Athlon PRO 3045B vs Core i5-4200M

Athlon PRO 3045B

2 Cores4 Thrd15 WWMax: 3.2 GHz2021

Core i5-4200M

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 3.1 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Athlon PRO 3045B

2 / 4

2,770

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Core i5-4200M

2 / 4

2,809

+1.4%

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 Core i5-4200M is on rank 1025, so the Core i5-4200M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Athlon PRO 3045B

#1164

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

4514%

#1165

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

4448%

#1166

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

4083%

#1167

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

4065%

#1168

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

4027%

#1170

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

3889%

#1171

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

3729%

#1172

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

3723%

#1173

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

3623%

#1176

Core 2 Duo SL9600

MSRP: $316|Avg: N/A

100%

#1177

Athlon PRO 3045B

MSRP: $426|Avg: $180

100%

#1178

Core 2 Duo T5600

MSRP: $241|Avg: N/A

100%

#1179

Pentium N3510

MSRP: $161|Avg: $161

99%

#1180

Core i7-7Y75

MSRP: $393|Avg: $285

99%

#1182

Core i7-4500U

MSRP: $398|Avg: N/A

96%

#1184

Athlon Neo X2 L325

MSRP: $100|Avg: $5

95%

#1185

Core i3-2370M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

94%

#1186

Core i3-3217UE

MSRP: $225|Avg: $35

93%

#1187

Celeron T3000

MSRP: $150|Avg: $54

93%

#1188

Core m7-6Y75

MSRP: $393|Avg: $393

92%

#1189

Core M-5Y10

MSRP: $281|Avg: $20

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-4200M

#1013

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2351%

#1014

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2317%

#1015

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2127%

#1016

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2117%

#1017

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2098%

#1019

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2026%

#1020

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1942%

#1021

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1939%

#1022

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1887%

#1025

Core i5-4200M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

100%

#1026

Celeron 1000M

MSRP: $86|Avg: N/A

100%

#1028

Celeron B840

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

99%

#1029

Celeron M 743

MSRP: $107|Avg: $15

99%

#1030

Core i7-3612QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

99%

#1031

Pentium 967

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

98%

#1032

Core i5-4400E

MSRP: $266|Avg: $50

98%

#1034

Pentium Dual Core T4400

MSRP: $107|Avg: $5

96%

#1037

Core i7-8665UE

MSRP: $409|Avg: $409

95%

#1038

Celeron T3300

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

94%

#1039

Celeron Dual-Core T3300

MSRP: $86|Avg: $30

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Athlon PRO 3045B (2021) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Athlon PRO 3045B	Core i5-4200M
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($180)	⚠️ Higher cost ($225)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Dali (2020−2021) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i5-4200M (2013) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Athlon PRO 3045B	Core i5-4200M
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+23%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($180)	⚠️ Higher cost ($225)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Athlon PRO 3045B Benchmark Check

Core i5-4200M Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Athlon PRO 3045B and Core i5-4200M

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.

Core i5-4200M

The Core i5-4200M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 June 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: PGA946. Thermal design power (TDP): 37 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,809 points. Launch price was $225.

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Processing Power

Both the Athlon PRO 3045B and Core i5-4200M share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Athlon PRO 3045B versus 3.1 GHz on the Core i5-4200M — a 3.2% clock advantage for the Athlon PRO 3045B (base: 2.3 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Athlon PRO 3045B uses the Dali (2020−2021) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i5-4200M uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon PRO 3045B scores 2,770 against the Core i5-4200M's 2,809 — a 1.4% lead for the Core i5-4200M. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Athlon PRO 3045B vs 3 MB on the Core i5-4200M.

Feature	Athlon PRO 3045B	Core i5-4200M
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 4
Boost Clock	3.2 GHz+3%	3.1 GHz
Base Clock	2.3 GHz	2.5 GHz+9%
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)+33%	3 MB
L2 Cache	512 kB (per core)	512 kB
Process	14 nm-36%	22 nm
Architecture	Dali (2020−2021)	Haswell (2013−2015)
PassMark	2,770	2,809+1%

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Memory & Platform

The Athlon PRO 3045B uses the FP5 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i5-4200M uses PGA946 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2400 on the Athlon PRO 3045B versus DDR3L-1600 on the Core i5-4200M — the Athlon PRO 3045B supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 32 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 8 (Athlon PRO 3045B) vs 16 (Core i5-4200M) — the Core i5-4200M offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.

Feature	Athlon PRO 3045B	Core i5-4200M
Socket	FP5	PGA946
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0+33%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2400+33%	DDR3L-1600
Max RAM Capacity	32 GB	32 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	✅	❌
PCIe Lanes	8	16+100%

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Athlon PRO 3045B) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-4200M). Both include integrated graphics — AMD Radeon Vega 3 (Athlon PRO 3045B) and HD Graphics 4600 (Core i5-4200M) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-4200M targets Mobile.