Athlon II X3 425e vs Pentium P6100
Athlon II X3 425e
Pentium P6100
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 425e is positioned at rank 620 and the Pentium P6100 is on rank 825, so the Athlon II X3 425e 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 425e
Performance Per Dollar Pentium P6100
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon II X3 425e | Pentium P6100 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($58) | ✅ More affordable ($16.39) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Rana (2009−2011) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Arrandale (2010−2011) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon II X3 425e | Pentium P6100 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+255%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($58) | ✅ More affordable ($16.39) |
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 Pentium P6100
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.
Pentium P6100
The Pentium P6100 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 26 September 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,245 points. Launch price was $12.
Processing Power
The Athlon II X3 425e packs 3 cores / 3 threads, while the Pentium P6100 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 2 GHz on the Pentium P6100 — a 29.8% clock advantage for the Athlon II X3 425e (base: 2.7 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Athlon II X3 425e uses the Rana (2009−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Pentium P6100 uses Arrandale (2010−2011) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon II X3 425e scores 2,239 against the Pentium P6100's 2,245 — a 0.3% lead for the Pentium P6100. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Athlon II X3 425e vs 3 MB (total) on the Pentium P6100.
| Feature | Athlon II X3 425e | Pentium P6100 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 3 / 3+50% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.7 GHz+35% | 2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.7 GHz+35% | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 3 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core)+100% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 45 nm | 32 nm-29% |
| Architecture | Rana (2009−2011) | Arrandale (2010−2011) |
| PassMark | 2,239 | 2,245 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon II X3 425e uses the AM3 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium P6100 uses PGA988 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Athlon II X3 425e | Pentium P6100 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM3 | PGA988 |
| 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 425e launched at $79 MSRP, while the Pentium P6100 debuted at $100. At current prices ($58 vs $16.39), the Pentium P6100 is $42 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon II X3 425e delivers 38.6 pts/$ vs 137.0 pts/$ for the Pentium P6100 — making the Pentium P6100 the 112.1% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon II X3 425e | Pentium P6100 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $79-21% | $100 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $58 | $16.39-72% |
| Performance per Dollar | 38.6 | 137.0+255% |
| Release Date | 2011 | 2010 |
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