Athlon II X3 460

Details and Benchmarks for AMD Athlon II X3 460

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

4,418 Rank: 1375
Rank Name Score Visual
1371 Pentium G3220T 4,421
+0.1%
1372 Xeon L5640 4,420
+0%
1373 PRO A8-8650B 4,420
+0%
1374 Intel Core i7-740QM 4,419
+0%
1375 Athlon II X3 460 4,418
1376 Celeron G1620 4,418
+0%
1377 Pentium G2010 4,417
+-0%
1378 Core i7-3540M 4,416
+-0%
1379 Xeon W3540 4,416
+-0%
1380 Core i7-2640M 4,415
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Athlon II X3 460 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,456 Rank: 1313
Rank Name Score Visual
1309 Core i5-5300U 4,457
+0%
1310 Core i7-4500U 4,457
+0%
1311 Core i5-3427U 4,457
+0%
1312 Celeron B840 4,456
+0%
1313 Athlon II X3 460 4,456
1314 Core i5-5250U 4,455
+-0%
1315 Xeon X3220 4,455
+-0%
1316 Core i3-3225 4,453
-0.1%
1317 Pentium G3430 4,453
-0.1%
1318 Xeon E5345 4,452
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Athlon II X3 460 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,392 Rank: 1400
Rank Name Score Visual
1396 Intel Core i7-620M 4,394
+0%
1397 A8-7650K 4,394
+0%
1398 Xeon E5440 4,394
+0%
1399 Celeron G530 4,393
+0%
1400 Athlon II X3 460 4,392
1401 A4-6300 4,392
+0%
1402 Core M-5Y10 4,389
-0.1%
1403 FX-6350 4,388
-0.1%
1404 A12-9700P 4,388
-0.1%
1405 Phenom II X4 B60 4,386
-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 460 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,512 Rank: 1445
Rank Name Score Visual
1441 A6-6310 4,513
+0%
1442 Core i5-2415M 4,512
+0%
1443 Celeron 3965U 4,512
+0%
1444 Pentium G860 4,512
+0%
1445 Athlon II X3 460 4,512
1446 A6-6400K 4,512
+0%
1447 A4-7210 4,512
+0%
1448 Phenom II X3 B73 4,512
+0%
1449 Phenom II X3 705e 4,512
+0%
1450 Athlon II X3 455 4,511
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Athlon II X3 460 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,515 Rank: 1243
Rank Name Score Visual
1239 Phenom II X4 900e 4,516
+0%
1240 Core i7-2640M 4,515
+0%
1241 Core i5-6200U 4,515
+0%
1242 Core i3-2120 4,515
+0%
1243 Athlon II X3 460 4,515
1244 Phenom II X4 810 4,515
+0%
1245 Xeon E5420 4,515
+0%
1246 Athlon Silver 3050U 4,515
+0%
1247 Pentium G4500 4,514
+-0%
1248 Core i3-6100H 4,514
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Athlon II X3 460 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,489 Rank: 1476
Rank Name Score Visual
1472 Celeron G1820TE 4,490
+0%
1473 Pentium G645T 4,490
+0%
1474 Atom x7-E3950 4,490
+0%
1475 Atom C3508 4,489
+0%
1476 Athlon II X3 460 4,489
1477 A6-9500 4,489
+0%
1478 Celeron G1610T 4,489
+0%
1479 Phenom II X3 B73 4,489
+0%
1480 Phenom II X3 700e 4,489
+0%
1481 Celeron 3955U 4,488
+-0%

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Athlon II X3 460 Details

The AMD Athlon II X3 460, launched in May 2011, represents a mid-tier offering from AMD's early 2010s desktop processor lineup. As of March 2026, this processor is considered a legacy device, having been superseded by multiple generations of more powerful and efficient CPUs. Despite its age, the Athlon II X3 460 remains notable for its triple-core design and integrated graphics support, which made it a practical choice for budget-conscious users at the time. Its position in the market reflects AMD's strategy to provide affordable multi-core computing during a transitional period in desktop processor development.

Built on the 45 nm Rana microarchitecture, the Athlon II X3 460 features three cores with a base clock speed of 2.83 GHz and a turbo frequency of 2.7 GHz. Each core includes 512 KB of L2 cache, contributing to a total L2 cache of 1.5 MB, while the L1 cache totals 0.122 MiB. The processor operates on a 1333 MHz bus speed and supports DDR3-1066 memory in a dual-channel configuration, delivering a maximum memory bandwidth of 17 GB/s. With a TDP of 80 W, it demands adequate cooling, especially in systems without advanced thermal solutions. The chip is packaged in µPGA and fits into the LGA771 socket, a platform now largely obsolete.

Integrated graphics are not a native feature of the Athlon II X3 460, but certain motherboards with compatible chipsets can provide this capability through shared memory. This allows the processor to support up to two displays, with the integrated graphics unit operating at a base frequency of 850 MHz and a burst frequency of 1100 MHz. While not suitable for modern gaming or graphic-intensive tasks, this feature enabled basic multimedia and office use without requiring a discrete GPU.

In terms of supported features, the Athlon II X3 460 includes a range of technologies such as MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AES, x86-64, AMD-V, and 3DNow!. It also supports ECC memory, although this requires motherboard and chipset support. The processor's locked multiplier limits overclocking potential, a common trait in consumer-grade CPUs of that era. Despite these limitations, the chip's support for modern instruction sets like AVX2 and AES encryption ensures compatibility with older software and security protocols.

Benchmark results place the Athlon II X3 460 at an overall score of 4418, ranking it #1375 out of 2060 processors in the Passmark database. Its single-core score of 4392 ranks it #1400, and its multicore score of 4456 places it #1312. These results show that the processor holds its own against a number of contemporary CPUs from both Intel and AMD, including the Core i5-5250U and the Xeon X3220, but falls behind more recent offerings like the Core i7-740QM and the PRO A8-8650B. The multicore performance is notably stronger than the single-core, indicating that the processor benefits from multi-threaded workloads, though its age limits its effectiveness in modern applications.

In conclusion, the Athlon II X3 460 is a relic of a bygone era, suitable today only for basic computing tasks, retro builds, or educational purposes. While it was once a compelling option for budget desktops, its performance and efficiency now lag significantly behind current processors. For users seeking modern performance, even low-end contemporary CPUs offer substantially better capabilities. As of March 2026, the Athlon II X3 460 serves as a historical benchmark, illustrating the rapid pace of technological advancement in the CPU market.
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AMD Athlon II X3 460

Main Specifications

Designer: AMD
Name: Athlon II X3 460
Model Number: E5440
Cores: 4
Threads: 2
Base Frequency: 2830 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 17x (locked)
Core Name: Rana
Socket: LGA771
Package: µPGA
Target Segment: Desktop
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 80 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 124.928 KiB
L2 Cache: 0.488 MiB

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3 1066
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 0 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 17 GB/s
ECC Support: Yes

PCI-Express Specifications

PCIe Revision: 2.0
PCIe Lanes: 12
PCIe Configuration: up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8 & 2x4

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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