Xeon X3330 vs A6-6400K

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Aggregate performance score

A6-6400K
2013
2 cores / 2 threads, 65 Watt
0.95

Xeon X3330 outperforms A6-6400K by a considerable 40% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing A6-6400K and Xeon X3330 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking25192261
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
SeriesAMD A-Series (Desktop)no data
Power efficiency1.381.32
Architecture codenameRichland (2013−2014)no data
Release date1 June 2013 (11 years ago)1 July 2008 (16 years ago)

Detailed specifications

A6-6400K and Xeon X3330 basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores2 (Dual-core)no data
Threads2no data
Base clock speed3.9 GHz2.66 GHz
Boost clock speed4.1 GHzno data
L1 cache96 KBno data
L2 cache1024 KBno data
L3 cache0 KB6 MB L2 Cache
Chip lithography32 nm45 nm
Die size246 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature70 °C71 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)70 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,178 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier+-
VID voltage rangeno data0.85V-13625V

Compatibility

Information on A6-6400K and Xeon X3330 compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration1no data
SocketFM2LGA775
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt95 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by A6-6400K and Xeon X3330. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsMMX, SSE1-4a, AES, ABM, AVX, BMI1, AMD64, VT, EVP, Turbo Core 3.0no data
AES-NI+-
FMAFMA4-
AVX+-
PowerNow+-
PowerGating+-
VirusProtect+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
Turbo Boost Technologyno data-
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data-
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoring-+
Demand Based Switchingno data-
FSB parityno data-

Security technologies

A6-6400K and Xeon X3330 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data-
EDBno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by A6-6400K and Xeon X3330 are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-xno data+
IOMMU 2.0+-

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by A6-6400K and Xeon X3330. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3-1866no data
Max memory channels2no data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardAMD Radeon HD 8470Dno data
จำนวนพาธไลน์192no data
Enduro+-
Switchable graphics+-
UVD+-
VCE+-

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of A6-6400K and Xeon X3330 integrated GPUs.

DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-

Graphics API support

APIs supported by A6-6400K and Xeon X3330 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXDirectX® 11no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by A6-6400K and Xeon X3330.

PCIe version2.0no data

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

A6-6400K 0.95
Xeon X3330 1.33
+40%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

A6-6400K 1502
Xeon X3330 2111
+40.5%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.95 1.33
Recency 1 June 2013 1 July 2008
Chip lithography 32 nm 45 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 95 Watt

A6-6400K has an age advantage of 4 years, a 40.6% more advanced lithography process, and 46.2% lower power consumption.

Xeon X3330, on the other hand, has a 40% higher aggregate performance score.

The Xeon X3330 is our recommended choice as it beats the A6-6400K in performance tests.

Note that A6-6400K is a desktop processor while Xeon X3330 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between A6-6400K and Xeon X3330, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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