A10-4600M vs Athlon II X3 460
A10-4600M
Athlon II X3 460
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The A10-4600M is positioned at rank 661 and the Athlon II X3 460 is on rank 734, so the A10-4600M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar A10-4600M
Performance Per Dollar Athlon II X3 460
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A10-4600M | Athlon II X3 460 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Trinity (2012−2013) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Rana (2009−2011) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A10-4600M | Athlon II X3 460 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of A10-4600M and Athlon II X3 460
A10-4600M
The A10-4600M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Trinity (2012−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 4 MB (total). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FS1r2. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,948 points. Launch price was $130.
Athlon II X3 460
The Athlon II X3 460 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 3 May 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Rana (2009−2011) architecture. It features 3 cores and 3 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,965 points. Launch price was $50.
Processing Power
The A10-4600M packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Athlon II X3 460 offers 3 cores / 3 threads — the A10-4600M has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the A10-4600M versus 3.4 GHz on the Athlon II X3 460 — a 6.1% clock advantage for the Athlon II X3 460 (base: 2.3 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The A10-4600M uses the Trinity (2012−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Athlon II X3 460 uses Rana (2009−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the A10-4600M scores 1,948 against the Athlon II X3 460's 1,965 — a 0.9% lead for the Athlon II X3 460. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 342 vs 384, a 11.6% lead for the Athlon II X3 460 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 916 vs 944 (3% advantage for the Athlon II X3 460). Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | A10-4600M | Athlon II X3 460 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+33% | 3 / 3 |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz | 3.4 GHz+6% |
| Base Clock | 2.3 GHz | 3.4 GHz+48% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB (total)+700% | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm-29% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Trinity (2012−2013) | Rana (2009−2011) |
| PassMark | 1,948 | 1,965 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 342 | 384+12% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 916 | 944+3% |
Memory & Platform
The A10-4600M uses the FS1r2 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Athlon II X3 460 uses AM3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1600 memory speed. Both support up to 16 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (A10-4600M) vs 0 (Athlon II X3 460) — the A10-4600M offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: A70M (A10-4600M) and 760G,770,785G,790FX,870,880G,890FX,970,990FX (Athlon II X3 460).
| Feature | A10-4600M | Athlon II X3 460 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FS1r2 | AM3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1600 | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support AMD-V virtualization. The A10-4600M includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 7660G), while the Athlon II X3 460 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A10-4600M targets Legacy Laptop, Athlon II X3 460 targets Budget. Direct competitor: A10-4600M rivals Core i3-2310M.
| Feature | A10-4600M | Athlon II X3 460 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Radeon HD 7660G | — |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Legacy Laptop | Budget |
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