Processor N250 vs Athlon PRO 3045B

CPU

GPU

Processor N250

4 Cores4 Thrd6 WWMax: 3.8 GHz2025

Athlon PRO 3045B

2 Cores4 Thrd15 WWMax: 3.2 GHz2021

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Processor N250

4 / 4

2,786

+0.6%

2,770

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Athlon PRO 3045B

#1164

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

4514%

#1165

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

4448%

#1166

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

4083%

#1167

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

4065%

#1168

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

4027%

#1170

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

3889%

#1171

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

3729%

#1172

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

3723%

#1173

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

3623%

#1176

Core 2 Duo SL9600

MSRP: $316|Avg: N/A

100%

#1177

Athlon PRO 3045B

MSRP: $426|Avg: $180

100%

#1178

Core 2 Duo T5600

MSRP: $241|Avg: N/A

100%

#1179

Pentium N3510

MSRP: $161|Avg: $161

99%

#1180

Core i7-7Y75

MSRP: $393|Avg: $285

99%

#1182

Core i7-4500U

MSRP: $398|Avg: N/A

96%

#1184

Athlon Neo X2 L325

MSRP: $100|Avg: $5

95%

#1185

Core i3-2370M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

94%

#1186

Core i3-3217UE

MSRP: $225|Avg: $35

93%

#1187

Celeron T3000

MSRP: $150|Avg: $54

93%

#1188

Core m7-6Y75

MSRP: $393|Avg: $393

92%

#1189

Core M-5Y10

MSRP: $281|Avg: $20

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Processor N250 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Athlon PRO 3045B in both compute-intensive tasks (0.6% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Processor N250	Athlon PRO 3045B
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($180)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Twin Lake (2024−2025) / 10 nm)	✨ Modern (Dali (2020−2021) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Processor N250	Athlon PRO 3045B
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($180)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Processor N250 Benchmark Check

Athlon PRO 3045B Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Processor N250 and Athlon PRO 3045B

Processor N250

The Processor N250 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 7 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Twin Lake (2024−2025) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 0.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (total). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1264. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 2,786 points. Launch price was $69.

Athlon PRO 3045B

The Athlon PRO 3045B is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Dali (2020−2021) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 2,770 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

The Processor N250 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Athlon PRO 3045B offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Processor N250 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Processor N250 versus 3.2 GHz on the Athlon PRO 3045B — a 17.1% clock advantage for the Processor N250 (base: 0.1 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Processor N250 uses the Twin Lake (2024−2025) architecture (10 nm), while the Athlon PRO 3045B uses Dali (2020−2021) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Processor N250 scores 2,786 against the Athlon PRO 3045B's 2,770 — a 0.6% lead for the Processor N250. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Processor N250 vs 4 MB (total) on the Athlon PRO 3045B.

Feature	Processor N250	Athlon PRO 3045B
Cores / Threads	4 / 4+100%	2 / 4
Boost Clock	3.8 GHz+19%	3.2 GHz
Base Clock	0.1 GHz	2.3 GHz+2200%
L3 Cache	6 MB (total)+50%	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	2 MB (total)+300%	512 kB (per core)
Process	10 nm-29%	14 nm
Architecture	Twin Lake (2024−2025)	Dali (2020−2021)
PassMark	2,786	2,770

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Memory & Platform

The Processor N250 uses the FCBGA1264 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Athlon PRO 3045B uses FP5 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Processor N250	Athlon PRO 3045B
Socket	FCBGA1264	FP5
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR4-2400
Max RAM Capacity	—	32 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	✅
PCIe Lanes	—	8

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Advanced Features

The Athlon PRO 3045B includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon Vega 3), while the Processor N250 requires a dedicated GPU.

Feature	Processor N250	Athlon PRO 3045B
Integrated GPU	—	Yes
IGPU Model	—	AMD Radeon Vega 3

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Value Analysis

The Processor N250 launched at $0 MSRP, while the Athlon PRO 3045B debuted at $426. At current prices ($0 vs $180), the Processor N250 is $180 cheaper.