Phenom II X6 1100T BE vs Ryzen 3 3350U

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Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Phenom II X6 1100T BE

2010

Why buy it

✅+50% larger total L3 cache (6 MB vs 4 MB).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (16 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Ryzen 3 3350U.

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $265 MSRP, while Ryzen 3 3350U mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌6150% higher power demand at 125W vs 2W.

Ryzen 3 3350U

2019

Why buy it

✅Draws 2W instead of 125W, a 123W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (5,732 vs 5,745).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (4 MB vs 6 MB).
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Phenom II X6 1100T BE.

Phenom II X6 1100T BE

2010

Ryzen 3 3350U

2019

Why buy it

✅+50% larger total L3 cache (6 MB vs 4 MB).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (16 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Ryzen 3 3350U.

Why buy it

✅Draws 2W instead of 125W, a 123W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $265 MSRP, while Ryzen 3 3350U mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌6150% higher power demand at 125W vs 2W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (5,732 vs 5,745).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (4 MB vs 6 MB).
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Phenom II X6 1100T BE.

Quick Answers

So, is Phenom II X6 1100T BE better than Ryzen 3 3350U?

Yes. Phenom II X6 1100T BE is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 0.9% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data and 0.2% better PassMark, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Phenom II X6 1100T BE is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 0.9% more average FPS across 50 shared CPU game tests.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Phenom II X6 1100T BE is the better fit. You are getting 0.2% better PassMark, backed by 6 cores and 6 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 50% larger total L3 cache (6 MB vs 4 MB).

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Phenom II X6 1100T BE is the smarter buy today. Phenom II X6 1100T BE is at an unclear MSRP at $265 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 0.9% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (21.7 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper. That said, if you already own a compatible AM4 setup, Ryzen 3 3350U can still make sense as a platform-matched option because it avoids a motherboard swap.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Ryzen 3 3350U is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2019 vs 2010). That makes it the safer long-term pick.

Games Benchmarks

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.

Phenom II X6 1100T BE Benchmark Check

Ryzen 3 3350U Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Phenom II X6 1100T BE	Ryzen 3 3350U
1080p
low	144 FPS	143 FPS
medium	140 FPS	139 FPS
high	113 FPS	109 FPS
ultra	93 FPS	86 FPS
1440p
low	137 FPS	142 FPS
medium	116 FPS	112 FPS
high	92 FPS	87 FPS
ultra	75 FPS	68 FPS
4K
low	63 FPS	68 FPS
medium	56 FPS	57 FPS
high	44 FPS	45 FPS
ultra	35 FPS	35 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Phenom II X6 1100T BE	Ryzen 3 3350U
1080p
low	144 FPS	102 FPS
medium	144 FPS	88 FPS
high	144 FPS	82 FPS
ultra	139 FPS	64 FPS
1440p
low	144 FPS	89 FPS
medium	144 FPS	76 FPS
high	144 FPS	70 FPS
ultra	125 FPS	58 FPS
4K
low	144 FPS	67 FPS
medium	137 FPS	59 FPS
high	122 FPS	47 FPS
ultra	93 FPS	36 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Phenom II X6 1100T BE	Ryzen 3 3350U
1080p
low	144 FPS	143 FPS
medium	144 FPS	143 FPS
high	144 FPS	143 FPS
ultra	144 FPS	143 FPS
1440p
low	144 FPS	143 FPS
medium	144 FPS	143 FPS
high	144 FPS	143 FPS
ultra	144 FPS	143 FPS
4K
low	144 FPS	143 FPS
medium	144 FPS	143 FPS
high	144 FPS	143 FPS
ultra	134 FPS	143 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Phenom II X6 1100T BE	Ryzen 3 3350U
1080p
low	144 FPS	143 FPS
medium	144 FPS	143 FPS
high	144 FPS	143 FPS
ultra	144 FPS	143 FPS
1440p
low	144 FPS	143 FPS
medium	144 FPS	143 FPS
high	144 FPS	143 FPS
ultra	144 FPS	143 FPS
4K
low	144 FPS	143 FPS
medium	144 FPS	143 FPS
high	144 FPS	143 FPS
ultra	144 FPS	143 FPS

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Phenom II X6 1100T BE and Ryzen 3 3350U

Phenom II X6 1100T BE

The Phenom II X6 1100T BE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Thuban (2010) architecture. It features 6 cores and 6 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,745 points. Launch price was $149.

Ryzen 3 3350U

The Ryzen 3 3350U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Zen+ (2018−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB + 4 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 5,732 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

The Phenom II X6 1100T BE packs 6 cores / 6 threads, while the Ryzen 3 3350U offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Phenom II X6 1100T BE has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Phenom II X6 1100T BE versus 3.5 GHz on the Ryzen 3 3350U — a 5.6% clock advantage for the Phenom II X6 1100T BE (base: 3.3 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Phenom II X6 1100T BE uses the Thuban (2010) architecture (45 nm), while the Ryzen 3 3350U uses Zen+ (2018−2019) (12 nm). In PassMark, the Phenom II X6 1100T BE scores 5,745 against the Ryzen 3 3350U's 5,732 — a 0.2% lead for the Phenom II X6 1100T BE. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Phenom II X6 1100T BE vs 4 MB on the Ryzen 3 3350U.

Feature	Phenom II X6 1100T BE	Ryzen 3 3350U
Cores / Threads	6 / 6+50%	4 / 4
Boost Clock	3.7 GHz+6%	3.5 GHz
Base Clock	3.3 GHz+57%	2.1 GHz
L3 Cache	6 MB (total)+50%	4 MB
L2 Cache	512 kB (per core)	2 MB+300%
Process	45 nm	12 nm-73%
Architecture	Thuban (2010)	Zen+ (2018−2019)
PassMark	5,745	5,732
Geekbench 6 Single	508	—

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Memory & Platform

The Phenom II X6 1100T BE uses the AM3 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Ryzen 3 3350U uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Phenom II X6 1100T BE	Ryzen 3 3350U
Socket	AM3	AM4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1333 / DDR2-1066	—
Max RAM Capacity	32 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	Yes	—
PCIe Lanes	16	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: AMD-V (Phenom II X6 1100T BE) / not specified (Ryzen 3 3350U). Primary use case: Phenom II X6 1100T BE targets Enthusiast Legacy.