Phenom II X6 1100T BE vs Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U
Phenom II X6 1100T BE
Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U
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
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Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Phenom II X6 1100T BE | Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($265) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Thuban (2010) / 45 nm) | ✨ Modern (Picasso (2019−2022) / 12 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Phenom II X6 1100T BE | Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U |
|---|---|---|
| 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 PRO 3300U
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 PRO 3300U
The Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 8 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Picasso (2019−2022) 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 (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 5,831 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Phenom II X6 1100T BE packs 6 cores / 6 threads, while the Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U 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 PRO 3300U — 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 PRO 3300U uses Picasso (2019−2022) (12 nm). In PassMark, the Phenom II X6 1100T BE scores 5,745 against the Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U's 5,831 — a 1.5% lead for the Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Phenom II X6 1100T BE vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U.
| Feature | Phenom II X6 1100T BE | Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 45 nm | 12 nm-73% |
| Architecture | Thuban (2010) | Picasso (2019−2022) |
| PassMark | 5,745 | 5,831+1% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 508 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Phenom II X6 1100T BE uses the AM3 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U uses FP5 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Phenom II X6 1100T BE | Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM3 | FP5 |
| 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 PRO 3300U). Primary use case: Phenom II X6 1100T BE targets Enthusiast Legacy.
| Feature | Phenom II X6 1100T BE | Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | Yes | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Enthusiast Legacy | — |
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