Xeon X3320
VS
A6-3650

Xeon X3320 vs A6-3650

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 Xeon X3320 is positioned at rank 858 and the A6-3650 is on rank 832, so the A6-3650 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon X3320

#1
Xeon Platinum 8454H
MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A
19964%
#6
Xeon Gold 6240R
MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A
3769%
#10
Xeon 6337P
MSRP: $60|Avg: $5
3349%
#15
EPYC 9174F
MSRP: $194|Avg: $30
2587%
#484
EPYC 7773X
MSRP: $8800|Avg: $8800
100%
#485
Xeon Gold 6258R
MSRP: $3950|Avg: $1400
98%
#486
EPYC 9175F
MSRP: $4256|Avg: $3703
98%
#488
EPYC 9534
MSRP: $8803|Avg: $2999
97%
#489
EPYC 9654
MSRP: $11805|Avg: $5345
97%
#490
EPYC 7H12
MSRP: $6950|Avg: $1340
96%
#491
EPYC 7742
MSRP: $6950|Avg: $800
96%
#858
Xeon X3320
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#859
Xeon W3530
MSRP: $294|Avg: $10
100%
#861
Xeon W3520
MSRP: $284|Avg: $15
99%
#862
Xeon E3-1271 v3
MSRP: $727|Avg: $831
99%
#863
Xeon E5603
MSRP: $188|Avg: N/A
99%
#871
Xeon 6315P
MSRP: $1166|Avg: $160
97%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar A6-3650

#1
Ryzen 9 7950X
MSRP: $194|Avg: $20
17090%
#2
Core i9-10900T
MSRP: $120|Avg: $5
16148%
#3
Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE
MSRP: $423|Avg: $5
11725%
#4
Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85
3532%
#5
Ryzen 9 9950X
MSRP: $649|Avg: $129
2798%
#6
Ryzen 5 8400F
MSRP: $303|Avg: $55
2448%
#7
Ryzen 7 PRO 2700
MSRP: $299|Avg: $60
1402%
#8
Ryzen 5 2600X
MSRP: $229|Avg: $55
1384%
#9
Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G
MSRP: $150|Avg: $60
1260%
#10
Core Ultra 5 245KF
MSRP: $294|Avg: $189
1260%
#11
Ryzen 5 5500
MSRP: $159|Avg: $85
1246%
#12
Ryzen 5 3600
MSRP: $199|Avg: $80
1212%
#13
Core i3-9100E
MSRP: $202|Avg: $30
1195%
#14
Core Ultra 5 245K
MSRP: $319|Avg: $200
1190%
#15
Core i3-8300T
MSRP: $138|Avg: $25
1179%
#295
Core i9-7940X
MSRP: $1399|Avg: $275
100%
#832
A6-3650
MSRP: $115|Avg: $20
100%
#833
Core i7-4770R
MSRP: $360|Avg: $89
100%
#835
Core i7-2600
MSRP: $294|Avg: $50
100%
#836
Pentium G870
MSRP: $86|Avg: $15
100%
#837
Athlon II X2 210e
MSRP: $60|Avg: $28
100%
#838
Pentium G645
MSRP: $80|Avg: $15
99%
#840
Pentium G630
MSRP: $75|Avg: $46
99%
#841
Core i5-2550K
MSRP: $235|Avg: $46
99%
#842
Athlon II X4 600e
MSRP: $100|Avg: $20
98%
#843
Core i7-4785T
MSRP: $306|Avg: $32
98%
#844
Core i5-6442EQ
MSRP: $250|Avg: $250
98%
#845
Core i5-4690S
MSRP: $306|Avg: $189
98%
#846
Core i3-3250
MSRP: $138|Avg: $40
98%
#847
Core i3-3240
MSRP: $132|Avg: $15
98%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($0) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon X3320 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.
InsightXeon X3320A6-3650
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($20)
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm)
🛑 Legacy (Llano (2011−2012) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The A6-3650 ($20), however, is optimized for mixed workloads and gaming. For most users, it offers superior single-thread performance and responsiveness at a fraction of the cost ($20 less, Infinity% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.
InsightXeon X3320A6-3650
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($20)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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 Xeon X3320 and A6-3650

Intel

Xeon X3320

The Xeon X3320 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. Base frequency: 2.5 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB L2 Cache. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 2,082 points. Launch price was $800.

AMD

A6-3650

The A6-3650 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Llano (2011−2012) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM1. Thermal design power (TDP): 100 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,098 points. Launch price was $70.

Processing Power

The A6-3650 is built on the Llano (2011−2012) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon X3320 scores 2,082 against the A6-3650's 2,098 — a 0.8% lead for the A6-3650. L3 cache: 6 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon X3320 vs 0 kB on the A6-3650.

FeatureXeon X3320A6-3650
Cores / Threads
4 / 4
Boost Clock
2.6 GHz
Base Clock
2.5 GHz
2.6 GHz+4%
L3 Cache
6 MB L2 Cache
0 kB
L2 Cache
1 MB (per core)
Process
45 nm
32 nm-29%
Architecture
Llano (2011−2012)
PassMark
2,082
2,098
Geekbench 6 Single
311
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Memory & Platform

The Xeon X3320 uses the LGA775 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the A6-3650 uses FM1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureXeon X3320A6-3650
Socket
LGA775
FM1
PCIe Generation
PCIe 2.0
PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed
DDR3-1866
Max RAM Capacity
16 GB
RAM Channels
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
16
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Xeon X3320) / AMD-V (A6-3650). The A6-3650 includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 6530D), while the Xeon X3320 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A6-3650 targets Budget Desktop. Direct competitor: A6-3650 rivals Pentium G850.

FeatureXeon X3320A6-3650
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
Radeon HD 6530D
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
AMD-V
Target Use
Budget Desktop