A6-5345M vs Athlon II X2 245e
A6-5345M
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 A6-5345M is positioned at rank 907 and the Athlon II X2 245e is on rank 939, so the A6-5345M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar A6-5345M
Performance Per Dollar Athlon II X2 245e
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A6-5345M | Athlon II X2 245e |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Richland (2013−2014) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Regor (2009−2013) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A6-5345M | 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 A6-5345M and Athlon II X2 245e
A6-5345M
The A6-5345M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Richland (2013−2014) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FP2. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,122 points. Launch price was $70.
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 A6-5345M and Athlon II X2 245e share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.8 GHz on the A6-5345M versus 2.9 GHz on the Athlon II X2 245e — a 3.5% clock advantage for the Athlon II X2 245e (base: 2.2 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The A6-5345M uses the Richland (2013−2014) architecture (32 nm), while the Athlon II X2 245e uses Regor (2009−2013) (45 nm). In PassMark, the A6-5345M scores 1,122 against the Athlon II X2 245e's 1,141 — a 1.7% lead for the Athlon II X2 245e. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 250 vs 319, a 24.3% lead for the Athlon II X2 245e that directly translates to higher frame rates. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | A6-5345M | Athlon II X2 245e |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.8 GHz | 2.9 GHz+4% |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.9 GHz+32% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 1 MB+100% |
| Process | 32 nm-29% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Richland (2013−2014) | Regor (2009−2013) |
| PassMark | 1,122 | 1,141+2% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 250 | 319+28% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 741 |
Memory & Platform
The A6-5345M uses the FP2 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Athlon II X2 245e uses AM3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1333 memory speed. The Athlon II X2 245e supports up to 16 GB of RAM compared to 8 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support.
| Feature | A6-5345M | Athlon II X2 245e |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP2 | AM3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support AMD-V virtualization. The A6-5345M includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 8410G), while the Athlon II X2 245e requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A6-5345M targets Budget Laptop, Athlon II X2 245e targets Budget. Direct competitor: A6-5345M rivals Celeron 1005M; Athlon II X2 245e rivals Athlon II X2 270u.
| Feature | A6-5345M | Athlon II X2 245e |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Radeon HD 8410G | — |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Budget Laptop | Budget |
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