Pentium 6805 vs FX-6330
Pentium 6805
FX-6330
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 Pentium 6805 is positioned at rank 744 and the FX-6330 is on rank 494, 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 Pentium 6805
Performance Per Dollar FX-6330
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium 6805 | FX-6330 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($161) | ✅ More affordable ($25) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake-Y (2020) / 10 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Vishera (2012−2015) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium 6805 | FX-6330 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+545%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($161) | ✅ More affordable ($25) |
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 Pentium 6805 and FX-6330
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.
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.
Processing Power
The Pentium 6805 packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the FX-6330 offers 6 cores / 6 threads — the FX-6330 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the Pentium 6805 versus 4.2 GHz on the FX-6330 — a 33.3% clock advantage for the FX-6330 (base: 1.1 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Pentium 6805 uses the Ice Lake-Y (2020) architecture (10 nm), while the FX-6330 uses Vishera (2012−2015) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium 6805 scores 4,424 against the FX-6330's 4,433 — a 0.2% lead for the FX-6330. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Pentium 6805 vs 8 MB (total) on the FX-6330.
| Feature | Pentium 6805 | FX-6330 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 6 / 6+200% |
| Boost Clock | 3 GHz | 4.2 GHz+40% |
| Base Clock | 1.1 GHz | 3.6 GHz+227% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 8 MB (total)+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 6 MB+2300% |
| Process | 10 nm-69% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Ice Lake-Y (2020) | Vishera (2012−2015) |
| PassMark | 4,424 | 4,433 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium 6805 uses the FCBGA1526 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the FX-6330 uses AM3+ (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium 6805 | FX-6330 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1526 | AM3+ |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
Value Analysis
The Pentium 6805 launched at $161 MSRP, while the FX-6330 debuted at $109. At current prices ($161 vs $25), the FX-6330 is $136 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium 6805 delivers 27.5 pts/$ vs 177.3 pts/$ for the FX-6330 — making the FX-6330 the 146.3% better value option.
| Feature | Pentium 6805 | FX-6330 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $161 | $109-32% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $161 | $25-84% |
| Performance per Dollar | 27.5 | 177.3+545% |
| Release Date | 2020 | 2015 |
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