Core i3-10100Y vs Athlon II X4 620e
Core i3-10100Y
Athlon II X4 620e
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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 Core i3-10100Y is positioned at rank 1040 and the Athlon II X4 620e is on rank 605, so the Athlon II X4 620e offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-10100Y
Performance Per Dollar Athlon II X4 620e
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i3-10100Y | Athlon II X4 620e |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($40) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Amber Lake-Y (2018−2021) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Propus (2009−2011) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i3-10100Y | Athlon II X4 620e |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ 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 Core i3-10100Y and Athlon II X4 620e
Core i3-10100Y
The Core i3-10100Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 August 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Amber Lake-Y (2018−2021) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1515. Thermal design power (TDP): 5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,918 points. Launch price was $69.
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
The Core i3-10100Y packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Athlon II X4 620e offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Athlon II X4 620e has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the Core i3-10100Y versus 2.6 GHz on the Athlon II X4 620e — a 40% clock advantage for the Core i3-10100Y (base: 1.3 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Core i3-10100Y uses the Amber Lake-Y (2018−2021) architecture (14 nm), while the Athlon II X4 620e uses Propus (2009−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-10100Y scores 2,918 against the Athlon II X4 620e's 2,906 — a 0.4% lead for the Core i3-10100Y. L3 cache: 4 MB on the Core i3-10100Y vs 0 kB on the Athlon II X4 620e.
| Feature | Core i3-10100Y | Athlon II X4 620e |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 3.9 GHz+50% | 2.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.3 GHz | 2.6 GHz+100% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm-69% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Amber Lake-Y (2018−2021) | Propus (2009−2011) |
| PassMark | 2,918 | 2,906 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i3-10100Y uses the FCBGA1515 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Athlon II X4 620e uses AM3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i3-10100Y | Athlon II X4 620e |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1515 | AM3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 0 |
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