Athlon II X4 641 vs Pentium J4205
Athlon II X4 641
Pentium J4205
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 641 is positioned at rank 733 and the Pentium J4205 is on rank 910, so the Athlon II X4 641 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 641
Performance Per Dollar Pentium J4205
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon II X4 641 | Pentium J4205 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($102) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($161) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Llano (2011−2012) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Goldmont (2016−2017) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon II X4 641 | Pentium J4205 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+58%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($102) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($161) |
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 641 and Pentium J4205
Athlon II X4 641
The Athlon II X4 641 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Llano (2011−2012) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM1. Thermal design power (TDP): 100 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,313 points. Launch price was $149.
Pentium J4205
The Pentium J4205 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 August 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Goldmont (2016−2017) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1296. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Memory support: DDR3L/LPDDR3 up to 1866 MT/s; LPDDR4 up to 2400 MT/s. Passmark benchmark score: 2,315 points. Launch price was $161.
Processing Power
Both the Athlon II X4 641 and Pentium J4205 share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.8 GHz on the Athlon II X4 641 versus 2.6 GHz on the Pentium J4205 — a 7.4% clock advantage for the Athlon II X4 641 (base: 2.8 GHz vs 1.5 GHz). The Athlon II X4 641 uses the Llano (2011−2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Pentium J4205 uses Goldmont (2016−2017) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon II X4 641 scores 2,313 against the Pentium J4205's 2,315 — a 0.1% lead for the Pentium J4205. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Athlon II X4 641 | Pentium J4205 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 2.8 GHz+8% | 2.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.8 GHz+87% | 1.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 2 MB+100% |
| Process | 32 nm | 14 nm-56% |
| Architecture | Llano (2011−2012) | Goldmont (2016−2017) |
| PassMark | 2,313 | 2,315 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon II X4 641 uses the FM1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium J4205 uses FCBGA1296 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Athlon II X4 641 | Pentium J4205 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FM1 | FCBGA1296 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1866 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Value Analysis
The Athlon II X4 641 launched at $102 MSRP, while the Pentium J4205 debuted at $161. At current prices ($102 vs $161), the Athlon II X4 641 is $59 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon II X4 641 delivers 22.7 pts/$ vs 14.4 pts/$ for the Pentium J4205 — making the Athlon II X4 641 the 44.8% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon II X4 641 | Pentium J4205 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $102-37% | $161 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $102-37% | $161 |
| Performance per Dollar | 22.7+58% | 14.4 |
| Release Date | 2012 | 2016 |
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