Athlon X4 750K vs Athlon II X4 620e
Athlon X4 750K
Athlon II X4 620e
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 X4 750K is positioned at rank 576 and the Athlon II X4 620e is on rank 605, so the Athlon X4 750K offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Athlon X4 750K
Performance Per Dollar Athlon II X4 620e
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon X4 750K | Athlon II X4 620e |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($17) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($40) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Trinity (2012−2013) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Propus (2009−2011) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon X4 750K | Athlon II X4 620e |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+133%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($17) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($40) |
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 X4 750K and Athlon II X4 620e
Athlon X4 750K
The Athlon X4 750K is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Trinity (2012−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L2 cache: 4 MB (total). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 100 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 2,879 points. Launch price was $149.
Athlon II X4 620e
The Athlon II X4 620e is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Propus (2009−2011) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,906 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
Both the Athlon X4 750K and Athlon II X4 620e share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Athlon X4 750K versus 2.6 GHz on the Athlon II X4 620e — a 42.4% clock advantage for the Athlon X4 750K (base: 3.4 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Athlon X4 750K uses the Trinity (2012−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Athlon II X4 620e uses Propus (2009−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon X4 750K scores 2,879 against the Athlon II X4 620e's 2,906 — a 0.9% lead for the Athlon II X4 620e.
| Feature | Athlon X4 750K | Athlon II X4 620e |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 4 GHz+54% | 2.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.4 GHz+31% | 2.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB (total)+700% | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm-29% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Trinity (2012−2013) | Propus (2009−2011) |
| PassMark | 2,879 | 2,906 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon X4 750K uses the FM2 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Athlon II X4 620e uses AM3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1866 memory speed. The Athlon X4 750K supports up to 64 GB of RAM compared to 32 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Athlon X4 750K) vs 0 (Athlon II X4 620e) — the Athlon X4 750K offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AMD FM2 (Athlon X4 750K) and AMD AM3 (Athlon II X4 620e).
| Feature | Athlon X4 750K | Athlon II X4 620e |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FM2 | AM3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1866 | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB+100% | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 0 |
Value Analysis
The Athlon X4 750K launched at $91 MSRP, while the Athlon II X4 620e debuted at $99. At current prices ($17 vs $40), the Athlon X4 750K is $23 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon X4 750K delivers 169.4 pts/$ vs 72.7 pts/$ for the Athlon II X4 620e — making the Athlon X4 750K the 79.9% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon X4 750K | Athlon II X4 620e |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $91-8% | $99 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $17-57% | $40 |
| Performance per Dollar | 169.4+133% | 72.7 |
| Release Date | 2012 | 2011 |
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