CPU
GPU
Athlon II X2 245e
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 245e is positioned at rank 939 and the Phenom II X2 B53 is on rank 1038, 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 Phenom II X2 B53
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon II X2 245e | Phenom II X2 B53 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Regor (2009−2013) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Callisto (2009−2010) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon II X2 245e | Phenom II X2 B53 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+0%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| 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 Phenom II X2 B53
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.
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 245e and Phenom II X2 B53 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.9 GHz on the Athlon II X2 245e versus 2.8 GHz on the Phenom II X2 B53 — a 3.5% clock advantage for the Athlon II X2 245e (base: 2.9 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Athlon II X2 245e 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 245e scores 1,141 against the Phenom II X2 B53's 1,137 — a 0.4% lead for the Athlon II X2 245e. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 319 vs 300, a 6.1% lead for the Athlon II X2 245e that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 741 vs 550 (29.6% advantage for the Athlon II X2 245e). L3 cache: 0 kB on the Athlon II X2 245e vs 6 MB (total) on the Phenom II X2 B53.
| Feature | Athlon II X2 245e | 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 | 1 MB+100% | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 45 nm | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Regor (2009−2013) | Callisto (2009−2010) |
| PassMark | 1,141 | 1,137 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 319+6% | 300 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 741+35% | 550 |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the AM3 socket with PCIe 2.0. Both support up to DDR3-1333 memory speed. Both support up to 16 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Chipset compatibility: 760G,770,780G,785G,790FX,790GX (Athlon II X2 245e) and AM3,AM2+ (Phenom II X2 B53).
| Feature | Athlon II X2 245e | Phenom II X2 B53 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM3 | AM3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 0 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization support: AMD-V (Athlon II X2 245e) vs Yes (Phenom II X2 B53). 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 | Phenom II X2 B53 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | Yes |
| Target Use | Budget | — |
Value Analysis
The Athlon II X2 245e launched at $87 MSRP, while the Phenom II X2 B53 debuted at $150. At current prices ($15 vs $15), the Phenom II X2 B53 is $0 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon II X2 245e delivers 76.1 pts/$ vs 75.8 pts/$ for the Phenom II X2 B53 — making the Athlon II X2 245e the 0.4% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon II X2 245e | Phenom II X2 B53 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $87-42% | $150 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | $15 |
| Performance per Dollar | 76.1 | 75.8 |
| Release Date | 2010 | 2009 |
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