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AMD Athlon X2 450

Explore AMD Athlon X2 450 technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for performance, compatibility and upgrade comparisons.

Last updated: 2026-10-20
2.6/ 10
Technical rating

Outdated for demanding workloads

AMD Athlon X2 450 is a Desktop processor with 2 cores and 0 threads. It runs at 3.5 GHz and boosts up to 3.9 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 1295 and a single-thread rating of 878. Its stated TDP is 65 W.

CPU Mark1,295
1 samples
Single Thread878
Overall rank#4,395
of 6,054
Reference price—

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Outdated for demanding workloads
2.6Outdated for demanding workloads

AMD Athlon X2 450 is a Desktop processor with 2 cores and 0 threads. It runs at 3.5 GHz and boosts up to 3.9 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 1295 and a single-thread rating of 878. Its stated TDP is 65 W.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The AMD Athlon X2 450 is a Desktop released in 2022. Recorded specifications include up to 3.90 GHz turbo, a 65 W reference TDP, a 1,295 CPU Mark. Use these figures to understand its position, then compare the results with your software and the complete platform.

Reading guide

Read the performance results

The 1,295 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 878 single-thread result adds context for less-parallel work. Compare the nearby alternatives on this page and do not treat one score as a verdict for every application.

Platform and compatibility

It uses socket FM2. A matching socket is only the first check; confirm the official motherboard CPU-support list, BIOS revision and board power limits.

Memory and power

The 65 W TDP helps size the cooling class, but it is not the same as peak wall-power consumption.

FAQ

Common processor questions

What are the key AMD Athlon X2 450 specifications?

The main recorded details are up to 3.90 GHz turbo, a 65 W reference TDP, a 1,295 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the AMD Athlon X2 450 good for gaming?

The product name or CPU Mark alone cannot answer that. Check single-thread performance, core count, the target graphics card, gaming resolution and results from the games you play.

Which motherboards support the AMD Athlon X2 450?

Start with FM2 motherboards, then confirm the official CPU-support list and required BIOS revision for the exact board before buying.

How much power does the AMD Athlon X2 450 use?

The recorded reference TDP is 65 W. Real consumption can be lower or higher depending on power limits, motherboard, workload and cooling.

This guidance interprets recorded specifications and results; it does not claim hands-on device testing. Results can vary with motherboard, power, memory and cooling.

Multi-axis comparison

How does this processor compare?

A direct comparison with nearby processors from the same brand and a similar core count.

5 CPU

Overall and multi-core performance

A higher CPU Mark indicates stronger overall performance.

01AMD A6-9230AMD1,303 points
04AMD Athlon X2 450This CPU1,295 points
05AMD A6-5400K APUAMD1,287 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

01AMD A6-5400K APUAMD1,271 points
02AMD A6-9230AMD1,124 points
03AMD Athlon X2 450This CPU878 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

01AMD A6-9230AMD86.9 Mark/W
02AMD Athlon X2 450This CPU19.9 Mark/W
03AMD A6-5400K APUAMD19.8 Mark/W

Bars are relative to the processors shown here, not a global ranking of every CPU.

Detailed benchmark results

Snapshot from 2026-10-20

Data CompressionKBytes/Sec
22,133.00
Data EncryptionMBytes/Sec
341.60
Extended InstructionsMillion Matrices/Sec
877.00
Find Prime NumbersMillion Primes/Sec
4.00
Floating Point MathMOps/Sec
2,152.00
Integer MathMOps/Sec
7,520.00
PhysicsFrames/Sec
90.00
Random String SortingThousand Strings/Sec
2,578.00

Core specifications

BrandAMD
CategoryDesktop
Release year2022
SocketFM2
Cores / threads2 / —
Base clock3.50 GHz
Max turbo3.90 GHz
TDP65 W
Integrated graphics—

Memory support

—
Memory type—
Official speed—
Maximum capacity—

Cache hierarchy

L1I2 x 16 KB
L1D2 x 96 KB
L22 x 1024 KB