Athlon PRO 3045B vs A10-5700
Athlon PRO 3045B
A10-5700
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 PRO 3045B is positioned at rank 1177 and the A10-5700 is on rank 448, so the A10-5700 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Athlon PRO 3045B
Performance Per Dollar A10-5700
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon PRO 3045B | A10-5700 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($180) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Dali (2020−2021) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Trinity (2012−2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon PRO 3045B | A10-5700 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($180) | ✅ 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 PRO 3045B and A10-5700
Athlon PRO 3045B
The Athlon PRO 3045B is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Dali (2020−2021) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 2,770 points. Launch price was $149.
A10-5700
The A10-5700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. 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. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,747 points. Launch price was $130.
Processing Power
The Athlon PRO 3045B packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the A10-5700 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the A10-5700 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Athlon PRO 3045B versus 4 GHz on the A10-5700 — a 22.2% clock advantage for the A10-5700 (base: 2.3 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Athlon PRO 3045B uses the Dali (2020−2021) architecture (14 nm), while the A10-5700 uses Trinity (2012−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon PRO 3045B scores 2,770 against the A10-5700's 2,747 — a 0.8% lead for the Athlon PRO 3045B. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Athlon PRO 3045B vs 0 kB on the A10-5700.
| Feature | Athlon PRO 3045B | A10-5700 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz | 4 GHz+25% |
| Base Clock | 2.3 GHz | 3.4 GHz+48% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 1 MB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 14 nm-56% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Dali (2020−2021) | Trinity (2012−2013) |
| PassMark | 2,770 | 2,747 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon PRO 3045B uses the FP5 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the A10-5700 uses FM2 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2400 on the Athlon PRO 3045B versus 1866 on the A10-5700 — the A10-5700 supports 199.1% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The A10-5700 supports up to 64 of RAM compared to 32 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 8 (Athlon PRO 3045B) vs 16 (A10-5700) — the A10-5700 offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AMD FP5 (Athlon PRO 3045B) and A55,A75,A85X (A10-5700).
| Feature | Athlon PRO 3045B | A10-5700 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP5 | FM2 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+100% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2400 | 1866+46550% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB+52428700% | 64 |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 8 | 16+100% |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Athlon PRO 3045B) / true (A10-5700). Both include integrated graphics — AMD Radeon Vega 3 (Athlon PRO 3045B) and Radeon HD 7660D (A10-5700) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: A10-5700 rivals Core i3-3220.
| Feature | Athlon PRO 3045B | A10-5700 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | AMD Radeon Vega 3 | Radeon HD 7660D |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | true |
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