CPU
GPU
Phenom II X6 1035T
Athlon X4 830
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 Phenom II X6 1035T is positioned at rank 192 and the Athlon X4 830 is on rank 476, so the Phenom II X6 1035T offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Phenom II X6 1035T
Performance Per Dollar Athlon X4 830
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Phenom II X6 1035T | Athlon X4 830 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($25) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Thuban (2010) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Kaveri (2014−2015) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Phenom II X6 1035T | Athlon X4 830 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($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 Phenom II X6 1035T and Athlon X4 830
Phenom II X6 1035T
The Phenom II X6 1035T is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 27 April 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Thuban (2010) architecture. It features 6 cores and 6 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,012 points. Launch price was $189.
Athlon X4 830
The Athlon X4 830 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Kaveri (2014−2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FM2+. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 3,018 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Phenom II X6 1035T packs 6 cores / 6 threads, while the Athlon X4 830 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Phenom II X6 1035T has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.1 GHz on the Phenom II X6 1035T versus 3.4 GHz on the Athlon X4 830 — a 9.2% clock advantage for the Athlon X4 830 (base: 2.6 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Phenom II X6 1035T uses the Thuban (2010) architecture (45 nm), while the Athlon X4 830 uses Kaveri (2014−2015) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Phenom II X6 1035T scores 3,012 against the Athlon X4 830's 3,018 — a 0.2% lead for the Athlon X4 830.
| Feature | Phenom II X6 1035T | Athlon X4 830 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 6+50% | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.1 GHz | 3.4 GHz+10% |
| Base Clock | 2.6 GHz | 3 GHz+15% |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB (total) | — |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 4 MB+700% |
| Process | 45 nm | 28 nm-38% |
| Architecture | Thuban (2010) | Kaveri (2014−2015) |
| PassMark | 3,012 | 3,018 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 2,670 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Phenom II X6 1035T uses the AM3 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Athlon X4 830 uses FM2+ (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1333 memory speed. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Chipset compatibility: AM3 (Phenom II X6 1035T) and AMD FM2+ (Athlon X4 830).
| Feature | Phenom II X6 1035T | Athlon X4 830 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM3 | FM2+ |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | DDR3-2133 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (Phenom II X6 1035T) / not specified (Athlon X4 830). Primary use case: Phenom II X6 1035T targets Budget. Direct competitor: Phenom II X6 1035T rivals Core i5-750.
| Feature | Phenom II X6 1035T | Athlon X4 830 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | Yes | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Budget | — |
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