CPU
GPU
Athlon II X3 450
V-Series V120
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 450 is positioned at rank 761 and the V-Series V120 is on rank 594, so the V-Series V120 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 V-Series V120
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon II X3 450 | V-Series V120 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Rana (2009−2011) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Champlain (2010−2011) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon II X3 450 | V-Series V120 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 V-Series V120
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.
V-Series V120
The V-Series V120 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 12 May 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Champlain (2010−2011) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 2.2 GHz. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: S1. Thermal design power (TDP): 512 kB. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,874 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Athlon II X3 450 packs 3 cores / 3 threads, while the V-Series V120 offers 1 cores / 1 threads — the Athlon II X3 450 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Athlon II X3 450 versus 2.2 GHz on the V-Series V120 — a 37% clock advantage for the Athlon II X3 450. The Athlon II X3 450 uses the Rana (2009−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the V-Series V120 uses Champlain (2010−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon II X3 450 scores 1,865 against the V-Series V120's 1,874 — a 0.5% lead for the V-Series V120.
| Feature | Athlon II X3 450 | V-Series V120 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 3 / 3+200% | 1 / 1 |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz+45% | 2.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | — |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 512 kB |
| Process | 45 nm | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Rana (2009−2011) | Champlain (2010−2011) |
| PassMark | 1,865 | 1,874 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 380 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 980 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon II X3 450 uses the AM3 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the V-Series V120 uses S1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Athlon II X3 450 | V-Series V120 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM3 | S1 |
| 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 | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (Athlon II X3 450) / not specified (V-Series V120). Primary use case: Athlon II X3 450 targets Desktop.
| Feature | Athlon II X3 450 | V-Series V120 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Desktop | — |
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