CPU·Budget

Athlon II Neo K145

AMD

PassMark

565

MSRP

$50

AVG Price

$10

2009-01-01

1 MB

Nile (2010)

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Athlon II Neo K145

1 / 1

565

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Overview

The Athlon II Neo K145 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Nile (2010) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 1.8 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: S1. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 565 points. Launch price was $149.

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 Athlon II Neo K145

#157

Pentium J2900

MSRP: $94|Avg: $20

111%

#158

A9-9410

MSRP: $150|Avg: $25

110%

#159

Core i3-4100E

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109%

#160

Ryzen AI Max PRO 380

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109%

#161

Ryzen 7 7840U

MSRP: $400|Avg: N/A

109%

#162

Core Ultra 5 226V

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

109%

#163

Xeon E3-1505M v5

MSRP: $115|Avg: $115

108%

#164

Processor N95

MSRP: $160|Avg: $80

106%

#165

E-300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $20

104%

#166

Pentium N3530

MSRP: $161|Avg: $20

103%

#167

Core Ultra 5 228V

MSRP: $295|Avg: $295

102%

#168

Ryzen 7 PRO 250

MSRP: $400|Avg: $380

101%

#169

Ryzen 7 6800U

MSRP: $360|Avg: N/A

101%

#170

FX-7600P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

101%

#171

E2-3800

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

101%

#172

Athlon II Neo K145

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

100%

#173

A10-8700P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

100%

#174

Core i7-3615QE

MSRP: $400|Avg: $100

99%

#175

Core Ultra 7 256V

MSRP: $450|Avg: $350

99%

#176

Core i7-12700H

MSRP: $457|Avg: N/A

98%

#177

FX-9800P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

97%

#178

Core i9-12900HX

MSRP: $606|Avg: N/A

96%

#179

Celeron 877

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

95%

#180

Atom x7835RE

MSRP: $127|Avg: N/A

95%

#181

Celeron 807

MSRP: $70|Avg: $10

95%

#182

Core i7-8709G

MSRP: $338|Avg: $150

94%

#183

3015Ce

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

93%

#184

Core i7-13700H

MSRP: $502|Avg: N/A

92%

#185

Core i7-610E

MSRP: $250|Avg: $40

92%

#186

A9-9420

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

91%

#187

Atom 330

MSRP: $43|Avg: $30

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for Athlon II Neo K145 across popular games. Tested paired with RTX 4090 to isolate CPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Athlon II Neo K145 specifications and capabilities.

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Processing Power

The Athlon II Neo K145 is a 1-core / 1-thread processor based on the Nile (2010) architecture, manufactured on a 45 nm process node. It reaches a maximum boost clock of 1.8 GHz— higher boost clocks directly translate to better single-threaded performance and responsiveness in gaming. In the PassMark benchmark (a comprehensive multi-threaded test), it scores 565, placing it in the Entry Level performance tier as a Legacy generation product.

Specification	Athlon II Neo K145
Cores / ThreadsPhysical/logical processing units	1C / 1T
Max Boost ClockPeak single-core speed under boost	1.8 GHz
ArchitectureCPU microarchitecture design	Nile (2010)
Process NodeFabrication technology — smaller = more efficient	45 nm
L2 CachePer-core fast cache for frequently accessed data	1 MB
L1 CacheUltra-fast per-core cache	128 kB
Bus SpeedData bus frequency	2000 MHz
64-bit Support	Yes
Windows 11 Compatible	No
PassMark ScoreOverall multi-threaded benchmark score	565

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Memory & Platform

The Athlon II Neo K145 fits into the S1 socket and supports PCIe 2.0 with 0 total PCIe lanes for expansion cards and storage. It supports DDR3 memory at speeds up to DDR3-1066 (faster RAM improves bandwidth-sensitive workloads), with a maximum capacity of 4 GB across 2 channels (dual-channel doubles bandwidth).

Specification	Athlon II Neo K145
TypeDesktop or Laptop processor	Laptop
SeriesProduct family	AMD Athlon II Neo
SocketMotherboard socket required	S1
PCIe GenerationPeripheral interconnect speed — affects GPU and SSD bandwidth	PCIe 2.0
PCIe LanesTotal available lanes for GPUs, NVMe drives, and expansion	0
RAM TypeSupported memory standard	DDR3
Max RAM SpeedMaximum officially supported memory frequency	DDR3-1066
Max RAM CapacityMaximum installable memory	4 GB
RAM ChannelsDual-channel doubles bandwidth vs single-channel	2
ECC SupportError-Correcting Code memory — prevents data corruption	No
Integrated GPUBuilt-in graphics processor	No
Compatible ChipsetsMotherboard chipsets that support this CPU	AMD ASB2

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Power & Cooling

The Athlon II Neo K145 has a rated TDP (Thermal Design Power) of 1 MB — this indicates the amount of heat generated under sustained load and determines what cooling solution is needed.

Specification	Athlon II Neo K145
TDPThermal Design Power — heat output under sustained workload	1 MB

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Value Analysis

At an average price of $10 (MSRP: $50), the Athlon II Neo K145 delivers 57 PassMark points per dollar. Performance ranking position: #3537 out of all indexed processors.

Specification	Athlon II Neo K145
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price	$50
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days	$10
Launch PriceOriginal retail price at launch	$149
Performance RankPosition in overall performance ranking	#3537
Release DateLaunch date	2009-01-01
Release Year	2010
DesignerArchitecture designer (e.g. Intel, AMD)	AMD