Athlon II X4 605e

Details and Benchmarks for AMD Athlon II X4 605e

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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 X4 605e based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,077 Rank: 1822
Rank Name Score Visual
1818 FX-7500 4,078
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1819 Core 2 Duo T6570 4,078
+0%
1820 Pentium T4300 4,077
+0%
1821 Core 2 Duo T7600 4,077
+0%
1822 Athlon II X4 605e 4,077
1823 Xeon E5405 4,076
+-0%
1824 Core 2 Duo E4600 4,076
+-0%
1825 Pentium P6000 4,076
+-0%
1826 A6-6310 4,076
+-0%
1827 Celeron E1400 4,075
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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Athlon II X4 605e based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,385 Rank: 1492
Rank Name Score Visual
1488 Xeon L5520 4,386
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1489 Core M 5Y51 4,385
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1490 Pentium G2120 4,385
+0%
1491 A10-5750M 4,385
+0%
1492 Athlon II X4 605e 4,385
1493 Xeon X5472 4,384
+-0%
1494 A6-3670 4,384
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1495 Xeon E5430 4,384
+-0%
1496 Intel Core i5-450M 4,383
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1497 Celeron G1830 4,383
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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Athlon II X4 605e based on single-threaded benchmark results.

3,872 Rank: 1849
Rank Name Score Visual
1845 Pentium 4410Y 3,873
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1846 Athlon II P360 3,873
+0%
1847 Phenom II X3 700e 3,873
+0%
1848 Core 2 Duo E4400 3,872
+0%
1849 Athlon II X4 605e 3,872
1850 Core 2 Duo T7700 3,870
-0.1%
1851 Celeron 450 3,870
-0.1%
1852 A4-7210 3,869
-0.1%
1853 Athlon 64 X2 4600+ 3,865
-0.2%
1854 E1-6010 3,865
-0.2%

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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 X4 605e based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,514 Rank: 1435
Rank Name Score Visual
1431 A6-9500 4,514
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1432 A6-3620 4,514
+0%
1433 Celeron G1620T 4,514
+0%
1434 Core i5-580M 4,514
+0%
1435 Athlon II X4 605e 4,514
1436 Core i7-2637M 4,513
+-0%
1437 Athlon II X4 620 4,513
+-0%
1438 Xeon E3110 4,513
+-0%
1439 Celeron G1840T 4,513
+-0%
1440 Athlon II X4 610e 4,513
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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Athlon II X4 605e based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,514 Rank: 1252
Rank Name Score Visual
1248 Core i3-6100H 4,514
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1249 Core i5-3230M 4,514
+0%
1250 A8-6500 4,514
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1251 A8-3800 4,514
+0%
1252 Athlon II X4 605e 4,514
1253 Core i7-2620M 4,513
+-0%
1254 Celeron J3455 4,513
+-0%
1255 Core i5-4258U 4,513
+-0%
1256 Athlon II X3 455 4,513
+-0%
1257 Xeon E5345 4,513
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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Athlon II X4 605e based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,495 Rank: 1445
Rank Name Score Visual
1441 Xeon E5405 4,495
+0%
1442 Core i7-620M 4,495
+0%
1443 A6-3600 4,495
+0%
1444 Athlon II X4 610e 4,495
+0%
1445 Athlon II X4 605e 4,495
1446 Pentium 2030M 4,495
+0%
1447 Core i5-2537M 4,494
+-0%
1448 Core i5-2467M 4,494
+-0%
1449 Pentium 2020M 4,494
+-0%
1450 Phenom II X3 B75 4,494
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Athlon II X4 605e Details

Ranking #1820 of 2060 in overall performance, the AMD Athlon II X4 605e stands as a relic of the late 2000s, launched in October 2009. Despite its age, the processor remains a notable example of AMD's efforts to deliver multi-core efficiency in the desktop segment during the transition from single-core dominance. Built on the 45 nm process and based on the Propus microarchitecture, the Athlon II X4 605e features four cores and operates at a base frequency of 2.3 GHz, with a locked multiplier limiting overclocking potential. With a modest 45 W TDP and Socket AM3 support, it was designed for mainstream desktop systems that required balanced performance and power efficiency.

The Athlon II X4 605e is equipped with 512 KB of L2 cache per core, totaling 2 MiB of L2 cache, and shares a 450 MB/s memory bandwidth via dual-channel DDR3. While it lacks integrated graphics in most configurations, certain motherboards with compatible chipsets can provide basic display output, offering flexibility in budget builds. The processor supports a range of instruction sets including SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSE4a, and AMD-V, enabling virtualization and multimedia acceleration. It also includes 3DNow! and MMX extensions, which were standard for AMD CPUs of that era.

In benchmark testing, the Athlon II X4 605e achieves a single-core score of 3872, placing it #1848 of 2060, and a multicore score of 4385, ranking #1489 of 2060. Its overall score of 4077 reflects its position in the lower tier of the performance spectrum, with results closely aligned with older dual-core and low-end quad-core processors from Intel and AMD. The performance gap between the Athlon II X4 605e and the top-tier CPUs in 2026—such as the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX with a score of 9492—underscores the significant advancements in CPU design over the past 15 years.

Despite its outdated architecture, the Athlon II X4 605e still holds relevance in niche use cases, such as retro computing, low-power embedded systems, or as a cost-effective upgrade in legacy systems. Its 45 W TDP makes it suitable for passive cooling or small form-factor builds where thermal constraints exist. However, in modern workloads—especially those requiring high single-thread performance or advanced instruction sets—the processor's limitations become evident.

As of March 2026, the Athlon II X4 605e serves more as a historical artifact than a practical choice for new builds. Its primary appeal lies in its affordability and compatibility with older motherboards. For users seeking to maintain or restore vintage PCs, the Athlon II X4 605e remains a viable option, though it is outperformed by virtually every modern CPU in terms of both raw power and efficiency.
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AMD Athlon II X4 605e

Main Specifications

Designer: AMD
Name: Athlon II X4 605e
Cores: 4
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 2300 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 11.5xx (locked)
Core Name: Propus
Socket: Socket AM3
Package: µPGA
Target Segment: Desktop
TDP: 45 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 124.928 KiB
L2 Cache: 0.488 MiB

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3

Physical Specifications

Process: 45 nm
Die Area: 169 mm²
Transistor Count: 0.00 billion

CPU Features

MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSE4a AMD-V 3DNow!
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