Ryzen 3 3250U vs FX-6330

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Aggregate performance score

FX-6330
2015
6 cores / 6 threads, 125 Watt
2.79
+16.3%
Ryzen 3 3250U
2020
2 cores / 4 threads, 15 Watt
2.40

FX-6330 outperforms Ryzen 3 3250U by a moderate 16% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing FX-6330 and Ryzen 3 3250U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking16781770
Place by popularitynot in top-10096
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataAMD Ryzen 3
Power efficiency2.1115.14
Architecture codenameVishera (2012−2015)Picasso (2019−2022)
Release date15 December 2015 (8 years ago)6 January 2020 (4 years ago)

Detailed specifications

FX-6330 and Ryzen 3 3250U 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 cores6 (Hexa-Core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads64
Base clock speed3.6 GHz2.6 GHz
Boost clock speed4.2 GHz3.5 GHz
Multiplierno data26
L1 cache288 KB128K (per core)
L2 cache6 MB512K (per core)
L3 cache8 MB (shared)4 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm12 nm
Die size315 mm2246 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data95 °C
Number of transistors1,200 million4500 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+

Compatibility

Information on FX-6330 and Ryzen 3 3250U 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 configuration11
SocketAM3+FP5
Power consumption (TDP)125 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by FX-6330 and Ryzen 3 3250U. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataMMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, BMI2, ABM, FMA, ADX, SMEP, SMAP, SMT, CPB, AES-NI, RDRAND, RDSEED, SHA, SME
AES-NI++
FMA++
AVX++
Precision Boost 2no data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by FX-6330 and Ryzen 3 3250U are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by FX-6330 and Ryzen 3 3250U. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4
Maximum memory sizeno data32 GB
Max memory channelsno data2
Maximum memory bandwidthno data38.397 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardOn certain motherboards (Chipset feature)AMD Radeon RX Vega 3

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by FX-6330 and Ryzen 3 3250U.

PCIe version2.03.0
PCI Express lanesno data12

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.

FX-6330 2.79
+16.3%
Ryzen 3 3250U 2.40

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.

FX-6330 4433
+16.5%
Ryzen 3 3250U 3805

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.79 2.40
Recency 15 December 2015 6 January 2020
Physical cores 6 2
Threads 6 4
Chip lithography 32 nm 12 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 125 Watt 15 Watt

FX-6330 has a 16.3% higher aggregate performance score, and 200% more physical cores and 50% more threads.

Ryzen 3 3250U, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 4 years, a 166.7% more advanced lithography process, and 733.3% lower power consumption.

The FX-6330 is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen 3 3250U in performance tests.

Note that FX-6330 is a desktop processor while Ryzen 3 3250U is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between FX-6330 and Ryzen 3 3250U, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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