Athlon II X3 425e vs Celeron N6211
Athlon II X3 425e
Celeron N6211
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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. The Athlon II X3 425e is positioned at rank #620 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Athlon II X3 425e
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon II X3 425e | Celeron N6211 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($58) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Rana (2009−2011) / 45 nm) | ✨ Modern (Elkhart Lake (2022) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon II X3 425e | Celeron N6211 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($58) | ✅ 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 425e and Celeron N6211
Athlon II X3 425e
The Athlon II X3 425e is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. 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): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,239 points. Launch price was $149.
Celeron N6211
The Celeron N6211 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 17 July 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Elkhart Lake (2022) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.2 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L2 cache: 1.5 MB. Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1493. Thermal design power (TDP): 1.5 MB. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 2,245 points. Launch price was $54.
Processing Power
The Athlon II X3 425e packs 3 cores / 3 threads, while the Celeron N6211 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Athlon II X3 425e has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 2.7 GHz on the Athlon II X3 425e versus 3 GHz on the Celeron N6211 — a 10.5% clock advantage for the Celeron N6211 (base: 2.7 GHz vs 1.2 GHz). The Athlon II X3 425e uses the Rana (2009−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Celeron N6211 uses Elkhart Lake (2022) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon II X3 425e scores 2,239 against the Celeron N6211's 2,245 — a 0.3% lead for the Celeron N6211.
| Feature | Athlon II X3 425e | Celeron N6211 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 3 / 3+50% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.7 GHz | 3 GHz+11% |
| Base Clock | 2.7 GHz+125% | 1.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | — |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 1.5 MB+200% |
| Process | 45 nm | 10 nm-78% |
| Architecture | Rana (2009−2011) | Elkhart Lake (2022) |
| PassMark | 2,239 | 2,245 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon II X3 425e uses the AM3 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron N6211 uses BGA1493 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Athlon II X3 425e | Celeron N6211 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM3 | BGA1493 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 4.0+100% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | — |
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