Athlon II X3 425 vs Phenom II X3 710
Athlon II X3 425
Phenom II X3 710
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 Phenom II X3 710 is on rank 400, so the Phenom II X3 710 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 425
Performance Per Dollar Phenom II X3 710
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon II X3 425 | Phenom II X3 710 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($5) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($125) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Rana (2009−2011) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Heka (2009−2010) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon II X3 425 | Phenom II X3 710 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+2397%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($5) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($125) |
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 Phenom II X3 710
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.
Phenom II X3 710
The Phenom II X3 710 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 9 February 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Heka (2009−2010) architecture. It features 3 cores and 3 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). 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: 1,597 points. Launch price was $85.
Processing Power
Both the Athlon II X3 425 and Phenom II X3 710 share an identical 3-core/3-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.7 GHz on the Athlon II X3 425 versus 2.6 GHz on the Phenom II X3 710 — a 3.8% clock advantage for the Athlon II X3 425 (base: 2.7 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Athlon II X3 425 uses the Rana (2009−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Phenom II X3 710 uses Heka (2009−2010) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon II X3 425 scores 1,595 against the Phenom II X3 710's 1,597 — a 0.1% lead for the Phenom II X3 710. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Athlon II X3 425 vs 6 MB (total) on the Phenom II X3 710.
| Feature | Athlon II X3 425 | Phenom II X3 710 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 3 / 3 | 3 / 3 |
| Boost Clock | 2.7 GHz+4% | 2.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.7 GHz+4% | 2.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 6 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 45 nm | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Rana (2009−2011) | Heka (2009−2010) |
| PassMark | 1,595 | 1,597 |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the AM3 socket with PCIe 2.0.
| Feature | Athlon II X3 425 | Phenom II X3 710 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM3 | AM3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | — |
Value Analysis
The Athlon II X3 425 launched at $79 MSRP, while the Phenom II X3 710 debuted at $125.
| Feature | Athlon II X3 425 | Phenom II X3 710 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $79-37% | $125 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $5 | — |
| Release Date | 2009 | 2009 |
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