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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£9
  • Avg. price in US: ~$10
  • PassMark benchmark result: 761
  • N. of physical cores: 2
  • CPU boost clock speed: 2.6 GHz

AMD A4 3330MX review. Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among processors and if it is worth buying.

3.0

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the processor's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best processors on the market.

Score components:

90.0%

3.0

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Poor
3.0

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.

When it matters: When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

60.0%

1.8

Performance

18.0%

4.1

Cache & Architecture

10.0%

4.0

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

5.3

Power & Thermal

4.0%

6.8

Platform

1.0%

6.5

Integrated Graphics

Poor
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User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.

When it matters: When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

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User reviews

30.0%

?

Popularity

  • 2.4
    Gaming

    Score components:

    30.0%

    1.0

    PassMark single-core benchmark score

    25.0%

    1.0

    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    1.0

    CPU boost clock speed

    17.0%

    9.0

    L3 cache

    8.0%

    1.0

    N. of physical cores

  • 2.2
    Video editing

    Score components:

    45.0%

    1.0

    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    1.0

    N. of physical cores

    20.0%

    1.0

    CPU threads

    15.0%

    9.0

    L3 cache

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Verdict

The AMD A4-3330MX is a dual-core mobile processor based on the Llano architecture, featuring a base clock speed of 2.2 GHz with a TurboCore boost up to 2.6 GHz. Built on a 32nm process for the Socket FS1, it includes 2 MB of L2 cache (1 MB per core) and integrates a Radeon HD 6480G graphics unit with 240 shader cores at 444 MHz. Key advantages include its DirectX 11 support, an integrated UVD3 video processor for hardware-accelerated HD video decoding, and a dual-channel DDR3-1333 memory controller. However, its performance is constrained by a relatively high 45W TDP for its power level, a lack of L3 cache, and significantly lower efficiency compared to contemporary Intel Sandy Bridge counterparts.

Technical Specifications of processor AMD A4 3330MX

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.

When it matters: When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

60.0%

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Performance

18.0%

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Cache & Architecture

10.0%

?

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

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Power & Thermal

4.0%

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Platform

1.0%

?

Integrated Graphics

3.0
AMD A4 3330MX has a technical score of 2.96 points, which is lower than that of 99.4% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.

When it matters: When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the processor.
When it matters: When you prefer to choose a processor reviewed and selected by many other buyers.
1.0
AMD A4 3330MX has a popularity of 1 points, which is higher than 0% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the processor's overall rating with its cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for a processor with a good balance between performance, efficiency, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

3.0

Overall score

40.0%

10

Price

5.1
AMD A4 3330MX has a quality-to-price ratio of 5.1 points, which is lower than 95.1% of products in this category.
Brand name
What it is: The manufacturer or brand of the product.
When it matters: When you prefer a specific ecosystem, support network, or design philosophy.

Importance: MEDIUM

AMD
Processor type
What it is: The kind of system the processor is built for, such as desktop PCs, laptops, workstations, or servers.
When it matters: When you want a processor meant for the kind of machine you are actually building or buying, rather than a chip aimed at a different class of system.

Importance: HIGH

mobile
AMD A4 3330MX belongs to the mobile processor class, which is more advanced than that of 7.3% of processors and equal to that of 48.6% of processors.
CPU socket
What it is: The physical socket the processor fits into on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you need to make sure the CPU can actually be installed on a specific motherboard.

Importance: HIGH

Socket FS1
Chipset
What it is: The motherboard chipset families officially meant to work with the processor.
When it matters: When you are checking whether a CPU will work with the motherboard features and platform you plan to use.

Importance: HIGH

A75, A55
AMD A4 3330MX supports A75, A55 chipsets, which is narrower compatibility than 66.4% of processors and equal to that of 0.1% of processors.
CPU architecture
What it is: The processor family or design generation behind the chip, such as Zen 4 or Raptor Lake.
When it matters: When you are comparing CPUs across generations and want a clearer sense of their design age, feature level, and expected performance class.

Importance: HIGH

x86-64
AMD A4 3330MX uses the x86-64 architecture, which is more advanced than that of 1.7% of processors and equal to that of 98.3% of processors.
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N. of physical cores
What it is: The number of physical CPU cores on the processor.
When it matters: When you run workloads that benefit from more real cores.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 8+

2
AMD A4 3330MX has 2 CPU cores, which is fewer than 79.3% of processors and equal to 20.6% of processors.
CPU threads
What it is: The total number of processing threads the CPU can handle at once.
When it matters: When you run heavily threaded workloads or multitask a lot.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 16+

2
AMD A4 3330MX offers 2 CPU threads, which is fewer than 93.9% of processors and equal to 6% of processors.
Threads per core
What it is: The number of threads each physical core can handle at once.
When it matters: When you want to understand how much thread-level parallelism each core can provide in multitasking or heavily threaded work.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: 2

1
AMD A4 3330MX offers 1 threads per core, which is fewer than 69.7% of processors and equal to 30.3% of processors.
CPU boost clock speed
What it is: The highest clock speed the processor can reach under boost conditions.
When it matters: When you care about peak speed in short bursts.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >4.7 GHz

2.6 GHz
AMD A4 3330MX reaches a boost clock of 2.6 GHz which is lower than that of 96.9% of processors and equal to that of 0.9% of processors.
CPU base clock speed
What it is: The processor's normal all-core starting frequency before boost behavior raises clocks temporarily.
When it matters: When you care about steadier performance in longer workloads rather than short burst speed alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

2 x 2.2 GHz
AMD A4 3330MX has a base clock of 2x2.2 GHz which is equal to that of 100% of processors.
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Semiconductor size
What it is: The manufacturing process node used to produce the processor, usually expressed in nanometers.
When it matters: When efficiency, heat, and the relative modernity of the chip-making process matter to your comparison.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <10 nm

32 nm
AMD A4 3330MX uses a 32 nm process node, which is older than that of 97.8% of processors and equal to that of 2.3% of processors.
Foundry
What it is: The semiconductor manufacturer that physically fabricates the processor chip.
When it matters: When process source, manufacturing generation, or foundry differences matter to your comparison more than day-to-day performance alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

GlobalFoundries 32 nm
AMD A4 3330MX is built on the GlobalFoundries 32 nm foundry process, which is less advanced than that of 98.2% of processors and equal to that of 1.8% of processors.
L3 cache
What it is: The total amount of L3 cache available on the processor.
When it matters: When you want better performance in cache-sensitive workloads and games.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=16 MB

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L2 cache
What it is: The total amount of L2 cache available across the processor.
When it matters: When you want to compare CPU design efficiency and how much fast intermediate cache the cores have available.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=6 MB

2 MB
AMD A4 3330MX has an L2 cache of 2 MB which is smaller than that of 51.3% of processors and equal to that of 11.1% of processors.
L1 cache
What it is: The total amount of L1 cache built into the processor, which sits closest to the cores.
When it matters: When you are comparing low-level CPU design details rather than the broader performance picture buyers usually notice first.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=512 KB

256 KB
AMD A4 3330MX has an L1 cache of 256 KB which is smaller than that of 59.4% of processors and equal to that of 18.5% of processors.
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DDR memory version
What it is: The RAM generation the processor is designed to support, such as DDR4 or DDR5.
When it matters: When you need the CPU to match the kind of memory platform you want to buy or reuse.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: DDR5

DDR3
AMD A4 3330MX supports DDR DDR3, which is older than that of 86.3% of processors and equal to that of 13.7% of processors.
Maximum memory speed
What it is: The highest official memory speed supported by the processor.
When it matters: When you choose RAM and want to know the supported speed ceiling.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=4800 MHz

1,333 MHz
AMD A4 3330MX supports memory speeds up to 1333 MHz, which is lower than that of 98.7% of processors and equal to 1.4% of processors.
Max memory speed (JEDEC)
What it is: The highest official RAM speed the processor supports under standard JEDEC settings, before any memory overclocking profiles are applied.
When it matters: When officially supported stock RAM speed matters more than XMP, EXPO, or manual memory tuning.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5600 MHz

DDR3-1333 MHz
AMD A4 3330MX supports JEDEC memory speeds up to DDR3-1333 MHz, which is lower than that of 98.7% of processors and equal to 1.1% of processors.
Max memory speed (XMP / EXPO)
What it is: The highest memory speed supported through XMP or EXPO profiles.
When it matters: When you want faster RAM through memory profiles.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5200 MHz

N/A
Maximum memory capacity
What it is: The largest total amount of memory officially supported by the processor.
When it matters: When you plan a system with very large RAM capacity.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=128 GB

8 GB
AMD A4 3330MX supports up to 8 GB of memory, which is less than 98.2% of processors and equal to 1.7% of processors.
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Integrated graphics
What it is: Includes built-in graphics, so the system can output video without a separate graphics card.
When it matters: When you want the PC to work without a dedicated GPU, or you are building an office, media, compact, or troubleshooting-friendly system.

Importance: HIGH

yes
AMD A4 3330MX includes integrated graphics. 87.6% of processors include integrated graphics.
Integrated GPU model
What it is: The model name of the integrated graphics processor, if present.
When it matters: When you plan to use the CPU's built-in graphics.

Importance: MEDIUM

Radeon HD 6480G
AMD A4 3330MX uses the Radeon HD 6480G integrated GPU, which is less advanced than that in 87.1% of processors and equal to that in 0.2% of processors.
Integrated GPU execution units
What it is: The number of execution units available in the integrated graphics part of the processor.
When it matters: When you plan to rely on built-in graphics and want a better sense of its light gaming, display, or media capability.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=24

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Integrated GPU base frequency
What it is: The base operating frequency of the integrated GPU.
When it matters: When integrated graphics performance matters to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=350 MHz

444 MHz
AMD A4 3330MX has an integrated GPU clock of 444 MHz which is higher than that of 81.3% of processors and equal to that of 0.5% of processors.
Integrated media encoders/decoders
What it is: The hardware media formats the processor can encode or decode directly.
When it matters: When you stream, edit video, or rely on hardware media acceleration.

Importance: LOW

H.264 (HW decode), MPEG-2 (HW decode), VC-1 (HW decode), MPEG-4 (HW decode)
AMD A4 3330MX supports H.264 (HW decode), MPEG-2 (HW decode), VC-1 (HW decode), MPEG-4 (HW decode) media codecs, which is narrower support than 52.4% of processors and equal to 0.1% of processors.
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TDP (Thermal design power)
What it is: The rated thermal design power, which gives a general idea of cooling and power needs.
When it matters: When you choose a cooler or build in a tighter case.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <30 W

45 W
AMD A4 3330MX has a TDP of 45 W which is lower than that of 39.9% of processors and equal to that of 11.4% of processors.
Base power (PL1)
What it is: The sustained power target used for longer CPU loads.
When it matters: When you choose cooling and power delivery for sustained workloads.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <30 W

45 W
AMD A4 3330MX has a base power of 45 W which is lower than that of 39.7% of processors and equal to that of 11.6% of processors.
Boost power (PL2)
What it is: The short-term boost power limit the processor may draw under heavier turbo loads.
When it matters: When you size cooling and power delivery for peak turbo behavior.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <50 W

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Tau (power duration limit)
What it is: The time limit the CPU can stay at higher boost power before dropping toward sustained power.
When it matters: When you want to understand turbo behavior under longer loads.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=28 s

N/A
Configurable TDP
What it is: Allows the processor to run in alternate power modes instead of being fixed to one default TDP target.
When it matters: When you want more control over heat, noise, and power draw in compact systems, quieter builds, or thermally limited machines.

Importance: LOW

no
AMD A4 3330MX does not support configurable TDP. 52.9% of processors support configurable TDP.
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AMD A4 3330MX vs the average processor

  • 8 more PCIe lanes
    AMD A4 3330MX has more PCIe lanes than the average processor (24 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.
    What it is: The number of PCIe lanes provided directly by the processor.
    When it matters: When you connect fast GPUs, SSDs, or expansion cards.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=20

    AMD A4 3330MX has more PCIe lanes than the average processor (24 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.24 vs 16
  • 2x more L2 per core
    AMD A4 3330MX has more L2 cache per core than the average processor (1 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core). The average processor provides 0.5 MB/core of L2 cache per core.
    What it is: The amount of L2 cache available to each CPU core.
    When it matters: When you are comparing per-core cache resources in deeper architectural analysis.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >=1 MB/core

    AMD A4 3330MX has more L2 cache per core than the average processor (1 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core). The average processor provides 0.5 MB/core of L2 cache per core.1 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core
  • 27.78x cheaper
    AMD A4 3330MX is cheaper than the average processor (£9 vs £250).
    AMD A4 3330MX is cheaper than the average processor (£9 vs £250).£9 vs £250
  • 2x more L2 per core
    AMD A4 3330MX has more L2 cache per core than the average processor (1 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core). The average processor provides 0.5 MB/core of L2 cache per core.
  • 8 more PCIe lanes
    AMD A4 3330MX has more PCIe lanes than the average processor (24 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.

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Overall
Cache & Architecture
Memory & PCIe
  • 9 year/s older release date
    AMD A4 3330MX has an older release date than the average processor (2,011 vs 2,020).
    December 2011
  • Older CPU socket
    AMD A4 3330MX uses an older CPU socket than the average processor (Socket FS1 vs FP2).
  • 62.9% weaker single-core performance
    AMD A4 3330MX has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (921 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
  • 71.9% lower single-core score
    AMD A4 3330MX has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (413 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
  • 39.5% lower boost clock
    AMD A4 3330MX has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (2.6 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
  • 85.2% weaker multi-core performance
    AMD A4 3330MX has a lower multi-core performance than the average processor (413 vs 2,783). The average processor scores 2,783 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.
  • 4 fewer CPU cores
    AMD A4 3330MX has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (2 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
  • 91.4% lower multi-core score
    AMD A4 3330MX has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (413 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
  • 92.8% lower PassMark score
    AMD A4 3330MX has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (761 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
  • 6 fewer CPU threads
    AMD A4 3330MX has fewer CPU threads than the average processor (2 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
  • No multithreading support
    AMD A4 3330MX does not support multithreading, the average processor does.
  • 1 fewer threads per core
    AMD A4 3330MX has fewer threads per core than the average processor (1 vs 2). The average processor offers 2 threads per core.
  • 6 lower clock multiplier
    AMD A4 3330MX has a lower clock multiplier than the average processor (22 vs 28). The average processor has a clock multiplier of 28.
  • 2.67x larger process node
    AMD A4 3330MX has a higher process node than the average processor (32 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
  • Less advanced microarchitecture
    AMD A4 3330MX uses a less advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Llano vs Kaby Lake).
  • 28.1% larger die size
    AMD A4 3330MX has a higher die size than the average processor (228 mm² vs 178 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 178 mm².
  • 76.2% fewer transistors
    AMD A4 3330MX has fewer transistors than the average processor (1.2 billion vs 4.95 billion). The average processor has 4.95 billion transistors.
  • 33.3% smaller L1 cache
    AMD A4 3330MX has a lower L1 cache than the average processor (256 KB vs 384 KB). The average processor has L1 cache of 384 KB.
  • Less advanced foundry
    AMD A4 3330MX uses a less advanced foundry process than the average processor (GlobalFoundries 32 nm vs Intel 14 nm).
  • 20% smaller L2 cache
    AMD A4 3330MX has a lower L2 cache than the average processor (2 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.
  • 62.7% lower memory bandwidth
    AMD A4 3330MX has a lower memory bandwidth than the average processor (17.1 GB/s vs 45.8 GB/s). The average processor offers memory bandwidth of 45.8 GB/s.
  • Older DDR support
    AMD A4 3330MX supports an older DDR generation than the average processor (DDR3 vs DDR4).
  • 54.6% lower memory speed
    AMD A4 3330MX has a lower maximum memory speed than the average processor (1,333 MHz vs 2,933 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 2,933 MHz.
  • Older PCIe version
    AMD A4 3330MX supports an older PCIe version than the average processor (2 vs 3.0).
  • 87.5% less memory capacity
    AMD A4 3330MX has fewer maximum memory capacity than the average processor (8 GB vs 64 GB). The average processor supports 64 GB of memory.
  • Inferior integrated GPU
    AMD A4 3330MX uses an inferior integrated GPU to the average processor (Radeon HD 6,480G vs Intel UHD Graphics 630).
  • No configurable TDP
    AMD A4 3330MX does not support configurable TDP, the average processor does.
  • 62.9% weaker single-core performance
    AMD A4 3330MX has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (921 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
    What it is: A benchmark score that reflects single-core CPU performance.
    When it matters: When you care about responsiveness in lighter or older software.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >3200

    AMD A4 3330MX has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (921 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.921 vs 2,483
  • 71.9% lower single-core score
    AMD A4 3330MX has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (413 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    What it is: A Geekbench 6 score that reflects single-core CPU performance in mixed modern workloads.
    When it matters: When you care about snappy everyday performance in lighter apps, browsing, office work, or tasks that do not scale well across many cores.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >2000

    AMD A4 3330MX has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (413 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.413 vs 1,471
  • 39.5% lower boost clock
    AMD A4 3330MX has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (2.6 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
    What it is: The highest clock speed the processor can reach under boost conditions.
    When it matters: When you care about peak speed in short bursts.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >4.7 GHz

    AMD A4 3330MX has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (2.6 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.2.6 GHz vs 4.3 GHz
  • 85.2% weaker multi-core performance
    AMD A4 3330MX has a lower multi-core performance than the average processor (413 vs 2,783). The average processor scores 2,783 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.
    What it is: A Cinebench R20 score that reflects how well the processor handles long, heavy rendering workloads across many cores.
    When it matters: When you care about sustained multi-core performance in rendering, compiling, heavy creation work, or productivity workloads that use many threads.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >4700

    AMD A4 3330MX has a lower multi-core performance than the average processor (413 vs 2,783). The average processor scores 2,783 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.413 vs 2,783
  • 4 fewer CPU cores
    AMD A4 3330MX has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (2 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
    What it is: The number of physical CPU cores on the processor.
    When it matters: When you run workloads that benefit from more real cores.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: 8+

    AMD A4 3330MX has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (2 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.2 vs 6
  • 91.4% lower multi-core score
    AMD A4 3330MX has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (413 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
    What it is: A Geekbench 6 score that reflects multi-core CPU performance in mixed modern workloads.
    When it matters: When you want a quick picture of multi-core speed in everyday mixed workloads, multitasking, and broadly optimized software.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >8500

    AMD A4 3330MX has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (413 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.413 vs 4,793
  • 92.8% lower PassMark score
    AMD A4 3330MX has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (761 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
    What it is: A benchmark score that gives a broad idea of overall processor performance.
    When it matters: When you want a quick overall performance comparison.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >19000

    AMD A4 3330MX has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (761 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.761 vs 10,532.5
  • 2.67x larger process node
    AMD A4 3330MX has a higher process node than the average processor (32 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
    What it is: The manufacturing process node used to produce the processor, usually expressed in nanometers.
    When it matters: When efficiency, heat, and the relative modernity of the chip-making process matter to your comparison.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: <10 nm

    AMD A4 3330MX has a higher process node than the average processor (32 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.32 nm vs 12 nm
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about AMD A4 3330MX?

  • Includes integrated Radeon HD 6480G graphics, eliminating the need for a separate dedicated GPU for basic tasks
  • Provides reliable support for hardware virtualization, which can improve virtual machine performance
  • Features a relatively high maximum operating temperature of 100°C, offering some thermal headroom
  • Equipped with a 2MB L2 cache (1MB per core), which is larger than some contemporary entry-level competitors
  • Includes an integrated UVD3 video processor capable of decoding common HD video formats like H.264 and MPEG4

What customers dislike about AMD A4 3330MX?

  • Extremely dated architecture (launched in 2011) with very low modern benchmark scores
  • Limited multitasking capabilities due to having only 2 physical cores and 2 threads
  • Low energy efficiency with a 45W TDP, which is high for its performance level compared to modern mobile chips
  • Lacks a Level 3 (L3) cache, which can bottleneck performance in more demanding applications
  • Locked multiplier restricts any potential for overclocking to gain extra performance
  • Performance is significantly weaker than contemporary Intel Sandy Bridge processors like the Core i3-2310M

Expert reviews

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cpubenchmark.net
29/03/2026
AMD A4-3330MX APU - CPU Benchmarks

The AMD A4-3330MX is a 2011 dual-core mobile APU with a 2.2 GHz base clock and integrated Radeon HD 6480G graphics, which supports DirectX 11 and UVD3 video decoding. While offering basic multitasking capabilities and retro gaming performance, its 45W TDP causes high heat, and its low benchmark scores make it unsuitable for modern, resource-heavy applications. The processor often...Read more

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browser.geekbench.com
15/03/2012
AMD A4-3330MX Benchmarks - Geekbench Browser

The AMD A4-3330MX is a legacy 32nm dual-core mobile processor from 2011, operating at 2.2 GHz with a 2.6 GHz turbo boost and integrated Radeon HD 6480G graphics. Geekbench Browser data indicates a single-core score of approximately 251 and a multi-core score of 413, placing it squarely in the entry-level, light-productivity category. While offering DirectX 11 support, 2 MB of total...Read more

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valid.x86.fr
24/03/2026
CPU-Z Benchmark for AMD A4-3330MX (Single-Thread): Comparison with other Llano mobile processors

This CPU-Z validation highlights an AMD Ryzen 5 1600 (14nm Summit Ridge) running at approximately 3.4 GHz on an ASRock AB350M Pro4 motherboard, paired with 16GB of DDR4-3000 memory. The configuration achieved a single-thread score of 381.1 and a multi-thread score of 3169.5, reflecting its capabilities as a first-generation Zen processor. Key advantages include 6 cores and 12...Read more

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29/03/2026
AMD A4-3330MX APU - CPU User Benchmarks

The AMD A4-3330MX is an entry-level, dual-core mobile processor from the 2011 Llano architecture, featuring a 2.2 GHz base clock that boosts to 2.6 GHz. Performance is considered very low by modern standards, suitable only for basic tasks due to its 45W TDP, which is high relative to its output. Key advantages include the integrated Radeon HD 6480G for basic HD video decoding,...Read more

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