A4-3300 vs Athlon II X2 245e
A4-3300
Athlon II X2 245e
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 A4-3300 is positioned at rank 814 and the Athlon II X2 245e is on rank 939, so the A4-3300 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar A4-3300
Performance Per Dollar Athlon II X2 245e
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A4-3300 | Athlon II X2 245e |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Llano (2011−2012) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Regor (2009−2013) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A4-3300 | Athlon II X2 245e |
|---|---|---|
| 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 A4-3300 and Athlon II X2 245e
A4-3300
The A4-3300 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Llano (2011−2012) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 2.5 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM1. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,143 points. Launch price was $50.
Athlon II X2 245e
The Athlon II X2 245e is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 11 May 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Regor (2009−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,141 points. Launch price was $80.
Processing Power
Both the A4-3300 and Athlon II X2 245e share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.5 GHz on the A4-3300 versus 2.9 GHz on the Athlon II X2 245e — a 14.8% clock advantage for the Athlon II X2 245e (base: 2.5 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The A4-3300 uses the Llano (2011−2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Athlon II X2 245e uses Regor (2009−2013) (45 nm). In PassMark, the A4-3300 scores 1,143 against the Athlon II X2 245e's 1,141 — a 0.2% lead for the A4-3300. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 266 vs 319, a 18.1% lead for the Athlon II X2 245e that directly translates to higher frame rates. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | A4-3300 | Athlon II X2 245e |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.5 GHz | 2.9 GHz+16% |
| Base Clock | 2.5 GHz | 2.9 GHz+16% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 1 MB+100% |
| Process | 32 nm-29% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Llano (2011−2012) | Regor (2009−2013) |
| PassMark | 1,143 | 1,141 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 266 | 319+20% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 741 |
Memory & Platform
The A4-3300 uses the FM1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Athlon II X2 245e 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. Chipset compatibility: A55,A75 (A4-3300) and 760G,770,780G,785G,790FX,790GX (Athlon II X2 245e).
| Feature | A4-3300 | Athlon II X2 245e |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FM1 | 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 | — |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support AMD-V virtualization. The A4-3300 includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 6410D), while the Athlon II X2 245e requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A4-3300 targets Budget Desktop, Athlon II X2 245e targets Budget. Direct competitor: A4-3300 rivals Celeron G530; Athlon II X2 245e rivals Athlon II X2 270u.
| Feature | A4-3300 | Athlon II X2 245e |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Radeon HD 6410D | — |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Budget Desktop | Budget |
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