Phenom X4 9750B vs Atom 330
Phenom X4 9750B
Atom 330
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 X4 9750B is positioned at rank 1047 and the Atom 330 is on rank 39, so the Atom 330 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Phenom X4 9750B
Performance Per Dollar Atom 330
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Phenom X4 9750B | Atom 330 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($34) | ✅ More affordable ($30) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Agena (2007−2008) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Diamondville (2008−2009) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Phenom X4 9750B | Atom 330 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+14%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($34) | ✅ More affordable ($30) |
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 X4 9750B and Atom 330
Phenom X4 9750B
The Phenom X4 9750B is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Agena (2007−2008) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Max frequency: 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: AM2+. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,520 points. Launch price was $149.
Atom 330
The Atom 330 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 April 2008 (17 years ago). It is based on the Diamondville (2008−2009) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 0.1 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: PBGA437. Thermal design power (TDP): 8 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,530 points. Launch price was $43.
Processing Power
The Phenom X4 9750B packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Atom 330 offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Phenom X4 9750B has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the Phenom X4 9750B versus 0.1 GHz on the Atom 330 — a 184% clock advantage for the Phenom X4 9750B. The Phenom X4 9750B uses the Agena (2007−2008) architecture (65 nm), while the Atom 330 uses Diamondville (2008−2009) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Phenom X4 9750B scores 1,520 against the Atom 330's 1,530 — a 0.7% lead for the Atom 330. L3 cache: 2 MB (total) on the Phenom X4 9750B vs 0 kB on the Atom 330.
| Feature | Phenom X4 9750B | Atom 330 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 2.4 GHz+2300% | 0.1 GHz |
| Base Clock | — | 1.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB (total) | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 1 MB+100% |
| Process | 65 nm | 45 nm-31% |
| Architecture | Agena (2007−2008) | Diamondville (2008−2009) |
| PassMark | 1,520 | 1,530 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 300 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 1,000 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Phenom X4 9750B uses the AM2+ socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Atom 330 uses PBGA437 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR2-1066 memory speed. The Phenom X4 9750B supports up to 8 GB of RAM compared to 4 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Phenom X4 9750B) vs 1 (Atom 330). PCIe lanes: 16 (Phenom X4 9750B) vs 0 (Atom 330) — the Phenom X4 9750B offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AM2+,AM2 (Phenom X4 9750B) and Intel BGA437 (Atom 330).
| Feature | Phenom X4 9750B | Atom 330 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM2+ | PBGA437 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR2-1066 | DDR2-533 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB+100% | 4 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2+100% | 1 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (Phenom X4 9750B) / not specified (Atom 330). Primary use case: Phenom X4 9750B targets Legacy Desktop.
| Feature | Phenom X4 9750B | Atom 330 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Legacy Desktop | — |
Value Analysis
The Phenom X4 9750B launched at $215 MSRP, while the Atom 330 debuted at $43. At current prices ($34 vs $30), the Atom 330 is $4 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Phenom X4 9750B delivers 44.7 pts/$ vs 51.0 pts/$ for the Atom 330 — making the Atom 330 the 13.2% better value option.
| Feature | Phenom X4 9750B | Atom 330 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $215 | $43-80% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $34 | $30-12% |
| Performance per Dollar | 44.7 | 51.0+14% |
| Release Date | 2008 | 2008 |
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