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AMD FX-4330 vs Intel Core2 Extreme X9650

The AMD FX-4330 is newer than Intel Core2 Extreme X9650 @ 3.00GHz also around 24% faster in multi-threaded (CPU Mark) testing, it is around 20% faster in single-thread testing. However, Intel Core2 Extreme X9650 @ 3.00GHz uses around 31% more power. All the CPUs in this comparison belong in the Desktop CPU Class.The values below were tabulated from a combined 370 benchmarks submitted from our PerformanceTest software and results and are updated daily to include new submissions.

  • The first section will show basic information for each CPU selected.
  • The additional graphs shows the CPU Mark and Single Thread values of each CPU selected.
  • An accompany graph, if price data is available, will shows the value for money, in terms of the CPU Mark/Thread Rating per dollar.
  • The last section will show approximate yearly running costs for the CPUs.

×AMD FX-4330×Intel Core2 Extreme X9650 @ 3.00GHz+ ADD
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Socket TypeAM3+LGA775
CPU ClassDesktopDesktop
Clockspeed4.0 GHz3.0 GHz
Turbo SpeedUp to 4.1 GHzNot Supported
# of Physical Cores4 (in 2 physical modules)4 (Threads: 4)
CacheL1: 320KB, L2: 8.0MB, L3: 8MBL1: 256KB, L2: 12.0MB, L3: 0MB
TDP95W130W
Yearly Running Cost$17.34$23.73
Other
First Seen on ChartQ4 2015Q4 2008
# of Samples19351
CPU Value4.32.8
Single Thread Rating(% diff. to max in group)1563(0.0%)1258(-19.5%)
CPU Mark(% diff. to max in group)3146(0.0%)2404(-23.6%)
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CPU Mark Rating
As of 7th of April 2025 - Higher results represent better performance
AMD FX-4330
3,146
Intel Core2 Extreme X9650 @ 3.00GHz
2,404
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CPU Value (CPU Mark / $Price)
As of 7th of April 2025 - Higher results represent better value
AMD FX-4330
4.3
Intel Core2 Extreme X9650 @ 3.00GHz
2.8
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CPU Single Thread Rating
As of 7th of April 2025 - Higher results represent better performance
AMD FX-4330
1,563
Intel Core2 Extreme X9650 @ 3.00GHz
1,258
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Estimated Energy Usage Cost
Estimated Energy Adjustable Values
Average hours of use per day Average CPU Utilization (0-100%)1 Power cost, $ per kWh2
8
25
1Average user usage is typically low and can vary from task to task. An estimate load 25% is nominal.
2Typical power costs vary around the world. Check your last power bill for details. Values of $0.15 to $0.45 per kWh are typical.
AMD FX-4330 Intel Core2 Extreme X9650 @ 3.00GHz
Max TDP95W130W
Power consumption per day (kWh)0.190.26
Running cost per day$0.048$0.065
Power consumption per year (kWh)69.394.9
Running cost per year$17.34$23.73
Shown CPU power usage is based on linear interpolation of Max TDP (i.e. max load). Actual CPU power profile may vary.