Athlon 64 FX-74 vs A10-4655M
Athlon 64 FX-74
A10-4655M
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 Athlon 64 FX-74 is positioned at rank 1087 and the A10-4655M is on rank 740, so the A10-4655M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Athlon 64 FX-74
Performance Per Dollar A10-4655M
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon 64 FX-74 | A10-4655M |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Windsor (2006−2007) / 90 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Trinity (2012−2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon 64 FX-74 | A10-4655M |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 64 FX-74 and A10-4655M
Athlon 64 FX-74
The Athlon 64 FX-74 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Novembro 2006 (19 years ago). It is based on the Windsor (2006−2007) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 3 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 90 nm process technology. Socket: F. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR1. Passmark benchmark score: 1,658 points. Launch price was $500.
A10-4655M
The A10-4655M 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 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 4 MB (total). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FP2. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Memory support: unknown Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 1,654 points. Launch price was $130.
Processing Power
The Athlon 64 FX-74 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the A10-4655M offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the A10-4655M has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the Athlon 64 FX-74 versus 2.8 GHz on the A10-4655M — a 6.9% clock advantage for the Athlon 64 FX-74. The Athlon 64 FX-74 uses the Windsor (2006−2007) architecture (90 nm), while the A10-4655M uses Trinity (2012−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon 64 FX-74 scores 1,658 against the A10-4655M's 1,654 — a 0.2% lead for the Athlon 64 FX-74. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Athlon 64 FX-74 | A10-4655M |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 3 GHz+7% | 2.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | — | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 4 MB (total)+300% |
| Process | 90 nm | 32 nm-64% |
| Architecture | Windsor (2006−2007) | Trinity (2012−2013) |
| PassMark | 1,658 | 1,654 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 400 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 750 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon 64 FX-74 uses the F socket (PCIe 1.1), while the A10-4655M uses FP2 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR2 on the Athlon 64 FX-74 versus 1333 on the A10-4655M — the A10-4655M supports 199.4% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 16 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: nForce 680a (Athlon 64 FX-74) and FP2 (A10-4655M).
| Feature | Athlon 64 FX-74 | A10-4655M |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | F | FP2 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 2.0+82% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR2 | 1333+66550% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB+104857500% | 16 |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Only the Athlon 64 FX-74 has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Virtualization support: AMD-V (Athlon 64 FX-74) vs true (A10-4655M). The A10-4655M includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 7620G), while the Athlon 64 FX-74 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Athlon 64 FX-74 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Athlon 64 FX-74 rivals Pentium Extreme Edition 965; A10-4655M rivals Core i3-4010U.
| Feature | Athlon 64 FX-74 | A10-4655M |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon HD 7620G |
| Unlocked | Yes | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | true |
| Target Use | Budget | — |
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