Performance comparison: which is faster?
AMD A6-7470K (AMD, 2015) and AMD Athlon II X2 250 (AMD, 2010) are compared here. Compare not only scores, but also whether the motherboard can be reused and which GPU class is balanced with each CPU.
Overall performance: A6-7470K is about 60% faster
The sockets differ (FM2+ / AM3), so switching requires a motherboard replacement. For games, performance balance with the GPU (guideline CPU:GPU = 0.9:1) matters more than CPU speed alone.
Relative performance score (higher is faster). Actual speed varies by workload, cooling, and memory configuration.
| Item | A6-7470K | Athlon II X2 250 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance Score | 3,200 | 2,000 |
| Generation | A-Series | Athlon II |
| Socket | FM2+ | AM3 |
| Release Year | 2015 | 2010 |
| Type | Desktop | Desktop |
| Compatible GPU Example | Radeon HD 7850 | GeForce GTX 650 |
| If You Want To... | Recommended |
|---|---|
| Prioritize maximum speed for heavy work or a high-end GPU | A6-7470K |
| Upgrade while reusing the current motherboard | Choose the CPU matching your motherboard socket |
| Prioritize value and adequate performance | Athlon II X2 250 (the lower model is often sufficient) |
A6-7470K is about 60% higher by score (A6-7470K: 3200 points / Athlon II X2 250: 2000 points). For gaming, the GPU tier usually matters more than a few percent of CPU difference. For CPU-heavy work such as video editing and streaming, choose the faster CPU.
A6-7470K is A-Series, while Athlon II X2 250 is Athlon II.The sockets differ (FM2+ / AM3), so switching requires a motherboard replacement.
Using our CPU:GPU = 0.9:1 guideline, Radeon HD 7850 pairs well with A6-7470K and GeForce GTX 650 pairs well with Athlon II X2 250. If either GPU is too strong or too weak, one part holds the other back.
