Athlon II X2 245 vs A4-3300
Athlon II X2 245
A4-3300
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 X2 245 is positioned at rank 862 and the A4-3300 is on rank 814, so the A4-3300 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 X2 245
Performance Per Dollar A4-3300
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon II X2 245 | A4-3300 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Regor (2009−2013) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Llano (2011−2012) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon II X2 245 | A4-3300 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 X2 245 and A4-3300
Athlon II X2 245
The Athlon II X2 245 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 23 July 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Regor (2009−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,134 points. Launch price was $35.
A4-3300
The A4-3300 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Llano (2011−2012) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 2.5 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM1. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,143 points. Launch price was $50.
Processing Power
Both the Athlon II X2 245 and A4-3300 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.9 GHz on the Athlon II X2 245 versus 2.5 GHz on the A4-3300 — a 14.8% clock advantage for the Athlon II X2 245 (base: 2.9 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Athlon II X2 245 uses the Regor (2009−2013) architecture (45 nm), while the A4-3300 uses Llano (2011−2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon II X2 245 scores 1,134 against the A4-3300's 1,143 — a 0.8% lead for the A4-3300. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Athlon II X2 245 | A4-3300 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.9 GHz+16% | 2.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.9 GHz+16% | 2.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+300% | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 45 nm | 32 nm-29% |
| Architecture | Regor (2009−2013) | Llano (2011−2012) |
| PassMark | 1,134 | 1,143 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 266 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon II X2 245 uses the AM3 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the A4-3300 uses FM1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 1333 on the Athlon II X2 245 versus DDR3-1600 on the A4-3300 — the Athlon II X2 245 supports 199.1% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 16 of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 0 (Athlon II X2 245) vs 16 (A4-3300) — the A4-3300 offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AM2+,AM3 (Athlon II X2 245) and A55,A75 (A4-3300).
| Feature | Athlon II X2 245 | A4-3300 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM3 | FM1 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 1333+44333% | DDR3-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 | 16 GB+104857500% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: true (Athlon II X2 245) vs AMD-V (A4-3300). The A4-3300 includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 6410D), while the Athlon II X2 245 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A4-3300 targets Budget Desktop. Direct competitor: Athlon II X2 245 rivals Pentium E5500; A4-3300 rivals Celeron G530.
| Feature | Athlon II X2 245 | A4-3300 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | None | Radeon HD 6410D |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | true | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Budget Desktop |
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