Athlon II Neo K145 vs Xeon 3.20

Athlon II Neo K145

1 Cores1 Thrd1 WWMax: 1.8 GHz2010

Xeon 3.20

1 Cores1 Thrd97 WWMax: 3.2 GHz2003

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Athlon II Neo K145

1 / 1

565

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Xeon 3.20

1 / 1

575

+1.8%

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 Athlon II Neo K145 is positioned at rank 1048 and the Xeon 3.20 is on rank 1030, so the Xeon 3.20 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Athlon II Neo K145

#1035

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2596%

#1036

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2558%

#1037

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2349%

#1038

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2338%

#1039

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2317%

#1041

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2237%

#1042

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2145%

#1043

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2142%

#1044

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2084%

#1047

Athlon X2 QL-66

MSRP: $150|Avg: $5

100%

#1048

Athlon II Neo K145

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

100%

#1049

Celeron P4600

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

99%

#1050

Core 2 Duo U7500

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

99%

#1051

Pentium 987

MSRP: $134|Avg: $20

98%

#1052

Core i7-4910MQ

MSRP: $570|Avg: $570

98%

#1053

Pentium T4400

MSRP: $107|Avg: $5

97%

#1055

Athlon X2 QL-65

MSRP: $150|Avg: $22

96%

#1056

Pentium J2850

MSRP: $94|Avg: $94

96%

#1057

Core i7-4900MQ

MSRP: $570|Avg: $40

95%

#1058

Celeron P4505

MSRP: $86|Avg: $86

94%

#1059

Pentium Dual Core T2370

MSRP: $150|Avg: $25

94%

#1060

Pentium T4200

MSRP: $99|Avg: $10

94%

#1061

Core i7-2720QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

94%

#1062

Pentium 2020M

MSRP: $134|Avg: N/A

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon 3.20

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

305622%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

57704%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

51268%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

39606%

#1029

Xeon Platinum 8260L

MSRP: $7500|Avg: $750

100%

#1030

Xeon 3.20

MSRP: $851|Avg: $10

100%

#1031

Xeon X5355

MSRP: $4491|Avg: $4000

66%

#1032

Xeon E5420

MSRP: $7214|Avg: $6500

41%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Athlon II Neo K145 (2010) utilizes 45 nm technology and DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Athlon II Neo K145	Xeon 3.20
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Nile (2010) / 45 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Gallatin (2003−2004) / 130 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon 3.20 (2003) relies on 130 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Athlon II Neo K145	Xeon 3.20
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+2%)
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Athlon II Neo K145 Benchmark Check

Xeon 3.20 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Athlon II Neo K145 and Xeon 3.20

Athlon II Neo K145

The Athlon II Neo K145 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Nile (2010) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 1.8 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: S1. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 565 points. Launch price was $149.

Xeon 3.20

The Xeon 3.20 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Gallatin (2003−2004) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 130 nm process technology. Socket: PGA604. Thermal design power (TDP): 97 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 575 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

Both the Athlon II Neo K145 and Xeon 3.20 share an identical 1-core/1-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.8 GHz on the Athlon II Neo K145 versus 3.2 GHz on the Xeon 3.20 — a 56% clock advantage for the Xeon 3.20. The Athlon II Neo K145 uses the Nile (2010) architecture (45 nm), while the Xeon 3.20 uses Gallatin (2003−2004) (130 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon II Neo K145 scores 565 against the Xeon 3.20's 575 — a 1.8% lead for the Xeon 3.20.

Feature	Athlon II Neo K145	Xeon 3.20
Cores / Threads	1 / 1	1 / 1
Boost Clock	1.8 GHz	3.2 GHz+78%
L3 Cache	—	2 MB
L2 Cache	1 MB+100%	512 kB
Process	45 nm-65%	130 nm
Architecture	Nile (2010)	Gallatin (2003−2004)
PassMark	565	575+2%

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Memory & Platform

The Athlon II Neo K145 uses the S1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Xeon 3.20 uses PGA604 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Athlon II Neo K145	Xeon 3.20
Socket	S1	PGA604
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1066	—
Max RAM Capacity	4 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	0	—

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Value Analysis

The Athlon II Neo K145 launched at $50 MSRP, while the Xeon 3.20 debuted at $851. At current prices ($10 vs $10), the Xeon 3.20 is $0 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon II Neo K145 delivers 56.5 pts/$ vs 57.5 pts/$ for the Xeon 3.20 — making the Xeon 3.20 the 1.8% better value option.