Athlon II X3 435 vs A8-3510MX
Athlon II X3 435
A8-3510MX
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 435 is positioned at rank 817 and the A8-3510MX is on rank 754, so the A8-3510MX 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 435
Performance Per Dollar A8-3510MX
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon II X3 435 | A8-3510MX |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Rana (2009−2011) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Llano (2011−2012) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon II X3 435 | A8-3510MX |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) | ✅ 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 435 and A8-3510MX
Athlon II X3 435
The Athlon II X3 435 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 9 October 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Rana (2009−2011) architecture. It features 3 cores and 3 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 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: 1,645 points. Launch price was $160.
A8-3510MX
The A8-3510MX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Llano (2011−2012) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.5 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FS1. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,631 points. Launch price was $90.
Processing Power
The Athlon II X3 435 packs 3 cores / 3 threads, while the A8-3510MX offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the A8-3510MX has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 2.9 GHz on the Athlon II X3 435 versus 2.5 GHz on the A8-3510MX — a 14.8% clock advantage for the Athlon II X3 435 (base: 2.9 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). The Athlon II X3 435 uses the Rana (2009−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the A8-3510MX uses Llano (2011−2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon II X3 435 scores 1,645 against the A8-3510MX's 1,631 — a 0.9% lead for the Athlon II X3 435. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Athlon II X3 435 | A8-3510MX |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 3 / 3 | 4 / 4+33% |
| Boost Clock | 2.9 GHz+16% | 2.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.9 GHz+61% | 1.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 1 MB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 45 nm | 32 nm-29% |
| Architecture | Rana (2009−2011) | Llano (2011−2012) |
| PassMark | 1,645 | 1,631 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 252 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon II X3 435 uses the AM3 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the A8-3510MX uses FS1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1333 memory speed. Both support up to 16 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Athlon II X3 435) vs 20 (A8-3510MX) — the A8-3510MX offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Athlon II X3 435 | A8-3510MX |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM3 | FS1 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | DDR3-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 20+25% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support AMD-V virtualization. The A8-3510MX includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 6620G), while the Athlon II X3 435 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A8-3510MX targets Mainstream Laptop. Direct competitor: A8-3510MX rivals Core i5-2410M.
| Feature | Athlon II X3 435 | A8-3510MX |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon HD 6620G |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Mainstream Laptop |
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