Athlon PRO 3045B vs Processor N250
Athlon PRO 3045B
Processor N250
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. The Athlon PRO 3045B is positioned at rank #1177 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Athlon PRO 3045B
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon PRO 3045B | Processor N250 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($180) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Dali (2020−2021) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Twin Lake (2024−2025) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon PRO 3045B | Processor N250 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Processor N250
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.
Processor N250
The Processor N250 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 7 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Twin Lake (2024−2025) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 0.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (total). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1264. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 2,786 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Athlon PRO 3045B packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Processor N250 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Processor N250 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Athlon PRO 3045B versus 3.8 GHz on the Processor N250 — a 17.1% clock advantage for the Processor N250 (base: 2.3 GHz vs 0.1 GHz). The Athlon PRO 3045B uses the Dali (2020−2021) architecture (14 nm), while the Processor N250 uses Twin Lake (2024−2025) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon PRO 3045B scores 2,770 against the Processor N250's 2,786 — a 0.6% lead for the Processor N250. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Athlon PRO 3045B vs 6 MB (total) on the Processor N250.
| Feature | Athlon PRO 3045B | Processor N250 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz | 3.8 GHz+19% |
| Base Clock | 2.3 GHz+2200% | 0.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 6 MB (total)+50% |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 2 MB (total)+300% |
| Process | 14 nm | 10 nm-29% |
| Architecture | Dali (2020−2021) | Twin Lake (2024−2025) |
| PassMark | 2,770 | 2,786 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon PRO 3045B uses the FP5 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Processor N250 uses FCBGA1264 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Athlon PRO 3045B | Processor N250 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP5 | FCBGA1264 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2400 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 8 | — |
Advanced Features
The Athlon PRO 3045B includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon Vega 3), while the Processor N250 requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Athlon PRO 3045B | Processor N250 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | AMD Radeon Vega 3 | — |
Value Analysis
The Athlon PRO 3045B launched at $426 MSRP, while the Processor N250 debuted at $0. At current prices ($180 vs $0), the Processor N250 is $180 cheaper.
| Feature | Athlon PRO 3045B | Processor N250 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $426 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $180 | $0-100% |
| Performance per Dollar | 15.4 | — |
| Release Date | 2021 | 2025 |
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