Athlon II X4 620e vs Athlon X4 750K
Athlon II X4 620e
Athlon X4 750K
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 620e is positioned at rank 605 and the Athlon X4 750K is on rank 576, so the Athlon X4 750K 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 620e
Performance Per Dollar Athlon X4 750K
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon II X4 620e | Athlon X4 750K |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($40) | ✅ More affordable ($17) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Propus (2009−2011) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Trinity (2012−2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon II X4 620e | Athlon X4 750K |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+133%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($40) | ✅ More affordable ($17) |
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 620e and Athlon X4 750K
Athlon II X4 620e
The Athlon II X4 620e is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. 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): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,906 points. Launch price was $149.
Athlon X4 750K
The Athlon X4 750K is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Trinity (2012−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L2 cache: 4 MB (total). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 100 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 2,879 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
Both the Athlon II X4 620e and Athlon X4 750K share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.6 GHz on the Athlon II X4 620e versus 4 GHz on the Athlon X4 750K — a 42.4% clock advantage for the Athlon X4 750K (base: 2.6 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Athlon II X4 620e uses the Propus (2009−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Athlon X4 750K uses Trinity (2012−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon II X4 620e scores 2,906 against the Athlon X4 750K's 2,879 — a 0.9% lead for the Athlon II X4 620e.
| Feature | Athlon II X4 620e | Athlon X4 750K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 2.6 GHz | 4 GHz+54% |
| Base Clock | 2.6 GHz | 3.4 GHz+31% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | — |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 4 MB (total)+700% |
| Process | 45 nm | 32 nm-29% |
| Architecture | Propus (2009−2011) | Trinity (2012−2013) |
| PassMark | 2,906 | 2,879 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon II X4 620e uses the AM3 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Athlon X4 750K uses FM2 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1333 memory speed. The Athlon X4 750K supports up to 64 GB of RAM compared to 32 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 0 (Athlon II X4 620e) vs 16 (Athlon X4 750K) — the Athlon X4 750K offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AMD AM3 (Athlon II X4 620e) and AMD FM2 (Athlon X4 750K).
| Feature | Athlon II X4 620e | Athlon X4 750K |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM3 | FM2 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | DDR3-1866 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | 64 GB+100% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 16 |
Value Analysis
The Athlon II X4 620e launched at $99 MSRP, while the Athlon X4 750K debuted at $91. At current prices ($40 vs $17), the Athlon X4 750K is $23 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon II X4 620e delivers 72.7 pts/$ vs 169.4 pts/$ for the Athlon X4 750K — making the Athlon X4 750K the 79.9% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon II X4 620e | Athlon X4 750K |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $99 | $91-8% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40 | $17-57% |
| Performance per Dollar | 72.7 | 169.4+133% |
| Release Date | 2011 | 2012 |
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