|Avg: N/A

98%

#1164

Celeron N3010

MSRP: $107|Avg: N/A

96%

#1165

Core i7-3537U

MSRP: $346|Avg: N/A

95%

#1166

Core M-5Y10c

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

95%

#1167

Core M-5Y31

MSRP: $281|Avg: $30

95%

#1168

Core M-5Y10a

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

95%

#1170

Celeron 1047UE

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

95%

#1171

Core M-5Y70

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

95%

#1172

Celeron U3400

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar A6-9210

#846

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1404%

#847

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1383%

#848

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1270%

#849

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1264%

#850

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1253%

#852

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1210%

#853

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1160%

#854

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1158%

#855

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1127%

#858

A6-9210

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#863

Pentium Dual Core T2390

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

99%

#867

Core i7-1160G7

MSRP: $426|Avg: N/A

98%

#873

Celeron M 540

MSRP: $86|Avg: $20

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The A6-9210 (2016) utilizes 28 nm technology and DDR4-2133, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i3-330E	A6-9210
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($89)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Westmere (2010−2011) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) / 28 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i3-330E (2010) relies on 32 nm technology and DDR3-800, DDR3-1066, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i3-330E	A6-9210
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($89)	✅ More affordable ($0)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Core i3-330E Benchmark Check

A6-9210 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-330E and A6-9210

Core i3-330E

The Core i3-330E is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 7 January 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Westmere (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.13 GHz, with boost up to 0.03 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1288. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-800, DDR3-1066. Passmark benchmark score: 1,260 points. Launch price was $177.

A6-9210

The A6-9210 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 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L2 cache: 1024 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP4. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 1,254 points. Launch price was $70.

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Processing Power

The Core i3-330E packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the A6-9210's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 0.03 GHz on the Core i3-330E versus 2.8 GHz on the A6-9210 — a 195.8% clock advantage for the A6-9210 (base: 2.13 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Core i3-330E uses the Westmere (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the A6-9210 uses Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-330E scores 1,260 against the A6-9210's 1,254 — a 0.5% lead for the Core i3-330E.

Feature	Core i3-330E	A6-9210
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 2
Boost Clock	0.03 GHz	2.8 GHz+9233%
Base Clock	2.13 GHz	2.4 GHz+13%
L3 Cache	3 MB	—
L2 Cache	512 kB	1024 kB+100%
Process	32 nm	28 nm-13%
Architecture	Westmere (2010−2011)	Stoney Ridge (2016−2019)
PassMark	1,260	1,254

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Memory & Platform

The Core i3-330E uses the BGA1288 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the A6-9210 uses FP4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.