CPU
GPU
Athlon II P320
Athlon II X4 600e
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 Athlon II X4 600e is on rank 842, 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 Athlon II X4 600e
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon II P320 | Athlon II X4 600e |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($15) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Champlain (2010−2011) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Propus (2009−2011) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon II P320 | Athlon II X4 600e |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+32%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($15) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($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 II P320 and Athlon II X4 600e
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.
Athlon II X4 600e
The Athlon II X4 600e is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 20 October 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Propus (2009−2011) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,795 points. Launch price was $130.
Processing Power
The Athlon II P320 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Athlon II X4 600e offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Athlon II X4 600e has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.1 GHz on the Athlon II P320 versus 2.2 GHz on the Athlon II X4 600e — a 4.7% clock advantage for the Athlon II X4 600e. The Athlon II P320 uses the Champlain (2010−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Athlon II X4 600e uses Propus (2009−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon II P320 scores 1,776 against the Athlon II X4 600e's 1,795 — a 1.1% lead for the Athlon II X4 600e.
| Feature | Athlon II P320 | Athlon II X4 600e |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 2.1 GHz | 2.2 GHz+5% |
| Base Clock | — | 2.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 45 nm | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Champlain (2010−2011) | Propus (2009−2011) |
| PassMark | 1,776 | 1,795+1% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 189 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 308 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon II P320 uses the S1g4 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Athlon II X4 600e uses AM3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1066 memory speed. The Athlon II X4 600e 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. PCIe lanes: 0 (Athlon II P320) vs 16 (Athlon II X4 600e) — the Athlon II X4 600e offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: M880G (Athlon II P320) and Socket AM3 (Athlon II X4 600e).
| Feature | Athlon II P320 | Athlon II X4 600e |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | S1g4 | AM3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1066 | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support AMD-V virtualization. Primary use case: Athlon II P320 targets Laptop. Direct competitor: Athlon II P320 rivals Pentium P6000.
| Feature | Athlon II P320 | Athlon II X4 600e |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | — |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Laptop | — |
Value Analysis
The Athlon II P320 launched at $50 MSRP, while the Athlon II X4 600e debuted at $100. At current prices ($15 vs $20), the Athlon II P320 is $5 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon II P320 delivers 118.4 pts/$ vs 89.8 pts/$ for the Athlon II X4 600e — making the Athlon II P320 the 27.5% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon II P320 | Athlon II X4 600e |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50-50% | $100 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15-25% | $20 |
| Performance per Dollar | 118.4+32% | 89.8 |
| Release Date | 2010 | 2009 |
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