CPU
GPU
Athlon II X3 440
A10-5745M
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 440 is positioned at rank 722 and the A10-5745M is on rank 709, so the A10-5745M 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 440
Performance Per Dollar A10-5745M
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon II X3 440 | A10-5745M |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Rana (2009−2011) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Richland (2013−2014) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon II X3 440 | A10-5745M |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) | ✅ 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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Athlon II X3 440 and A10-5745M
Athlon II X3 440
The Athlon II X3 440 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 25 January 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Rana (2009−2011) architecture. It features 3 cores and 3 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3 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: 1,743 points. Launch price was $47.
A10-5745M
The A10-5745M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Richland (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FP2. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,767 points. Launch price was $130.
Processing Power
The Athlon II X3 440 packs 3 cores / 3 threads, while the A10-5745M offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the A10-5745M has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the Athlon II X3 440 versus 2.9 GHz on the A10-5745M — a 3.4% clock advantage for the Athlon II X3 440 (base: 3 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Athlon II X3 440 uses the Rana (2009−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the A10-5745M uses Richland (2013−2014) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon II X3 440 scores 1,743 against the A10-5745M's 1,767 — a 1.4% lead for the A10-5745M. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Athlon II X3 440 | A10-5745M |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 3 / 3 | 4 / 4+33% |
| Boost Clock | 3 GHz+3% | 2.9 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz+43% | 2.1 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) | Richland (2013−2014) |
| PassMark | 1,743 | 1,767+1% |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon II X3 440 uses the AM3 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the A10-5745M uses FP2 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1333 on the Athlon II X3 440 versus 1333 on the A10-5745M — the A10-5745M supports 199.1% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Athlon II X3 440 supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 16 — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 0 (Athlon II X3 440) vs 16 (A10-5745M) — the A10-5745M offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AMD AM3 (Athlon II X3 440) and FP2 (A10-5745M).
| Feature | Athlon II X3 440 | A10-5745M |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM3 | FP2 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | 1333+44333% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB+209715100% | 16 |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Athlon II X3 440) / true (A10-5745M). The A10-5745M includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 8610G), while the Athlon II X3 440 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: A10-5745M rivals Core i3-4010U.
| Feature | Athlon II X3 440 | A10-5745M |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon HD 8610G |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | true |
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