Athlon II X4 620e vs Core i3-10100Y
Athlon II X4 620e
Core i3-10100Y
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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 Core i3-10100Y is on rank 1040, so the Athlon II X4 620e offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Athlon II X4 620e
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-10100Y
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon II X4 620e | Core i3-10100Y |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($40) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Propus (2009−2011) / 45 nm) | ✨ Modern (Amber Lake-Y (2018−2021) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon II X4 620e | Core i3-10100Y |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($40) | ✅ 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 620e and Core i3-10100Y
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.
Core i3-10100Y
The Core i3-10100Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 August 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Amber Lake-Y (2018−2021) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1515. Thermal design power (TDP): 5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,918 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Athlon II X4 620e packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i3-10100Y offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Athlon II X4 620e has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.6 GHz on the Athlon II X4 620e versus 3.9 GHz on the Core i3-10100Y — a 40% clock advantage for the Core i3-10100Y (base: 2.6 GHz vs 1.3 GHz). The Athlon II X4 620e uses the Propus (2009−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Core i3-10100Y uses Amber Lake-Y (2018−2021) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon II X4 620e scores 2,906 against the Core i3-10100Y's 2,918 — a 0.4% lead for the Core i3-10100Y. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Athlon II X4 620e vs 4 MB on the Core i3-10100Y.
| Feature | Athlon II X4 620e | Core i3-10100Y |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 2.6 GHz | 3.9 GHz+50% |
| Base Clock | 2.6 GHz+100% | 1.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 4 MB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 512 kB |
| Process | 45 nm | 14 nm-69% |
| Architecture | Propus (2009−2011) | Amber Lake-Y (2018−2021) |
| PassMark | 2,906 | 2,918 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon II X4 620e uses the AM3 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i3-10100Y uses FCBGA1515 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Athlon II X4 620e | Core i3-10100Y |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM3 | FCBGA1515 |
| 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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