Athlon X2 450 vs Pentium U5400

Athlon X2 450

2 Cores2 Thrd65 WWMax: 3.9 GHz2014

Pentium U5400

2 Cores2 Thrd18 WWMax: 1.2 GHz2010

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Athlon X2 450

2 / 2

1,295

+0.7%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Pentium U5400

2 / 2

1,286

0.0%

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 U5400 is on rank 1219, so the Athlon X2 450 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 X2 450

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

14445%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

13649%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

9910%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

2985%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

2365%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

2069%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

1185%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

1169%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

1065%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

1065%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

1053%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

1024%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

1010%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

1006%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

997%

#291

Core i9-7900X

MSRP: $999|Avg: $188

97%

#760

Athlon X2 450

MSRP: $60|Avg: $15

100%

#761

Athlon II X3 450

MSRP: $87|Avg: $15

99%

#762

Core i7-4790

MSRP: $339|Avg: $60

99%

#763

Pentium G640

MSRP: $64|Avg: $5

99%

#764

Pentium G840

MSRP: $64|Avg: $15

99%

#765

Core i5-6440EQ

MSRP: $250|Avg: $150

99%

#767

Core i5-4590T

MSRP: $192|Avg: $130

98%

#769

Celeron G530T

MSRP: $50|Avg: $17

98%

#770

Core i7-4770K

MSRP: $339|Avg: $100

98%

#771

A10-9700

MSRP: $169|Avg: $40

97%

#772

Core i5-2400

MSRP: $184|Avg: $25

97%

#773

Core i7-5775C

MSRP: $366|Avg: $150

97%

#775

Pentium G2140

MSRP: $100|Avg: $95

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium U5400

#1207

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

6593%

#1208

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

6497%

#1209

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

5964%

#1210

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

5937%

#1211

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

5883%

#1213

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

5681%

#1214

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

5447%

#1215

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

5438%

#1216

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

5292%

#1219

Pentium U5400

MSRP: $289|Avg: $214

100%

#1220

Pentium T2330

MSRP: $150|Avg: $7

100%

#1221

Z-01

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

97%

#1222

Pentium T2310

MSRP: $150|Avg: $14

94%

#1223

Celeron SU2300

MSRP: $134|Avg: $134

91%

#1224

Core i5-560UM

MSRP: $250|Avg: N/A

91%

#1225

Core i7-660UM

MSRP: $317|Avg: N/A

91%

#1226

C-30

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

90%

#1228

Core i7-620UM

MSRP: $278|Avg: N/A

88%

#1230

Celeron 570

MSRP: $134|Avg: $15

85%

#1232

Core i7-820QM

MSRP: $546|Avg: N/A

75%

#1233

Core Duo T2700

MSRP: $663|Avg: N/A

63%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Athlon X2 450 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Pentium U5400 in both compute-intensive tasks (0.7% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Athlon X2 450	Pentium U5400
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($15)	⚠️ Higher cost ($214)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Kaveri (2014−2015) / 28 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Arrandale (2010−2011) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Athlon X2 450 stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 93% cheaper ($15 vs $214) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Athlon X2 450	Pentium U5400
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+1337%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($15)	⚠️ Higher cost ($214)

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 X2 450 Benchmark Check

Pentium U5400 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Athlon X2 450 and Pentium U5400

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 U5400

The Pentium U5400 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.2 GHz, with boost up to 1.2 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1288. Thermal design power (TDP): 18 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,286 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

Both the Athlon X2 450 and Pentium U5400 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the Athlon X2 450 versus 1.2 GHz on the Pentium U5400 — a 105.9% clock advantage for the Athlon X2 450 (base: 3.5 GHz vs 1.2 GHz). The Athlon X2 450 uses the Kaveri (2014−2015) architecture (28 nm), while the Pentium U5400 uses Arrandale (2010−2011) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon X2 450 scores 1,295 against the Pentium U5400's 1,286 — a 0.7% lead for the Athlon X2 450. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 450 vs 170, a 90.3% lead for the Athlon X2 450 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 800 vs 300 (90.9% advantage for the Athlon X2 450).

Feature	Athlon X2 450	Pentium U5400
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	3.9 GHz+225%	1.2 GHz
Base Clock	3.5 GHz+192%	1.2 GHz
L3 Cache	—	3 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1 MB (total)+300%	256K (per core)
Process	28 nm-13%	32 nm
Architecture	Kaveri (2014−2015)	Arrandale (2010−2011)
PassMark	1,295	1,286
Cinebench R23 Multi	1,500	—
Geekbench 6 Single	450+165%	170
Geekbench 6 Multi	800+167%	300

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Memory & Platform

The Athlon X2 450 uses the FM2+ socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium U5400 uses BGA1288 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1866 memory speed. The Athlon X2 450 supports up to 16 GB of RAM compared to 8 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: A88X,A78,A68H (Athlon X2 450) and HM55 (Pentium U5400).

Feature	Athlon X2 450	Pentium U5400
Socket	FM2+	BGA1288
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+50%	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1866	DDR3-800
Max RAM Capacity	16 GB+100%	8 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	16	16

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: AMD-V (Athlon X2 450) vs VT-x (Pentium U5400). The Pentium U5400 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Ironlake)), while the Athlon X2 450 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Athlon X2 450 targets Basic Desktop, Pentium U5400 targets Legacy Budget Laptop. Direct competitor: Athlon X2 450 rivals Core i3-3220.

Feature	Athlon X2 450	Pentium U5400
Integrated GPU	No	Yes
IGPU Model	None	Intel HD Graphics (Ironlake)
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	AMD-V	VT-x
Target Use	Basic Desktop	Legacy Budget Laptop

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Value Analysis

The Athlon X2 450 launched at $60 MSRP, while the Pentium U5400 debuted at $289. At current prices ($15 vs $214), the Athlon X2 450 is $199 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon X2 450 delivers 86.3 pts/$ vs 6.0 pts/$ for the Pentium U5400 — making the Athlon X2 450 the 174% better value option.