CPU
GPU
Athlon II X2 245e
A6 Micro-6500T
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 245e is positioned at rank 939 and the A6 Micro-6500T is on rank 1045, so the Athlon II X2 245e 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 245e
Performance Per Dollar A6 Micro-6500T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon II X2 245e | A6 Micro-6500T |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Mullins (2014) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon II X2 245e | A6 Micro-6500T |
|---|---|---|
| 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 245e and A6 Micro-6500T
Athlon II X2 245e
The Athlon II X2 245e is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 11 May 2010 (15 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: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,141 points. Launch price was $80.
A6 Micro-6500T
The A6 Micro-6500T is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 29 April 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Mullins (2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.2 GHz, with boost up to 1.8 GHz. L2 cache: 2 MB (total). Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FT3. Thermal design power (TDP): 5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,146 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Athlon II X2 245e packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the A6 Micro-6500T offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the A6 Micro-6500T has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.9 GHz on the Athlon II X2 245e versus 1.8 GHz on the A6 Micro-6500T — a 46.8% clock advantage for the Athlon II X2 245e (base: 2.9 GHz vs 1.2 GHz). The Athlon II X2 245e uses the Regor (2009−2013) architecture (45 nm), while the A6 Micro-6500T uses Mullins (2014) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon II X2 245e scores 1,141 against the A6 Micro-6500T's 1,146 — a 0.4% lead for the A6 Micro-6500T.
| Feature | Athlon II X2 245e | A6 Micro-6500T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 2.9 GHz+61% | 1.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.9 GHz+142% | 1.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | — |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 2 MB (total)+100% |
| Process | 45 nm | 28 nm-38% |
| Architecture | Regor (2009−2013) | Mullins (2014) |
| PassMark | 1,141 | 1,146 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 319 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 741 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon II X2 245e uses the AM3 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the A6 Micro-6500T uses FT3 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1333 memory speed. Both support up to 16 GB of RAM. Memory channels: 2 (Athlon II X2 245e) vs 1 (A6 Micro-6500T). Chipset compatibility: 760G,770,780G,785G,790FX,790GX (Athlon II X2 245e) and AMD BGA soldered (A6 Micro-6500T).
| Feature | Athlon II X2 245e | A6 Micro-6500T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM3 | FT3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2+100% | 1 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 8 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (Athlon II X2 245e) / not specified (A6 Micro-6500T). The A6 Micro-6500T includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon R4), while the Athlon II X2 245e requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Athlon II X2 245e targets Budget. Direct competitor: Athlon II X2 245e rivals Athlon II X2 270u.
| Feature | Athlon II X2 245e | A6 Micro-6500T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | AMD Radeon R4 |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Budget | — |
Value Analysis
The Athlon II X2 245e launched at $87 MSRP, while the A6 Micro-6500T debuted at $100. At current prices ($15 vs $15), the A6 Micro-6500T is $0 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon II X2 245e delivers 76.1 pts/$ vs 76.4 pts/$ for the A6 Micro-6500T — making the A6 Micro-6500T the 0.4% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon II X2 245e | A6 Micro-6500T |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $87-13% | $100 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | $15 |
| Performance per Dollar | 76.1 | 76.4 |
| Release Date | 2010 | 2014 |
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