CPU
GPU
Athlon II X3 455
PRO A6-8570
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 455 is positioned at rank 750 and the PRO A6-8570 is on rank 512, so the PRO A6-8570 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 455
Performance Per Dollar PRO A6-8570
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon II X3 455 | PRO A6-8570 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior 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) | ✨ Modern (Carrizo (2015−2018) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon II X3 455 | PRO A6-8570 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 455 and PRO A6-8570
Athlon II X3 455
The Athlon II X3 455 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 7 December 2010 (14 years ago). It is based on the Rana (2009−2011) architecture. It features 3 cores and 3 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 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: 1,938 points. Launch price was $88.
PRO A6-8570
The PRO A6-8570 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Outubro 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Carrizo (2015−2018) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L2 cache: 1024 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 1,919 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Athlon II X3 455 packs 3 cores / 3 threads, while the PRO A6-8570 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Athlon II X3 455 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 3.3 GHz on the Athlon II X3 455 versus 3.8 GHz on the PRO A6-8570 — a 14.1% clock advantage for the PRO A6-8570 (base: 3.3 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Athlon II X3 455 uses the Rana (2009−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the PRO A6-8570 uses Carrizo (2015−2018) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon II X3 455 scores 1,938 against the PRO A6-8570's 1,919 — a 1% lead for the Athlon II X3 455.
| Feature | Athlon II X3 455 | PRO A6-8570 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 3 / 3+50% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 3.3 GHz | 3.8 GHz+15% |
| Base Clock | 3.3 GHz | 3.5 GHz+6% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | — |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 1024 kB+100% |
| Process | 45 nm | 28 nm-38% |
| Architecture | Rana (2009−2011) | Carrizo (2015−2018) |
| PassMark | 1,938 | 1,919 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon II X3 455 uses the AM3 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the PRO A6-8570 uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Athlon II X3 455 | PRO A6-8570 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM3 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | — |
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