Pentium P6100 vs Athlon II X3 425e
Pentium P6100
Athlon II X3 425e
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 P6100 is positioned at rank 825 and the Athlon II X3 425e is on rank 620, so the Athlon II X3 425e offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium P6100
Performance Per Dollar Athlon II X3 425e
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium P6100 | Athlon II X3 425e |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($16.39) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($58) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Arrandale (2010−2011) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Rana (2009−2011) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium P6100 | Athlon II X3 425e |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+255%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($16.39) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($58) |
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 P6100 and Athlon II X3 425e
Pentium P6100
The Pentium P6100 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 26 September 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,245 points. Launch price was $12.
Athlon II X3 425e
The Athlon II X3 425e is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. 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): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,239 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Pentium P6100 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Athlon II X3 425e offers 3 cores / 3 threads — the Athlon II X3 425e has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Pentium P6100 versus 2.7 GHz on the Athlon II X3 425e — a 29.8% clock advantage for the Athlon II X3 425e (base: 2 GHz vs 2.7 GHz). The Pentium P6100 uses the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the Athlon II X3 425e uses Rana (2009−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium P6100 scores 2,245 against the Athlon II X3 425e's 2,239 — a 0.3% lead for the Pentium P6100. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Pentium P6100 vs 0 kB on the Athlon II X3 425e.
| Feature | Pentium P6100 | Athlon II X3 425e |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 3 / 3+50% |
| Boost Clock | 2 GHz | 2.7 GHz+35% |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 2.7 GHz+35% |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB (total) | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 512 kB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 32 nm-29% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Arrandale (2010−2011) | Rana (2009−2011) |
| PassMark | 2,245 | 2,239 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium P6100 uses the PGA988 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Athlon II X3 425e uses AM3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium P6100 | Athlon II X3 425e |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA988 | AM3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 0 |
Value Analysis
The Pentium P6100 launched at $100 MSRP, while the Athlon II X3 425e debuted at $79. At current prices ($16.39 vs $58), the Pentium P6100 is $42 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium P6100 delivers 137.0 pts/$ vs 38.6 pts/$ for the Athlon II X3 425e — making the Pentium P6100 the 112.1% better value option.
| Feature | Pentium P6100 | Athlon II X3 425e |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100 | $79-21% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $16.39-72% | $58 |
| Performance per Dollar | 137.0+255% | 38.6 |
| Release Date | 2010 | 2011 |
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