Athlon II X4 610e vs Athlon II X3 460
Athlon II X4 610e
Athlon II X3 460
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 X4 610e is positioned at rank 925 and the Athlon II X3 460 is on rank 734, 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 X4 610e
Performance Per Dollar Athlon II X3 460
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon II X4 610e | Athlon II X3 460 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) | ✅ More affordable ($15) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Propus (2009−2011) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Rana (2009−2011) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon II X4 610e | Athlon II X3 460 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+34%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) | ✅ More affordable ($15) |
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 X4 610e and Athlon II X3 460
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.
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.
Processing Power
The Athlon II X4 610e packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Athlon II X3 460 offers 3 cores / 3 threads — the Athlon II X4 610e has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the Athlon II X4 610e versus 3.4 GHz on the Athlon II X3 460 — a 34.5% clock advantage for the Athlon II X3 460 (base: 2.4 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Athlon II X4 610e uses the Propus (2009−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Athlon II X3 460 uses Rana (2009−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon II X4 610e scores 1,959 against the Athlon II X3 460's 1,965 — a 0.3% lead for the Athlon II X3 460. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Athlon II X4 610e | Athlon II X3 460 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+33% | 3 / 3 |
| Boost Clock | 2.4 GHz | 3.4 GHz+42% |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz | 3.4 GHz+42% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 45 nm | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Propus (2009−2011) | Rana (2009−2011) |
| PassMark | 1,959 | 1,965 |
| 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: 16 (Athlon II X4 610e) vs 0 (Athlon II X3 460) — the Athlon II X4 610e offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Socket AM3 (Athlon II X4 610e) and 760G,770,785G,790FX,870,880G,890FX,970,990FX (Athlon II X3 460).
| Feature | Athlon II X4 610e | Athlon II X3 460 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 16 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support AMD-V virtualization. Primary use case: Athlon II X3 460 targets Budget.
| Feature | Athlon II X4 610e | Athlon II X3 460 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
Value Analysis
The Athlon II X4 610e launched at $143 MSRP, while the Athlon II X3 460 debuted at $87. At current prices ($20 vs $15), the Athlon II X3 460 is $5 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon II X4 610e delivers 98.0 pts/$ vs 131.0 pts/$ for the Athlon II X3 460 — making the Athlon II X3 460 the 28.9% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon II X4 610e | Athlon II X3 460 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $143 | $87-39% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20 | $15-25% |
| Performance per Dollar | 98.0 | 131.0+34% |
| Release Date | 2010 | 2011 |
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