A10 Pro-7350B vs Athlon II X3 450
A10 Pro-7350B
Athlon II X3 450
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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 Pro-7350B is positioned at rank 597 and the Athlon II X3 450 is on rank 761, so the A10 Pro-7350B offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar A10 Pro-7350B
Performance Per Dollar Athlon II X3 450
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A10 Pro-7350B | Athlon II X3 450 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Kaveri (2014−2015) / 28 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Rana (2009−2011) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A10 Pro-7350B | Athlon II X3 450 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Pro-7350B and Athlon II X3 450
A10 Pro-7350B
The A10 Pro-7350B is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 June 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Kaveri (2014−2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L2 cache: 4096 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 4 MB. Memory support: DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,862 points. Launch price was $69.
Athlon II X3 450
The Athlon II X3 450 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 21 September 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Rana (2009−2011) architecture. It features 3 cores and 3 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 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: 1,865 points. Launch price was $45.
Processing Power
The A10 Pro-7350B packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Athlon II X3 450 offers 3 cores / 3 threads — the A10 Pro-7350B has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 3.3 GHz on the A10 Pro-7350B versus 3.2 GHz on the Athlon II X3 450 — a 3.1% clock advantage for the A10 Pro-7350B (base: 2.1 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The A10 Pro-7350B uses the Kaveri (2014−2015) architecture (28 nm), while the Athlon II X3 450 uses Rana (2009−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the A10 Pro-7350B scores 1,862 against the Athlon II X3 450's 1,865 — a 0.2% lead for the Athlon II X3 450. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 286 vs 380, a 28.2% lead for the Athlon II X3 450 that directly translates to higher frame rates.
| Feature | A10 Pro-7350B | Athlon II X3 450 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+33% | 3 / 3 |
| Boost Clock | 3.3 GHz+3% | 3.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.1 GHz | 3.2 GHz+52% |
| L3 Cache | — | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 4096 kB+700% | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 28 nm-38% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Kaveri (2014−2015) | Rana (2009−2011) |
| PassMark | 1,862 | 1,865 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 286 | 380+33% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 980 |
Memory & Platform
The A10 Pro-7350B uses the FP3 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Athlon II X3 450 uses AM3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1600 memory speed. The Athlon II X3 450 supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 16 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 8 (A10 Pro-7350B) vs 16 (Athlon II X3 450) — the Athlon II X3 450 offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | A10 Pro-7350B | Athlon II X3 450 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP3 | AM3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1600 | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 8 | 16+100% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support AMD-V virtualization. The A10 Pro-7350B includes integrated graphics (Radeon R6), while the Athlon II X3 450 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A10 Pro-7350B targets Business Laptop, Athlon II X3 450 targets Desktop. Direct competitor: A10 Pro-7350B rivals Core i5-4300U.
| Feature | A10 Pro-7350B | Athlon II X3 450 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Radeon R6 | — |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Business Laptop | Desktop |
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