Athlon II X3 445 vs A6 Pro-7050B
Athlon II X3 445
A6 Pro-7050B
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 445 is positioned at rank 781 and the A6 Pro-7050B is on rank 921, so the Athlon II X3 445 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 445
Performance Per Dollar A6 Pro-7050B
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon II X3 445 | A6 Pro-7050B |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Rana (2009−2011) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Kaveri (2014−2015) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon II X3 445 | A6 Pro-7050B |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+1%) |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 445 and A6 Pro-7050B
Athlon II X3 445
The Athlon II X3 445 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 11 May 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Rana (2009−2011) architecture. It features 3 cores and 3 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 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: 1,807 points. Launch price was $91.
A6 Pro-7050B
The A6 Pro-7050B is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 June 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Kaveri (2014−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L2 cache: 1024 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Memory support: DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,820 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Athlon II X3 445 packs 3 cores / 3 threads, while the A6 Pro-7050B offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Athlon II X3 445 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 3.1 GHz on the Athlon II X3 445 versus 3 GHz on the A6 Pro-7050B — a 3.3% clock advantage for the Athlon II X3 445 (base: 3.1 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Athlon II X3 445 uses the Rana (2009−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the A6 Pro-7050B uses Kaveri (2014−2015) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon II X3 445 scores 1,807 against the A6 Pro-7050B's 1,820 — a 0.7% lead for the A6 Pro-7050B.
| Feature | Athlon II X3 445 | A6 Pro-7050B |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 3 / 3+50% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 3.1 GHz+3% | 3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.1 GHz+41% | 2.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | — |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 1024 kB+100% |
| Process | 45 nm | 28 nm-38% |
| Architecture | Rana (2009−2011) | Kaveri (2014−2015) |
| PassMark | 1,807 | 1,820 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon II X3 445 uses the AM3 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the A6 Pro-7050B uses FP3 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1333 memory speed. The Athlon II X3 445 supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 16 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 0 (Athlon II X3 445) vs 16 (A6 Pro-7050B) — the A6 Pro-7050B offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AMD AM3 (Athlon II X3 445) and AMD FP3 (A6 Pro-7050B).
| Feature | Athlon II X3 445 | A6 Pro-7050B |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM3 | FP3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | DDR3-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 16 |
Advanced Features
The A6 Pro-7050B includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon R4), while the Athlon II X3 445 requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Athlon II X3 445 | A6 Pro-7050B |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | AMD Radeon R4 |
Value Analysis
The Athlon II X3 445 launched at $87 MSRP, while the A6 Pro-7050B debuted at $100. At current prices ($15 vs $15), the A6 Pro-7050B is $0 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon II X3 445 delivers 120.5 pts/$ vs 121.3 pts/$ for the A6 Pro-7050B — making the A6 Pro-7050B the 0.7% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon II X3 445 | A6 Pro-7050B |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $87-13% | $100 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | $15 |
| Performance per Dollar | 120.5 | 121.3 |
| Release Date | 2010 | 2014 |
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