Athlon X2 450 vs Pentium E5200
Athlon X2 450
Pentium E5200
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 Pentium E5200 is on rank 887, 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 Pentium E5200
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon X2 450 | Pentium E5200 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Kaveri (2014−2015) / 28 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Wolfdale (2008−2010) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon X2 450 | Pentium E5200 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+2%) |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 Pentium E5200
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.
Pentium E5200
The Pentium E5200 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in Agosto 2008 (17 years ago). It is based on the Wolfdale (2008−2010) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 2.5 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB (total). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,315 points. Launch price was $99.
Processing Power
Both the Athlon X2 450 and Pentium E5200 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the Athlon X2 450 versus 2.5 GHz on the Pentium E5200 — a 43.7% clock advantage for the Athlon X2 450 (base: 3.5 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Athlon X2 450 uses the Kaveri (2014−2015) architecture (28 nm), while the Pentium E5200 uses Wolfdale (2008−2010) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon X2 450 scores 1,295 against the Pentium E5200's 1,315 — a 1.5% lead for the Pentium E5200.
| Feature | Athlon X2 450 | Pentium E5200 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 3.9 GHz+56% | 2.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.5 GHz+40% | 2.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (total) | 2 MB (total)+100% |
| Process | 28 nm-38% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Kaveri (2014−2015) | Wolfdale (2008−2010) |
| PassMark | 1,295 | 1,315+2% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 1,500 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 450 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 800 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon X2 450 uses the FM2+ socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium E5200 uses LGA775 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Athlon X2 450 | Pentium E5200 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FM2+ | LGA775 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+173% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1866 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (Athlon X2 450) / not specified (Pentium E5200). Primary use case: Athlon X2 450 targets Basic Desktop. Direct competitor: Athlon X2 450 rivals Core i3-3220.
| Feature | Athlon X2 450 | Pentium E5200 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| IGPU Model | None | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Basic Desktop | — |
Value Analysis
The Athlon X2 450 launched at $60 MSRP, while the Pentium E5200 debuted at $84. At current prices ($15 vs $15), the Pentium E5200 is $0 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon X2 450 delivers 86.3 pts/$ vs 87.7 pts/$ for the Pentium E5200 — making the Pentium E5200 the 1.5% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon X2 450 | Pentium E5200 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $60-29% | $84 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | $15 |
| Performance per Dollar | 86.3 | 87.7+2% |
| Release Date | 2014 | 2008 |
Top Performing CPUs
The most powerful cpus ranked by PassMark CPU Mark benchmark scores.
You May Also Compare
Similar CPU comparisons based on Athlon X2 450 and Pentium E5200
