Athlon II X4 620

Details and Benchmarks for AMD Athlon II X4 620

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

4,230 Rank: 1626
Rank Name Score Visual
1622 Core i7-2610UE 4,232
+0%
1623 A6-9210 4,232
+0%
1624 Phenom 9150e 4,232
+0%
1625 Pentium 3825U 4,232
+0%
1626 Athlon II X4 620 4,230
1627 Athlon X2 240 4,230
+0%
1628 Intel Core i5-460M 4,228
+-0%
1629 A10-9600P 4,228
+-0%
1630 A4-3400 4,228
+-0%
1631 Core i5-3339Y 4,227
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Athlon II X4 620 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,379 Rank: 1506
Rank Name Score Visual
1502 Intel Core i3-380M 4,381
+0%
1503 Core M3-7Y30 4,380
+0%
1504 Pentium G3240 4,380
+0%
1505 Pentium G860 4,380
+0%
1506 Athlon II X4 620 4,379
1507 Celeron G1630 4,379
+0%
1508 Athlon II X4 600e 4,379
+0%
1509 Core i7-2677M 4,378
+-0%
1510 Core i7-2670QM 4,378
+-0%
1511 Pentium G3450 4,378
+-0%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Athlon II X4 620 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,131 Rank: 1647
Rank Name Score Visual
1643 Intel Core i3-390M 4,137
+0.1%
1644 FX-9800P 4,137
+0.1%
1645 Pentium 2127U 4,133
+0%
1646 Core i3-2350M 4,132
+0%
1647 Athlon II X4 620 4,131
1648 A4-4000 4,131
+0%
1649 Core 2 Duo P8600 4,131
+0%
1650 A6-9200 4,130
+-0%
1651 Xeon X3220 4,129
+-0%
1652 Phenom II X3 710 4,128
-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 X4 620 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,513 Rank: 1437
Rank Name Score Visual
1433 Celeron G1620T 4,514
+0%
1434 Core i5-580M 4,514
+0%
1435 Athlon II X4 605e 4,514
+0%
1436 Core i7-2637M 4,513
+0%
1437 Athlon II X4 620 4,513
1438 Xeon E3110 4,513
+0%
1439 Celeron G1840T 4,513
+0%
1440 Athlon II X4 610e 4,513
+0%
1441 A6-6310 4,513
+0%
1442 Core i5-2415M 4,512
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Athlon II X4 620 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,516 Rank: 1236
Rank Name Score Visual
1232 Phenom II X4 905e 4,517
+0%
1233 Phenom II X4 805 4,517
+0%
1234 Core i7-5600U 4,516
+0%
1235 Core i7-3687U 4,516
+0%
1236 Athlon II X4 620 4,516
1237 Xeon E3-1220L v2 4,516
+0%
1238 Athlon II X4 610e 4,516
+0%
1239 Phenom II X4 900e 4,516
+0%
1240 Core i7-2640M 4,515
+-0%
1241 Core i5-6200U 4,515
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Athlon II X4 620 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,493 Rank: 1454
Rank Name Score Visual
1450 Phenom II X3 B75 4,494
+0%
1451 Pentium 3825U 4,494
+0%
1452 Pentium G2020T 4,494
+0%
1453 Atom C3538 4,493
+0%
1454 Athlon II X4 620 4,493
1455 Phenom II X3 720 4,493
+0%
1456 Xeon X3220 4,493
+0%
1457 A8-3510MX 4,493
+0%
1458 A10-7300 4,493
+0%
1459 Pentium G630 4,492
+-0%

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Athlon II X4 620 Details

The AMD Athlon II X4 620, launched in September 2009, is a four-core desktop processor built on the Propus microarchitecture. Despite its age, it remains notable for its integration of a base clock speed of 2.6 GHz and a 13x multiplier, operating on a 45 nm process node with 300 million transistors. Although it was designed for mainstream desktops and uses the Socket AM3 interface, its performance today is modest compared to modern CPUs. The processor features 512 KB of L2 cache per core and supports DDR3-1333 memory via a dual-channel interface, with a maximum capacity of 32 GB. It also supports up to 12 PCIe 2.0 lanes, allowing for flexible expansion, and operates at a TDP of 95 W, indicating higher power consumption and the need for adequate cooling. The Athlon II X4 620 does not include integrated graphics, though certain motherboards with compatible chipsets can enable this functionality.

In terms of performance, the Athlon II X4 620 scores 4,230 in the Overall Score, ranking #1626 out of 2060 processors, with a Singlecore Score of 4,131 (#1647) and a Multicore Score of 4,379 (#1506). These results place it behind more modern processors such as the Core i3-380M and the Pentium G860, but ahead of older chips like the Core i7-2670QM and the Xeon W3505. The multicore performance is notably stronger than the single-core performance, indicating that the processor benefits from multithreaded workloads more than single-threaded ones. This suggests the Athlon II X4 620 is better suited for multitasking or applications that can leverage its four cores, though its overall performance is limited by outdated technology.

The processor supports a wide range of instruction sets, including MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AES-NI, and AMD-V virtualization, enhancing its capabilities for multimedia, encryption, and virtualization tasks. It also supports ECC memory, which is rare in consumer-grade CPUs, making it suitable for light server or workstation environments. However, the locked multiplier restricts overclocking potential, and the absence of modern features like AVX-512 or support for DDR4 memory limits its relevance in current systems.

As of March 2026, the Athlon II X4 620 is best suited for legacy systems or budget builds where integrated graphics and basic computing tasks are sufficient. While it may still perform adequately for web browsing, office applications, and media playback, it falls far behind contemporary processors in both performance and efficiency. Its primary value today lies in its role as a historical example of early 2010s desktop computing architecture, offering a glimpse into the evolution of consumer processors.
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AMD Athlon II X4 620

Main Specifications

Designer: AMD
Name: Athlon II X4 620
Model Number: G1610
Cores: 2
Threads: 2
Base Frequency: 2600 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 13x (locked)
Core Name: Propus
Socket: FCLGA1155
Package: µPGA
Target Segment: Desktop
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 55 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 124.928 KiB
L2 Cache: 0.488 MiB

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3 1333
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 0 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 21 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: 1050 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 AES x86-64 HT EIST TXT VT-x VT-d EPT Secure Key SMEP IPT SSE4a AMD-V Flex Memory FMA 3DNow!
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