CPU
GPU
Athlon II P360
Athlon II X4 605e
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 Athlon II X4 605e is on rank 923, so the Athlon II P360 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 Athlon II X4 605e
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon II P360 | Athlon II X4 605e |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | Balanced gaming performance | Balanced gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($10) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($25) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Champlain (2010−2011) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Propus (2009−2011) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon II P360 | Athlon II X4 605e |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+148%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($10) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($25) |
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 Athlon II X4 605e
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.
Athlon II X4 605e
The Athlon II X4 605e 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 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 2.3 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: 1,964 points. Launch price was $102.
Processing Power
The Athlon II P360 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Athlon II X4 605e offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Athlon II X4 605e has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.3 GHz on the Athlon II P360 versus 2.3 GHz on the Athlon II X4 605e — identical boost frequencies. The Athlon II P360 uses the Champlain (2010−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Athlon II X4 605e uses Propus (2009−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon II P360 scores 1,946 against the Athlon II X4 605e's 1,964 — a 0.9% lead for the Athlon II X4 605e.
| Feature | Athlon II P360 | Athlon II X4 605e |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 2.3 GHz | 2.3 GHz |
| Base Clock | — | 2.3 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 | 1,946 | 1,964 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 1,140 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 300 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 1,069 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon II P360 uses the S1g4 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Athlon II X4 605e uses AM3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 1066 on the Athlon II P360 versus DDR3-1333 on the Athlon II X4 605e — the Athlon II P360 supports 198.9% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Athlon II X4 605e supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 8 — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 0 (Athlon II P360) vs 16 (Athlon II X4 605e) — the Athlon II X4 605e offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: S1g4 (Athlon II P360) and 760G,785G,790GX,880G,890GX (Athlon II X4 605e).
| Feature | Athlon II P360 | Athlon II X4 605e |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | S1g4 | AM3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 1066+35433% | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 | 32 GB+419430300% |
| 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 (Athlon II X4 605e). Primary use case: Athlon II X4 605e targets Desktop. Direct competitor: Athlon II P360 rivals Pentium P6000.
| Feature | Athlon II P360 | Athlon II X4 605e |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | — |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | true | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Desktop |
Value Analysis
The Athlon II P360 launched at $60 MSRP, while the Athlon II X4 605e debuted at $143. At current prices ($10 vs $25), the Athlon II P360 is $15 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon II P360 delivers 194.6 pts/$ vs 78.6 pts/$ for the Athlon II X4 605e — making the Athlon II P360 the 85% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon II P360 | Athlon II X4 605e |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $60-58% | $143 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10-60% | $25 |
| Performance per Dollar | 194.6+148% | 78.6 |
| Release Date | 2010 | 2009 |
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