Athlon II P320 vs A10-5745M
Athlon II P320
A10-5745M
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 Athlon II P320 is positioned at rank 622 and the A10-5745M is on rank 709, so the Athlon II P320 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Athlon II P320
Performance Per Dollar A10-5745M
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon II P320 | A10-5745M |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Champlain (2010−2011) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Richland (2013−2014) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon II P320 | A10-5745M |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) | ✅ 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 II P320 and A10-5745M
Athlon II P320
The Athlon II P320 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Champlain (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2.1 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: S1g4. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,776 points. Launch price was $149.
A10-5745M
The A10-5745M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Richland (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FP2. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,767 points. Launch price was $130.
Processing Power
The Athlon II P320 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the A10-5745M offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the A10-5745M has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.1 GHz on the Athlon II P320 versus 2.9 GHz on the A10-5745M — a 32% clock advantage for the A10-5745M. The Athlon II P320 uses the Champlain (2010−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the A10-5745M uses Richland (2013−2014) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon II P320 scores 1,776 against the A10-5745M's 1,767 — a 0.5% lead for the Athlon II P320.
| Feature | Athlon II P320 | A10-5745M |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 2.1 GHz | 2.9 GHz+38% |
| Base Clock | — | 2.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 45 nm | 32 nm-29% |
| Architecture | Champlain (2010−2011) | Richland (2013−2014) |
| PassMark | 1,776 | 1,767 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 189 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 308 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon II P320 uses the S1g4 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the A10-5745M uses FP2 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1066 on the Athlon II P320 versus 1333 on the A10-5745M — the A10-5745M supports 199.1% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The A10-5745M supports up to 16 of RAM compared to 8 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 0 (Athlon II P320) vs 16 (A10-5745M) — the A10-5745M offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: M880G (Athlon II P320) and FP2 (A10-5745M).
| Feature | Athlon II P320 | A10-5745M |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | S1g4 | FP2 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1066 | 1333+44333% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB+52428700% | 16 |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: AMD-V (Athlon II P320) vs true (A10-5745M). The A10-5745M includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 8610G), while the Athlon II P320 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Athlon II P320 targets Laptop. Direct competitor: Athlon II P320 rivals Pentium P6000; A10-5745M rivals Core i3-4010U.
| Feature | Athlon II P320 | A10-5745M |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | None | Radeon HD 8610G |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | true |
| Target Use | Laptop | — |
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