Phenom II X3 710 vs Athlon II X3 425
Phenom II X3 710
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 Phenom II X3 710 is positioned at rank 400 and the Athlon II X3 425 is on rank 792, so the Phenom II X3 710 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Phenom II X3 710
Performance Per Dollar Athlon II X3 425
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Phenom II X3 710 | Athlon II X3 425 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($125) | ✅ More affordable ($5) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Heka (2009−2010) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Rana (2009−2011) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Phenom II X3 710 | Athlon II X3 425 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+2397%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($125) | ✅ More affordable ($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 Phenom II X3 710 and Athlon II X3 425
Phenom II X3 710
The Phenom II X3 710 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 9 February 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Heka (2009−2010) architecture. It features 3 cores and 3 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). 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: 1,597 points. Launch price was $85.
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
Both the Phenom II X3 710 and Athlon II X3 425 share an identical 3-core/3-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.6 GHz on the Phenom II X3 710 versus 2.7 GHz on the Athlon II X3 425 — a 3.8% clock advantage for the Athlon II X3 425 (base: 2.6 GHz vs 2.7 GHz). The Phenom II X3 710 uses the Heka (2009−2010) architecture (45 nm), while the Athlon II X3 425 uses Rana (2009−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Phenom II X3 710 scores 1,597 against the Athlon II X3 425's 1,595 — a 0.1% lead for the Phenom II X3 710. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Phenom II X3 710 vs 0 kB on the Athlon II X3 425.
| Feature | Phenom II X3 710 | Athlon II X3 425 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 3 / 3 | 3 / 3 |
| Boost Clock | 2.6 GHz | 2.7 GHz+4% |
| Base Clock | 2.6 GHz | 2.7 GHz+4% |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB (total) | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 45 nm | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Heka (2009−2010) | Rana (2009−2011) |
| PassMark | 1,597 | 1,595 |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the AM3 socket with PCIe 2.0.
| Feature | Phenom II X3 710 | Athlon II X3 425 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM3 | 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 Phenom II X3 710 launched at $125 MSRP, while the Athlon II X3 425 debuted at $79.
| Feature | Phenom II X3 710 | Athlon II X3 425 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $125 | $79-37% |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $5 |
| Release Date | 2009 | 2009 |
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