Athlon II X4 620 vs Celeron N4505
Athlon II X4 620
Celeron N4505
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. The Athlon II X4 620 is positioned at rank #789 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Athlon II X4 620
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon II X4 620 | Celeron N4505 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Propus (2009−2011) / 45 nm) | ✨ Modern (Jasper Lake (2021) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon II X4 620 | Celeron N4505 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 X4 620 and Celeron N4505
Athlon II X4 620
The Athlon II X4 620 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 16 September 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Propus (2009−2011) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 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: 2,026 points. Launch price was $65.
Celeron N4505
The Celeron N4505 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Jasper Lake (2021) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.5 MB (total). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1338. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 2,037 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Athlon II X4 620 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Celeron N4505 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Athlon II X4 620 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.6 GHz on the Athlon II X4 620 versus 2.9 GHz on the Celeron N4505 — a 10.9% clock advantage for the Celeron N4505 (base: 2.6 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Athlon II X4 620 uses the Propus (2009−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Celeron N4505 uses Jasper Lake (2021) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon II X4 620 scores 2,026 against the Celeron N4505's 2,037 — a 0.5% lead for the Celeron N4505. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Athlon II X4 620 vs 4 MB (total) on the Celeron N4505.
| Feature | Athlon II X4 620 | Celeron N4505 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.6 GHz | 2.9 GHz+12% |
| Base Clock | 2.6 GHz+30% | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 1.5 MB (total)+200% |
| Process | 45 nm | 10 nm-78% |
| Architecture | Propus (2009−2011) | Jasper Lake (2021) |
| PassMark | 2,026 | 2,037 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon II X4 620 uses the AM3 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron N4505 uses BGA1338 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Athlon II X4 620 | Celeron N4505 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM3 | BGA1338 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 4.0+100% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | — |
Top Performing CPUs
The most powerful cpus ranked by PassMark CPU Mark benchmark scores.
You May Also Compare
Similar CPU comparisons based on Athlon II X4 620 and Celeron N4505
