Athlon X2 450 vs A4-5000
Athlon X2 450
A4-5000
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 X2 450 is positioned at rank 760 and the A4-5000 is on rank 847, so the Athlon X2 450 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Athlon X2 450
Performance Per Dollar A4-5000
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon X2 450 | A4-5000 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Kaveri (2014−2015) / 28 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Kabini (2013−2014) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon X2 450 | A4-5000 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) | ✅ 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 X2 450 and A4-5000
Athlon X2 450
The Athlon X2 450 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Kaveri (2014−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB (total). Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FM2+. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 1,295 points. Launch price was $149.
A4-5000
The A4-5000 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Kabini (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Max frequency: 1.5 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FT3. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,284 points. Launch price was $50.
Processing Power
The Athlon X2 450 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the A4-5000 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the A4-5000 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the Athlon X2 450 versus 1.5 GHz on the A4-5000 — a 88.9% clock advantage for the Athlon X2 450. The Athlon X2 450 uses the Kaveri (2014−2015) architecture (28 nm), while the A4-5000 uses Kabini (2013−2014) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon X2 450 scores 1,295 against the A4-5000's 1,284 — a 0.9% lead for the Athlon X2 450. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 450 vs 158, a 96.1% lead for the Athlon X2 450 that directly translates to higher frame rates.
| Feature | Athlon X2 450 | A4-5000 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 3.9 GHz+160% | 1.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.5 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | — | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (total) | 2048 kB+100% |
| Process | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Architecture | Kaveri (2014−2015) | Kabini (2013−2014) |
| PassMark | 1,295 | 1,284 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 1,500 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 450+185% | 158 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 800 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon X2 450 uses the FM2+ socket (PCIe 3.0), while the A4-5000 uses FT3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1866 memory speed. Both support up to 16 GB of RAM. Memory channels: 2 (Athlon X2 450) vs 1 (A4-5000). PCIe lanes: 16 (Athlon X2 450) vs 8 (A4-5000) — the Athlon X2 450 offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Athlon X2 450 | A4-5000 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FM2+ | FT3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1866 | DDR3L-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2+100% | 1 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16+100% | 8 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support AMD-V virtualization. The A4-5000 includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 8330), while the Athlon X2 450 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Athlon X2 450 targets Basic Desktop, A4-5000 targets Entry Laptop. Direct competitor: Athlon X2 450 rivals Core i3-3220; A4-5000 rivals Pentium N3520.
| Feature | Athlon X2 450 | A4-5000 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | None | Radeon HD 8330 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Basic Desktop | Entry Laptop |
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