CPU
GPU
Phenom II X6 1100T BE
Ryzen 3 3350U
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. The Phenom II X6 1100T BE is positioned at rank #22 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Great cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Phenom II X6 1100T BE
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Phenom II X6 1100T BE | Ryzen 3 3350U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($265) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Thuban (2010) / 45 nm) | ✨ Modern (Zen+ (2018−2019) / 12 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Phenom II X6 1100T BE | Ryzen 3 3350U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($265) | ✅ 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 Phenom II X6 1100T BE and Ryzen 3 3350U
Phenom II X6 1100T BE
The Phenom II X6 1100T BE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Thuban (2010) architecture. It features 6 cores and 6 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,745 points. Launch price was $149.
Ryzen 3 3350U
The Ryzen 3 3350U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Zen+ (2018−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB + 4 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 5,732 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Phenom II X6 1100T BE packs 6 cores / 6 threads, while the Ryzen 3 3350U offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Phenom II X6 1100T BE has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Phenom II X6 1100T BE versus 3.5 GHz on the Ryzen 3 3350U — a 5.6% clock advantage for the Phenom II X6 1100T BE (base: 3.3 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Phenom II X6 1100T BE uses the Thuban (2010) architecture (45 nm), while the Ryzen 3 3350U uses Zen+ (2018−2019) (12 nm). In PassMark, the Phenom II X6 1100T BE scores 5,745 against the Ryzen 3 3350U's 5,732 — a 0.2% lead for the Phenom II X6 1100T BE. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Phenom II X6 1100T BE vs 4 MB on the Ryzen 3 3350U.
| Feature | Phenom II X6 1100T BE | Ryzen 3 3350U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 6+50% | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz+6% | 3.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.3 GHz+57% | 2.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB (total)+50% | 4 MB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 2 MB+300% |
| Process | 45 nm | 12 nm-73% |
| Architecture | Thuban (2010) | Zen+ (2018−2019) |
| PassMark | 5,745 | 5,732 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 508 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Phenom II X6 1100T BE uses the AM3 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Ryzen 3 3350U uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Phenom II X6 1100T BE | Ryzen 3 3350U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM3 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 / DDR2-1066 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (Phenom II X6 1100T BE) / not specified (Ryzen 3 3350U). Primary use case: Phenom II X6 1100T BE targets Enthusiast Legacy.
| Feature | Phenom II X6 1100T BE | Ryzen 3 3350U |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | Yes | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Enthusiast Legacy | — |
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