FX-6330 vs Pentium 6805
FX-6330
Pentium 6805
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 FX-6330 is positioned at rank 494 and the Pentium 6805 is on rank 744, so the FX-6330 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar FX-6330
Performance Per Dollar Pentium 6805
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | FX-6330 | Pentium 6805 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($25) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($161) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Vishera (2012−2015) / 32 nm) | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake-Y (2020) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | FX-6330 | Pentium 6805 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+545%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($25) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($161) |
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 FX-6330 and Pentium 6805
FX-6330
The FX-6330 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 15 December 2015 (9 years ago). It is based on the Vishera (2012−2015) architecture. It features 6 cores and 6 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 6 MB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: AM3+. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 4,433 points. Launch price was $69.
Pentium 6805
The Pentium 6805 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 October 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Ice Lake-Y (2020) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1526. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200, LPDDR4-3733. Passmark benchmark score: 4,424 points. Launch price was $161.
Processing Power
The FX-6330 packs 6 cores / 6 threads, while the Pentium 6805 offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the FX-6330 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the FX-6330 versus 3 GHz on the Pentium 6805 — a 33.3% clock advantage for the FX-6330 (base: 3.6 GHz vs 1.1 GHz). The FX-6330 uses the Vishera (2012−2015) architecture (32 nm), while the Pentium 6805 uses Ice Lake-Y (2020) (10 nm). In PassMark, the FX-6330 scores 4,433 against the Pentium 6805's 4,424 — a 0.2% lead for the FX-6330. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the FX-6330 vs 4 MB (total) on the Pentium 6805.
| Feature | FX-6330 | Pentium 6805 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 6+200% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 4.2 GHz+40% | 3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.6 GHz+227% | 1.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total)+100% | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB+2300% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | 10 nm-69% |
| Architecture | Vishera (2012−2015) | Ice Lake-Y (2020) |
| PassMark | 4,433 | 4,424 |
Memory & Platform
The FX-6330 uses the AM3+ socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium 6805 uses FCBGA1526 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | FX-6330 | Pentium 6805 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM3+ | FCBGA1526 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
Value Analysis
The FX-6330 launched at $109 MSRP, while the Pentium 6805 debuted at $161. At current prices ($25 vs $161), the FX-6330 is $136 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the FX-6330 delivers 177.3 pts/$ vs 27.5 pts/$ for the Pentium 6805 — making the FX-6330 the 146.3% better value option.
| Feature | FX-6330 | Pentium 6805 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $109-32% | $161 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $25-84% | $161 |
| Performance per Dollar | 177.3+545% | 27.5 |
| Release Date | 2015 | 2020 |
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