Athlon II X3 425

Details and Benchmarks for AMD Athlon II X3 425

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for Athlon II X3 425 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,204 Rank: 1672
Rank Name Score Visual
1668 Pentium 2127U 4,207
+0.1%
1669 Athlon 7750 4,206
+0%
1670 Celeron B840 4,205
+0%
1671 Xeon E5506 4,204
+0%
1672 Athlon II X3 425 4,204
1673 A6-3650 4,203
+-0%
1674 Core 2 Duo T9400 4,203
+-0%
1675 Core 2 Duo P8700 4,203
+-0%
1676 Celeron 2950M 4,203
+-0%
1677 Celeron B815 4,202
+-0%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Athlon II X3 425 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,327 Rank: 1663
Rank Name Score Visual
1659 A6-6310 4,329
+0%
1660 Core M 5Y10a 4,328
+0%
1661 Core i5-460M 4,328
+0%
1662 Athlon II X3 400e 4,328
+0%
1663 Athlon II X3 425 4,327
1664 Core i3-3227U 4,327
+0%
1665 A4-3400 4,327
+0%
1666 Core i5-450M 4,327
+0%
1667 Phenom X4 9750 4,327
+0%
1668 Intel Core i5-430M 4,326
+-0%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Athlon II X3 425 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,122 Rank: 1657
Rank Name Score Visual
1653 Xeon E5-2650L v2 4,127
+0.1%
1654 Phenom II N830 4,126
+0.1%
1655 Celeron J4105 4,125
+0.1%
1656 Intel Core i5-480M 4,123
+0%
1657 Athlon II X3 425 4,122
1658 Phenom 9150e 4,122
+0%
1659 A4-3300 4,119
-0.1%
1660 Intel Core i3-380M 4,118
-0.1%
1661 A10-4600M 4,118
-0.1%
1662 A9-9410 4,118
-0.1%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Athlon II X3 425 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,500 Rank: 1532
Rank Name Score Visual
1528 A4-4020 4,501
+0%
1529 Core i3-2312M 4,500
+0%
1530 Pentium G6950 4,500
+0%
1531 Celeron G550 4,500
+0%
1532 Athlon II X3 425 4,500
1533 Core i5-4210Y 4,500
+0%
1534 A8-3520M 4,500
+0%
1535 Pentium G640T 4,500
+0%
1536 Core i3-370M 4,500
+0%
1537 Celeron 3865U 4,499
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Athlon II X3 425 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,493 Rank: 1375
Rank Name Score Visual
1371 Core i5-3337U 4,494
+0%
1372 Phenom II X3 720 4,494
+0%
1373 Core i3-550 4,494
+0%
1374 Pentium 4405U 4,493
+0%
1375 Athlon II X3 425 4,493
1376 Core M3-7Y30 4,492
+-0%
1377 Celeron G4900T 4,492
+-0%
1378 Core i3-2120T 4,492
+-0%
1379 Core i3-3120M 4,492
+-0%
1380 A10-5750M 4,492
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Athlon II X3 425 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,480 Rank: 1537
Rank Name Score Visual
1533 A6-3410MX 4,481
+0%
1534 A6-3400M 4,481
+0%
1535 Core i3-350M 4,481
+0%
1536 Celeron B840 4,480
+0%
1537 Athlon II X3 425 4,480
1538 Pentium 2127U 4,480
+0%
1539 A8-3550MX 4,480
+0%
1540 Celeron 3855U 4,479
+-0%
1541 Core i3-2365M 4,479
+-0%
1542 A6-6400K 4,479
+-0%

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Athlon II X3 425 Details

The AMD Athlon II X3 425, launched in October 2009, stands as a relic of the late-era dual-core and triple-core desktop processors, positioned firmly in the lower tier of modern CPU performance. Built on AMD’s Rana microarchitecture at a 45 nm process, it features three cores with a base clock of 2.7 GHz and a turbo frequency of 2.9 GHz, though its performance today is dwarfed by contemporary offerings. With a TDP of 95 W and a Socket AM3 footprint, the Athlon II X3 425 was designed for mainstream desktops of its time, offering basic multi-threaded capabilities and support for DDR3 memory in a dual-channel configuration.

In benchmark testing, the Athlon II X3 425 achieves an overall score of 4204, placing it at #1671 out of 2060 processors in the Passmark ranking. Its single-core performance scores 4122, ranking #1657, while its multicore score reaches 4327, placing it at #1663. While these results are competitive with some modern low-power and embedded processors, they fall far short of today’s mainstream and high-end CPUs. For instance, the top-ranked Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX achieves a score of 9492, more than double the Athlon II X3 425’s overall score, underscoring the massive generational leap in computing power.

The processor lacks integrated graphics, relying on a discrete GPU or chipset support for display output, and includes a range of x86-64 extensions such as SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, and AMD-V virtualization support. Despite its age, it remains a capable choice for basic productivity tasks, light multimedia, and legacy system compatibility. However, its 45 nm process and high power draw make it inefficient by today’s standards, with more modern processors offering significantly better performance per watt.

As of March 2026, the Athlon II X3 425 is best suited for retro builds, low-cost systems, or as a replacement in aging machines where cost and compatibility outweigh performance. While it still functions in modern environments with appropriate motherboards, its performance is best viewed as a historical benchmark rather than a viable option for current workloads. Its closest competitive neighbors include the Atom Z3740 and the Celeron N4000—both of which offer lower performance in single-core and multicore workloads—highlighting its limited relevance in today’s computing landscape.
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AMD Athlon II X3 425

Main Specifications

Designer: AMD
Name: Athlon II X3 425
Model Number: i3-4030U
Cores: 2
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 1900 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 13.5xx (locked)
Core Name: Rana
Socket: FCBGA1168
Package: µPGA
Target Segment: Desktop
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 15 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 124.928 KiB
L2 Cache: 0.488 MiB

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3L 1333/1600, LPDDR3 1333/1600
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 0 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 25.6 GB/s
ECC Support: No

PCI-Express Specifications

PCIe Revision: 2.0
PCIe Lanes: 12
PCIe Configuration: 4x1, 2x4

Integrated Graphics

GPU: HD Graphics 4400
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 1000 MHz

Physical Specifications

Process: 22 nm
Die Area: 169 mm²
Transistor Count: 0.00 billion
Word Size: 64-bit

CPU Features

MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX2 AES x86-64 HT EIST TXT vPro VT-x VT-d EPT Secure Key SMEP SIPP IPT SSE4a AMD-V TSX Flex Memory FMA 3DNow!
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