Athlon 220GE vs Core i5-3450S
Athlon 220GE
Core i5-3450S
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Athlon 220GE
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-3450S
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon 220GE | Core i5-3450S |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($60) | ✅ More affordable ($20) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Zen (2017−2020) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon 220GE | Core i5-3450S |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+197%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($60) | ✅ More affordable ($20) |
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 Athlon 220GE and Core i5-3450S
Athlon 220GE
The Athlon 220GE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 1 June 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Zen (2017−2020) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 4,441 points. Launch price was $65.
Core i5-3450S
The Core i5-3450S is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 29 April 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 6144 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 4,399 points. Launch price was $150.
Processing Power
The Athlon 220GE packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i5-3450S offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Core i5-3450S has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Athlon 220GE versus 3.5 GHz on the Core i5-3450S — a 2.9% clock advantage for the Core i5-3450S (base: 3.4 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Athlon 220GE uses the Zen (2017−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i5-3450S uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon 220GE scores 4,441 against the Core i5-3450S's 4,399 — a 1% lead for the Athlon 220GE. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Athlon 220GE vs 6144 kB (total) on the Core i5-3450S.
| Feature | Athlon 220GE | Core i5-3450S |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 3.4 GHz | 3.5 GHz+3% |
| Base Clock | 3.4 GHz+21% | 2.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 6144 kB (total)+50% |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core)+100% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm-36% | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Zen (2017−2020) | Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) |
| PassMark | 4,441 | 4,399 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 886 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 2,023 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon 220GE uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-3450S uses LGA1155 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Athlon 220GE | Core i5-3450S |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1155 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2667 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 8 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (Athlon 220GE) / not specified (Core i5-3450S). The Athlon 220GE includes integrated graphics (Radeon Vega 3), while the Core i5-3450S requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Athlon 220GE targets Desktop. Direct competitor: Athlon 220GE rivals Pentium Gold G5400.
| Feature | Athlon 220GE | Core i5-3450S |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Radeon Vega 3 | — |
| Unlocked | Yes | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Desktop | — |
Value Analysis
The Athlon 220GE launched at $65 MSRP, while the Core i5-3450S debuted at $174. At current prices ($60 vs $20), the Core i5-3450S is $40 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon 220GE delivers 74.0 pts/$ vs 219.9 pts/$ for the Core i5-3450S — making the Core i5-3450S the 99.3% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon 220GE | Core i5-3450S |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $65-63% | $174 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $60 | $20-67% |
| Performance per Dollar | 74.0 | 219.9+197% |
| Release Date | 2018 | 2012 |
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