Core i5-4302Y vs Athlon II X3 425
Core i5-4302Y
Athlon II X3 425
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 Core i5-4302Y is positioned at rank 201 and the Athlon II X3 425 is on rank 792, so the Core i5-4302Y offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-4302Y
Performance Per Dollar Athlon II X3 425
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-4302Y | Athlon II X3 425 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($5) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Rana (2009−2011) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-4302Y | Athlon II X3 425 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($5) |
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 i5-4302Y and Athlon II X3 425
Core i5-4302Y
The Core i5-4302Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.3 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 11.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,580 points. Launch price was $281.
Athlon II X3 425
The Athlon II X3 425 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 20 October 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Rana (2009−2011) architecture. It features 3 cores and 3 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 2.7 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,595 points. Launch price was $42.
Processing Power
The Core i5-4302Y packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Athlon II X3 425 offers 3 cores / 3 threads — the Athlon II X3 425 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 2.3 GHz on the Core i5-4302Y versus 2.7 GHz on the Athlon II X3 425 — a 16% clock advantage for the Athlon II X3 425 (base: 1.6 GHz vs 2.7 GHz). The Core i5-4302Y uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Athlon II X3 425 uses Rana (2009−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-4302Y scores 1,580 against the Athlon II X3 425's 1,595 — a 0.9% lead for the Athlon II X3 425. L3 cache: 3 MB on the Core i5-4302Y vs 0 kB on the Athlon II X3 425.
| Feature | Core i5-4302Y | Athlon II X3 425 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 3 / 3+50% |
| Boost Clock | 2.3 GHz | 2.7 GHz+17% |
| Base Clock | 1.6 GHz | 2.7 GHz+69% |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 22 nm-51% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Haswell (2013−2015) | Rana (2009−2011) |
| PassMark | 1,580 | 1,595 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 676 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 1,086 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-4302Y uses the FCBGA1168 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Athlon II X3 425 uses AM3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3L-1600 / LPDDR3-1600 memory speed. The Athlon II X3 425 supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 16 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 12 (Core i5-4302Y) vs 0 (Athlon II X3 425) — the Core i5-4302Y offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: HM86,HM87 (Core i5-4302Y) and AMD AM3 (Athlon II X3 425).
| Feature | Core i5-4302Y | Athlon II X3 425 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1168 | AM3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3L-1600 / LPDDR3-1600 | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 12 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x / VT-d / EPT (Core i5-4302Y) / not specified (Athlon II X3 425). The Core i5-4302Y includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 4200), while the Athlon II X3 425 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-4302Y targets Productivity.
| Feature | Core i5-4302Y | Athlon II X3 425 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics 4200 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x / VT-d / EPT | — |
| Target Use | Productivity | — |
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