Athlon II X2 245 vs Phenom II X2 B53
Athlon II X2 245
Phenom II X2 B53
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 Phenom II X2 B53 is on rank 1038, so the Athlon II X2 245 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 Phenom II X2 B53
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon II X2 245 | Phenom II X2 B53 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Regor (2009−2013) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Callisto (2009−2010) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon II X2 245 | Phenom II X2 B53 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+0%) |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 Phenom II X2 B53
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.
Phenom II X2 B53
The Phenom II X2 B53 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Callisto (2009−2010) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,137 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
Both the Athlon II X2 245 and Phenom II X2 B53 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.9 GHz on the Athlon II X2 245 versus 2.8 GHz on the Phenom II X2 B53 — a 3.5% clock advantage for the Athlon II X2 245 (base: 2.9 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Athlon II X2 245 uses the Regor (2009−2013) architecture (45 nm), while the Phenom II X2 B53 uses Callisto (2009−2010) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon II X2 245 scores 1,134 against the Phenom II X2 B53's 1,137 — a 0.3% lead for the Phenom II X2 B53. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Athlon II X2 245 vs 6 MB (total) on the Phenom II X2 B53.
| Feature | Athlon II X2 245 | Phenom II X2 B53 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.9 GHz+4% | 2.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.9 GHz+4% | 2.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 6 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+300% | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 45 nm | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Regor (2009−2013) | Callisto (2009−2010) |
| PassMark | 1,134 | 1,137 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 300 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 550 |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the AM3 socket with PCIe 2.0. Maximum memory speed reaches 1333 on the Athlon II X2 245 versus DDR3-1333 on the Phenom II X2 B53 — 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. Both provide 0 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: AM2+,AM3 (Athlon II X2 245) and AM3,AM2+ (Phenom II X2 B53).
| Feature | Athlon II X2 245 | Phenom II X2 B53 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM3 | AM3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 1333+44333% | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 | 16 GB+104857500% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization support: true (Athlon II X2 245) vs Yes (Phenom II X2 B53). Direct competitor: Athlon II X2 245 rivals Pentium E5500.
| Feature | Athlon II X2 245 | Phenom II X2 B53 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | true | Yes |
Value Analysis
The Athlon II X2 245 launched at $66 MSRP, while the Phenom II X2 B53 debuted at $150. At current prices ($15 vs $15), the Phenom II X2 B53 is $0 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon II X2 245 delivers 75.6 pts/$ vs 75.8 pts/$ for the Phenom II X2 B53 — making the Phenom II X2 B53 the 0.3% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon II X2 245 | Phenom II X2 B53 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $66-56% | $150 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | $15 |
| Performance per Dollar | 75.6 | 75.8 |
| Release Date | 2009 | 2009 |
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