Athlon II X3 445

Details and Benchmarks for AMD Athlon II X3 445

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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 445 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,259 Rank: 1575
Rank Name Score Visual
1571 Pentium Silver N5000 4,264
+0.1%
1572 Core i3-2330M 4,261
+0%
1573 Core i5 M 520 4,261
+0%
1574 Phenom II X2 545 4,260
+0%
1575 Athlon II X3 445 4,259
1576 Xeon X3220 4,259
+0%
1577 Core i5-4200U 4,258
+-0%
1578 Core 2 Duo T9800 4,258
+-0%
1579 Core 2 Duo E8300 4,258
+-0%
1580 Athlon II X3 450 4,257
+-0%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Athlon II X3 445 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,329 Rank: 1657
Rank Name Score Visual
1653 A12-9720P 4,330
+0%
1654 Core 2 Duo T9900 4,330
+0%
1655 E2-7110 4,330
+0%
1656 Celeron N4000 4,329
+0%
1657 Athlon II X3 445 4,329
1658 Celeron 1037U 4,329
+0%
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%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Athlon II X3 445 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,212 Rank: 1565
Rank Name Score Visual
1561 Core 2 Duo T9600 4,214
+0%
1562 Core i3-2328M 4,213
+0%
1563 Xeon W3503 4,213
+0%
1564 Core i3-2348M 4,212
+0%
1565 Athlon II X3 445 4,212
1566 Core 2 Duo E6750 4,211
+-0%
1567 Phenom II X2 545 4,210
+-0%
1568 Celeron J4025 4,210
+-0%
1569 Athlon II X3 435 4,208
-0.1%
1570 Xeon 5160 4,208
-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 445 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,506 Rank: 1485
Rank Name Score Visual
1481 Core M-5Y10 4,507
+0%
1482 A8-3510MX 4,507
+0%
1483 Celeron G1610T 4,507
+0%
1484 Core i3-2348M 4,506
+0%
1485 Athlon II X3 445 4,506
1486 Phenom II X3 720 4,506
+0%
1487 A8-3530MX 4,506
+0%
1488 Core i3-4010U 4,506
+0%
1489 Core i3-3227U 4,506
+0%
1490 Core i3-4005U 4,506
+0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Athlon II X3 445 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,505 Rank: 1298
Rank Name Score Visual
1294 Core i3-3220T 4,506
+0%
1295 A6-3620 4,506
+0%
1296 Pentium G4400 4,505
+0%
1297 Celeron G4930 4,505
+0%
1298 Athlon II X3 445 4,505
1299 Pentium N4200 4,505
+0%
1300 Core i5-4350U 4,505
+0%
1301 Core i5-650 4,505
+0%
1302 Atom C3538 4,504
+-0%
1303 Core i5-4310U 4,504
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Athlon II X3 445 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,487 Rank: 1489
Rank Name Score Visual
1485 Core i3-4012Y 4,488
+0%
1486 Core i5-540M 4,488
+0%
1487 Core i5-460M 4,488
+0%
1488 PRO A6-9500 4,488
+0%
1489 Athlon II X3 445 4,487
1490 Pentium G620 4,487
+0%
1491 Celeron G550 4,487
+0%
1492 Pentium 3550M 4,487
+0%
1493 A10-4655M 4,487
+0%
1494 A8-3520M 4,487
+0%

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Athlon II X3 445 Details

For users seeking a budget-friendly desktop processor with integrated graphics capabilities, the AMD Athlon II X3 445 offers a glimpse into a bygone era of consumer computing. Released in May 2010, this three-core CPU is built on AMD's Rana microarchitecture and represents a transitional product from the early days of multi-core desktop processors. Though outdated by today's standards, it remains relevant for basic productivity tasks or as a low-cost upgrade in legacy systems. As of March 2026, the Athlon II X3 445 is no longer competitive in mainstream performance benchmarks, having been overshadowed by modern processors that offer vastly superior single-threaded and multi-threaded efficiency.

The Athlon II X3 445 operates at a base clock of 3.1 GHz with a turbo frequency of 3.2 GHz, leveraging a 45 nm process node and a 65 W TDP. It features 512 KB of L2 cache per core, totaling 1.5 MiB, and supports dual-channel DDR3 memory up to 1333 MHz, with a maximum system memory of 8 GB. The processor uses the PGA988 socket and is designed for the desktop market segment. While it does not include integrated graphics natively, certain motherboards with compatible chipsets can provide this functionality through the HD Graphics engine, which operates at up to 1.1 GHz. The processor supports a range of instruction sets, including SSE, AVX2, AES, and AMD-V, enabling basic virtualization and multimedia acceleration.

In benchmark testing, the Athlon II X3 445 achieves an Overall Score of 4259, placing it at #1575 among 2060 processors. Its Singlecore Score of 4212 ranks it at #1564, while its Multicore Score of 4329 positions it at #1656. These results indicate that the processor performs comparably to older mid-tier mobile and desktop CPUs such as the Core i5-4200U and the A4-3400, but lags significantly behind modern processors. In the top 50 rankings for single-core and multicore performance, the Athlon II X3 445 falls far short, with the fastest processors scoring over 8,000 points in single-core and exceeding 12,000 in multicore tests.

The processor’s performance is constrained by its age and architecture. While it was once a viable option for entry-level computing, its lack of support for newer technologies and limited memory bandwidth restrict its usefulness in modern applications. Its integrated graphics, though present in some configurations, are underpowered for gaming or video editing. The Athlon II X3 445 is best suited for light office work, web browsing, or as a replacement in older systems where cost and compatibility are more important than raw performance.

In conclusion, the AMD Athlon II X3 445 is a relic of the early 2010s, offering modest performance suitable only for basic computing needs. As of March 2026, it is no longer competitive in any mainstream use case. Its primary value lies in its low cost and compatibility with older motherboards, making it a potential candidate for legacy systems or educational purposes. For users requiring modern performance, even entry-level processors from the past five years outperform this CPU by a significant margin.
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AMD Athlon II X3 445

Main Specifications

Designer: AMD
Name: Athlon II X3 445
Model Number: i7-840QM
Cores: 4
Threads: 8
Base Frequency: 1860 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 15.5xx (locked)
Core Name: Rana
Socket: PGA988
Package: µPGA
Target Segment: Desktop
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 45 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 124.928 KiB
L2 Cache: 0.488 MiB

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3 1066/1333
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 0 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 21 GB/s
ECC Support: No

PCI-Express Specifications

PCIe Revision: 2
PCIe Lanes: 16
PCIe Configuration: 1x16, 2x8

Integrated Graphics

GPU: HD Graphics
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 1100 MHz

Physical Specifications

Process: 45 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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