Athlon II X3 400e vs Pentium E5200
Athlon II X3 400e
Pentium E5200
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 X3 400e is positioned at rank 938 and the Pentium E5200 is on rank 887, so the Pentium E5200 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 X3 400e
Performance Per Dollar Pentium E5200
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon II X3 400e | Pentium E5200 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($10) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Rana (2009−2011) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Wolfdale (2008−2010) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon II X3 400e | Pentium E5200 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+51%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($10) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) |
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 X3 400e and Pentium E5200
Athlon II X3 400e
The Athlon II X3 400e is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 20 October 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Rana (2009−2011) architecture. It features 3 cores and 3 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 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: 1,320 points. Launch price was $107.
Pentium E5200
The Pentium E5200 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in Agosto 2008 (17 years ago). It is based on the Wolfdale (2008−2010) 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: 2 MB (total). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,315 points. Launch price was $99.
Processing Power
The Athlon II X3 400e packs 3 cores / 3 threads, while the Pentium E5200 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Athlon II X3 400e has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 2.2 GHz on the Athlon II X3 400e versus 2.5 GHz on the Pentium E5200 — a 12.8% clock advantage for the Pentium E5200 (base: 2.2 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Athlon II X3 400e uses the Rana (2009−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Pentium E5200 uses Wolfdale (2008−2010) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon II X3 400e scores 1,320 against the Pentium E5200's 1,315 — a 0.4% lead for the Athlon II X3 400e. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Athlon II X3 400e | Pentium E5200 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 3 / 3+50% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.5 GHz+14% |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.5 GHz+14% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 2 MB (total)+300% |
| Process | 45 nm | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Rana (2009−2011) | Wolfdale (2008−2010) |
| PassMark | 1,320 | 1,315 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon II X3 400e uses the AM3 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium E5200 uses LGA775 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Athlon II X3 400e | Pentium E5200 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM3 | LGA775 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0+82% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | — |
Value Analysis
The Athlon II X3 400e launched at $100 MSRP, while the Pentium E5200 debuted at $84. At current prices ($10 vs $15), the Athlon II X3 400e is $5 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon II X3 400e delivers 132.0 pts/$ vs 87.7 pts/$ for the Pentium E5200 — making the Athlon II X3 400e the 40.4% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon II X3 400e | Pentium E5200 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100 | $84-16% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10-33% | $15 |
| Performance per Dollar | 132.0+51% | 87.7 |
| Release Date | 2009 | 2008 |
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