CPU
GPU
Pentium Dual Core T4500
Athlon X2 340
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 Pentium Dual Core T4500 is positioned at rank 1108 and the Athlon X2 340 is on rank 462, so the Athlon X2 340 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium Dual Core T4500
Performance Per Dollar Athlon X2 340
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium Dual Core T4500 | Athlon X2 340 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($30) | ✅ More affordable ($15) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Trinity (2012−2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium Dual Core T4500 | Athlon X2 340 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+100%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($30) | ✅ More affordable ($15) |
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 Pentium Dual Core T4500 and Athlon X2 340
Pentium Dual Core T4500
The Pentium Dual Core T4500 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 2.3 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: P. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,336 points. Launch price was $69.
Athlon X2 340
The Athlon X2 340 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Trinity (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB (total). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,333 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
Both the Pentium Dual Core T4500 and Athlon X2 340 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.3 GHz on the Pentium Dual Core T4500 versus 3.6 GHz on the Athlon X2 340 — a 44.1% clock advantage for the Athlon X2 340 (base: 2.3 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Pentium Dual Core T4500 uses the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture (45 nm), while the Athlon X2 340 uses Trinity (2012−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium Dual Core T4500 scores 1,336 against the Athlon X2 340's 1,333 — a 0.2% lead for the Pentium Dual Core T4500.
| Feature | Pentium Dual Core T4500 | Athlon X2 340 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.3 GHz | 3.6 GHz+57% |
| Base Clock | 2.3 GHz | 3.2 GHz+39% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | — |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 1 MB (total) |
| Process | 45 nm | 32 nm-29% |
| Architecture | NetBurst (2000−2006) | Trinity (2012−2013) |
| PassMark | 1,336 | 1,333 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 397 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 549 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium Dual Core T4500 uses the P socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Athlon X2 340 uses FM2 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-800 memory speed. The Athlon X2 340 supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 8 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 0 (Pentium Dual Core T4500) vs 16 (Athlon X2 340) — the Athlon X2 340 offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Pentium Dual Core T4500 | Athlon X2 340 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | P | FM2 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 2.0+82% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-800 | DDR3-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 32 GB+300% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: No VT-x (Pentium Dual Core T4500) vs AMD-V (Athlon X2 340). Primary use case: Pentium Dual Core T4500 targets Mobile, Athlon X2 340 targets Desktop.
| Feature | Pentium Dual Core T4500 | Athlon X2 340 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | No VT-x | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Mobile | Desktop |
Value Analysis
The Pentium Dual Core T4500 launched at $150 MSRP, while the Athlon X2 340 debuted at $30. At current prices ($30 vs $15), the Athlon X2 340 is $15 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium Dual Core T4500 delivers 44.5 pts/$ vs 88.9 pts/$ for the Athlon X2 340 — making the Athlon X2 340 the 66.5% better value option.
| Feature | Pentium Dual Core T4500 | Athlon X2 340 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150 | $30-80% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30 | $15-50% |
| Performance per Dollar | 44.5 | 88.9+100% |
| Release Date | 2010 | 2012 |
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