CPU
GPU
Ryzen 3 3350U
Phenom II X6 1100T BE
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Phenom II X6 1100T BE
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 3 3350U | Phenom II X6 1100T BE |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($265) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Zen+ (2018−2019) / 12 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Thuban (2010) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 3 3350U | Phenom II X6 1100T BE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($265) |
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 Ryzen 3 3350U and Phenom II X6 1100T BE
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.
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.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 3 3350U packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Phenom II X6 1100T BE offers 6 cores / 6 threads — the Phenom II X6 1100T BE has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Ryzen 3 3350U versus 3.7 GHz on the Phenom II X6 1100T BE — a 5.6% clock advantage for the Phenom II X6 1100T BE (base: 2.1 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Ryzen 3 3350U uses the Zen+ (2018−2019) architecture (12 nm), while the Phenom II X6 1100T BE uses Thuban (2010) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 3350U scores 5,732 against the Phenom II X6 1100T BE's 5,745 — a 0.2% lead for the Phenom II X6 1100T BE. L3 cache: 4 MB on the Ryzen 3 3350U vs 6 MB (total) on the Phenom II X6 1100T BE.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 3350U | Phenom II X6 1100T BE |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 6 / 6+50% |
| Boost Clock | 3.5 GHz | 3.7 GHz+6% |
| Base Clock | 2.1 GHz | 3.3 GHz+57% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB | 6 MB (total)+50% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+300% | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 12 nm-73% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Zen+ (2018−2019) | Thuban (2010) |
| PassMark | 5,732 | 5,745 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 508 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 3 3350U uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Phenom II X6 1100T BE uses AM3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 3350U | Phenom II X6 1100T BE |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | AM3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1333 / DDR2-1066 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen 3 3350U) / AMD-V (Phenom II X6 1100T BE). Primary use case: Phenom II X6 1100T BE targets Enthusiast Legacy.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 3350U | Phenom II X6 1100T BE |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | Yes |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Enthusiast Legacy |
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