CPU
GPU
Athlon II X3 460
Athlon II X4 610e
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 460 is positioned at rank 734 and the Athlon II X4 610e is on rank 925, so the Athlon II X3 460 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 460
Performance Per Dollar Athlon II X4 610e
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon II X3 460 | Athlon II X4 610e |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($15) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Rana (2009−2011) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Propus (2009−2011) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon II X3 460 | Athlon II X4 610e |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+34%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($15) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) |
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 460 and Athlon II X4 610e
Athlon II X3 460
The Athlon II X3 460 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 3 May 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Rana (2009−2011) architecture. It features 3 cores and 3 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 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: 1,965 points. Launch price was $50.
Athlon II X4 610e
The Athlon II X4 610e is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 11 May 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Propus (2009−2011) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,959 points. Launch price was $70.
Processing Power
The Athlon II X3 460 packs 3 cores / 3 threads, while the Athlon II X4 610e offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Athlon II X4 610e has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Athlon II X3 460 versus 2.4 GHz on the Athlon II X4 610e — a 34.5% clock advantage for the Athlon II X3 460 (base: 3.4 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Athlon II X3 460 uses the Rana (2009−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Athlon II X4 610e uses Propus (2009−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon II X3 460 scores 1,965 against the Athlon II X4 610e's 1,959 — a 0.3% lead for the Athlon II X3 460. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Athlon II X3 460 | Athlon II X4 610e |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 3 / 3 | 4 / 4+33% |
| Boost Clock | 3.4 GHz+42% | 2.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.4 GHz+42% | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 45 nm | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Rana (2009−2011) | Propus (2009−2011) |
| PassMark | 1,965 | 1,959 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 384 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 944 | — |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the AM3 socket with PCIe 2.0. Both support up to DDR3-1333 memory speed. Both support up to 16 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 0 (Athlon II X3 460) vs 16 (Athlon II X4 610e) — the Athlon II X4 610e offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: 760G,770,785G,790FX,870,880G,890FX,970,990FX (Athlon II X3 460) and Socket AM3 (Athlon II X4 610e).
| Feature | Athlon II X3 460 | Athlon II X4 610e |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM3 | AM3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support AMD-V virtualization. Primary use case: Athlon II X3 460 targets Budget.
| Feature | Athlon II X3 460 | Athlon II X4 610e |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Budget | — |
Value Analysis
The Athlon II X3 460 launched at $87 MSRP, while the Athlon II X4 610e debuted at $143. At current prices ($15 vs $20), the Athlon II X3 460 is $5 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon II X3 460 delivers 131.0 pts/$ vs 98.0 pts/$ for the Athlon II X4 610e — making the Athlon II X3 460 the 28.9% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon II X3 460 | Athlon II X4 610e |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $87-39% | $143 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15-25% | $20 |
| Performance per Dollar | 131.0+34% | 98.0 |
| Release Date | 2011 | 2010 |
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