Athlon II X3 425 vs Core i5-4302Y
Athlon II X3 425
Core i5-4302Y
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 425 is positioned at rank 792 and the Core i5-4302Y is on rank 201, so the Core i5-4302Y offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Athlon II X3 425
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-4302Y
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon II X3 425 | Core i5-4302Y |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($5) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Rana (2009−2011) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon II X3 425 | Core i5-4302Y |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($5) | ✅ 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 X3 425 and Core i5-4302Y
Athlon II X3 425
The Athlon II X3 425 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 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 2.7 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,595 points. Launch price was $42.
Core i5-4302Y
The Core i5-4302Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.3 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 11.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,580 points. Launch price was $281.
Processing Power
The Athlon II X3 425 packs 3 cores / 3 threads, while the Core i5-4302Y offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Athlon II X3 425 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 2.7 GHz on the Athlon II X3 425 versus 2.3 GHz on the Core i5-4302Y — a 16% clock advantage for the Athlon II X3 425 (base: 2.7 GHz vs 1.6 GHz). The Athlon II X3 425 uses the Rana (2009−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Core i5-4302Y uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon II X3 425 scores 1,595 against the Core i5-4302Y's 1,580 — a 0.9% lead for the Athlon II X3 425. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Athlon II X3 425 vs 3 MB on the Core i5-4302Y.
| Feature | Athlon II X3 425 | Core i5-4302Y |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 3 / 3+50% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 2.7 GHz+17% | 2.3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.7 GHz+69% | 1.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 3 MB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 512 kB |
| Process | 45 nm | 22 nm-51% |
| Architecture | Rana (2009−2011) | Haswell (2013−2015) |
| PassMark | 1,595 | 1,580 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 676 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 1,086 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon II X3 425 uses the AM3 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i5-4302Y uses FCBGA1168 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1333 memory speed. The Athlon II X3 425 supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 16 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 0 (Athlon II X3 425) vs 12 (Core i5-4302Y) — the Core i5-4302Y offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AMD AM3 (Athlon II X3 425) and HM86,HM87 (Core i5-4302Y).
| Feature | Athlon II X3 425 | Core i5-4302Y |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM3 | FCBGA1168 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | DDR3L-1600 / LPDDR3-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 12 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Athlon II X3 425) / VT-x / VT-d / EPT (Core i5-4302Y). The Core i5-4302Y includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 4200), while the Athlon II X3 425 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-4302Y targets Productivity.
| Feature | Athlon II X3 425 | Core i5-4302Y |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel HD Graphics 4200 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x / VT-d / EPT |
| Target Use | — | Productivity |
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