CPU
GPU
Athlon II P360
A10-4600M
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 P360 is positioned at rank 662 and the A10-4600M is on rank 661, so the A10-4600M 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 P360
Performance Per Dollar A10-4600M
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon II P360 | A10-4600M |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Champlain (2010−2011) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Trinity (2012−2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon II P360 | A10-4600M |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) | ✅ 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 P360 and A10-4600M
Athlon II P360
The Athlon II P360 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: 2.3 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: S1g4. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,946 points. Launch price was $149.
A10-4600M
The A10-4600M 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 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 4 MB (total). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FS1r2. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,948 points. Launch price was $130.
Processing Power
The Athlon II P360 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the A10-4600M offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the A10-4600M has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.3 GHz on the Athlon II P360 versus 3.2 GHz on the A10-4600M — a 32.7% clock advantage for the A10-4600M. The Athlon II P360 uses the Champlain (2010−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the A10-4600M uses Trinity (2012−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon II P360 scores 1,946 against the A10-4600M's 1,948 — a 0.1% lead for the A10-4600M.
| Feature | Athlon II P360 | A10-4600M |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 2.3 GHz | 3.2 GHz+39% |
| Base Clock | — | 2.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 4 MB (total)+300% |
| Process | 45 nm | 32 nm-29% |
| Architecture | Champlain (2010−2011) | Trinity (2012−2013) |
| PassMark | 1,946 | 1,948 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 342 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 916 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon II P360 uses the S1g4 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the A10-4600M uses FS1r2 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 1066 on the Athlon II P360 versus DDR3-1600 on the A10-4600M — the Athlon II P360 supports 198.9% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The A10-4600M supports up to 16 GB of RAM compared to 8 — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 0 (Athlon II P360) vs 16 (A10-4600M) — the A10-4600M offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: S1g4 (Athlon II P360) and A70M (A10-4600M).
| Feature | Athlon II P360 | A10-4600M |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | S1g4 | FS1r2 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 1066+35433% | DDR3-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 | 16 GB+209715100% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: true (Athlon II P360) vs AMD-V (A10-4600M). The A10-4600M includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 7660G), while the Athlon II P360 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A10-4600M targets Legacy Laptop. Direct competitor: Athlon II P360 rivals Pentium P6000; A10-4600M rivals Core i3-2310M.
| Feature | Athlon II P360 | A10-4600M |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | None | Radeon HD 7660G |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | true | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Legacy Laptop |
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