Athlon II X3 450 vs A10 Pro-7350B
Athlon II X3 450
A10 Pro-7350B
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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Athlon II X3 450 is positioned at rank 761 and the A10 Pro-7350B is on rank 597, so the A10 Pro-7350B 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 450
Performance Per Dollar A10 Pro-7350B
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon II X3 450 | A10 Pro-7350B |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Kaveri (2014−2015) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon II X3 450 | A10 Pro-7350B |
|---|---|---|
| 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 450 and A10 Pro-7350B
Athlon II X3 450
The Athlon II X3 450 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 21 September 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Rana (2009−2011) architecture. It features 3 cores and 3 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 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: 1,865 points. Launch price was $45.
A10 Pro-7350B
The A10 Pro-7350B 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 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L2 cache: 4096 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 4 MB. Memory support: DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,862 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Athlon II X3 450 packs 3 cores / 3 threads, while the A10 Pro-7350B offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the A10 Pro-7350B has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Athlon II X3 450 versus 3.3 GHz on the A10 Pro-7350B — a 3.1% clock advantage for the A10 Pro-7350B (base: 3.2 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Athlon II X3 450 uses the Rana (2009−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the A10 Pro-7350B uses Kaveri (2014−2015) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon II X3 450 scores 1,865 against the A10 Pro-7350B's 1,862 — a 0.2% lead for the Athlon II X3 450. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 380 vs 286, a 28.2% lead for the Athlon II X3 450 that directly translates to higher frame rates.
| Feature | Athlon II X3 450 | A10 Pro-7350B |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 3 / 3 | 4 / 4+33% |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz | 3.3 GHz+3% |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz+52% | 2.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | — |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 4096 kB+700% |
| Process | 45 nm | 28 nm-38% |
| Architecture | Rana (2009−2011) | Kaveri (2014−2015) |
| PassMark | 1,865 | 1,862 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 380+33% | 286 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 980 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon II X3 450 uses the AM3 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the A10 Pro-7350B uses FP3 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1333 memory speed. The Athlon II X3 450 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: 16 (Athlon II X3 450) vs 8 (A10 Pro-7350B) — the Athlon II X3 450 offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Athlon II X3 450 | A10 Pro-7350B |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 16+100% | 8 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support AMD-V virtualization. The A10 Pro-7350B includes integrated graphics (Radeon R6), while the Athlon II X3 450 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Athlon II X3 450 targets Desktop, A10 Pro-7350B targets Business Laptop. Direct competitor: A10 Pro-7350B rivals Core i5-4300U.
| Feature | Athlon II X3 450 | A10 Pro-7350B |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon R6 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Desktop | Business Laptop |
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