Celeron G465 vs Athlon II Neo K345
Celeron G465
Athlon II Neo K345
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 Celeron G465 is positioned at rank 867 and the Athlon II Neo K345 is on rank 812, so the Athlon II Neo K345 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron G465
Performance Per Dollar Athlon II Neo K345
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron G465 | Athlon II Neo K345 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($37) | ✅ More affordable ($10) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Champlain (2010−2011) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron G465 | Athlon II Neo K345 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+272%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($37) | ✅ More affordable ($10) |
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 Celeron G465 and Athlon II Neo K345
Celeron G465
The Celeron G465 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 1 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 1.9 GHz. L3 cache: 1.5 MB. L2 cache: 256 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,185 points. Launch price was $80.
Athlon II Neo K345
The Athlon II Neo K345 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Champlain (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.4 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: S1. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,191 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Celeron G465 packs 1 cores / 2 threads, while the Athlon II Neo K345 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Athlon II Neo K345 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 1.9 GHz on the Celeron G465 versus 1.4 GHz on the Athlon II Neo K345 — a 30.3% clock advantage for the Celeron G465. The Celeron G465 uses the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Athlon II Neo K345 uses Champlain (2010−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron G465 scores 1,185 against the Athlon II Neo K345's 1,191 — a 0.5% lead for the Athlon II Neo K345.
| Feature | Celeron G465 | Athlon II Neo K345 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 2 | 2 / 2+100% |
| Boost Clock | 1.9 GHz+36% | 1.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.9 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 1.5 MB | — |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB | 1 MB+300% |
| Process | 32 nm-29% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) | Champlain (2010−2011) |
| PassMark | 1,185 | 1,191 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 300 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron G465 uses the LGA1155 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Athlon II Neo K345 uses S1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1066 memory speed. The Celeron G465 supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 4 GB — 155.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Celeron G465) vs 0 (Athlon II Neo K345) — the Celeron G465 offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: H61,B65,H67,Z68 (Celeron G465) and AMD ASB2 (Athlon II Neo K345).
| Feature | Celeron G465 | Athlon II Neo K345 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1155 | S1 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1066 | DDR3-1066 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB+700% | 4 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x (Celeron G465) / not specified (Athlon II Neo K345). The Celeron G465 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge)), while the Athlon II Neo K345 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G465 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron G465 rivals Pentium G630.
| Feature | Celeron G465 | Athlon II Neo K345 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x | — |
| Target Use | Budget | — |
Value Analysis
The Celeron G465 launched at $70 MSRP, while the Athlon II Neo K345 debuted at $50. At current prices ($37 vs $10), the Athlon II Neo K345 is $27 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron G465 delivers 32.0 pts/$ vs 119.1 pts/$ for the Athlon II Neo K345 — making the Athlon II Neo K345 the 115.2% better value option.
| Feature | Celeron G465 | Athlon II Neo K345 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $70 | $50-29% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $37 | $10-73% |
| Performance per Dollar | 32.0 | 119.1+272% |
| Release Date | 2012 | 2010 |
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