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AMD Athlon 320GE vs AMD Athlon 425e: Comparison
Athlon 320GE vs Athlon 425e: the total cores difference
Expect a near tie. The closest thing to a difference is total cores, Athlon 320GE 2 against Athlon 425e 3. The performance cores figures are near enough to ignore, 2 on the Athlon 320GE versus 3 on the Athlon 425e. On total threads there is little in it, 4 on the Athlon 320GE versus 3 on the Athlon 425e. There is a split on p-core base clock as well, 3.5 GHz on the Athlon 320GE versus 2.7 GHz on the Athlon 425e. They differ on tdp too, 35 W on the Athlon 320GE versus 45 W on the Athlon 425e. There is a split on integrated graphics as well, Yes on the Athlon 320GE versus No on the Athlon 425e. Add l2 cache to that, 1 MB on the Athlon 320GE versus 1.5 MB on the Athlon 425e, and the pattern holds. Socket is not the same on both, AM4 on the Athlon 320GE versus AM3 on the Athlon 425e. They differ on igpu too, Radeon Vega 3 Graphics on the Athlon 320GE versus Discrete Graphics Card Required on the Athlon 425e.
Athlon 320GE vs Athlon 425e: which one fits your build
The Athlon 320GE is the one to take for Athlon platform upgrades or repairs and budget legacy builds, though it is not the pick for modern gaming or productivity workloads and new builds. The Athlon 425e suits Athlon platform upgrades or repairs and budget legacy builds, though it is the wrong buy for modern gaming or productivity workloads and new builds.
Where the two are identical
The common ground is wider than the gap: efficiency cores, socket status, product line, form factor and market segment are identical here.
Frequently asked questions
Do the Athlon 320GE and Athlon 425e differ on smt enabled?
Yes. SMT Enabled reads Yes on the Athlon 320GE versus No on the Athlon 425e.
Specs and benchmarks
Brand
- AMD Athlon 320GE
- AMD
- AMD Athlon 425e
- AMD
Product Line
- AMD Athlon 320GE
- Other
- AMD Athlon 425e
- Other
Form Factor
- AMD Athlon 320GE
- Desktop
- AMD Athlon 425e
- Desktop
TDP
- AMD Athlon 320GE
- 35 W
- AMD Athlon 425e
- 45 W
iGPU
- AMD Athlon 320GE
- Radeon Vega 3 Graphics
- AMD Athlon 425e
- Discrete Graphics Card Required
Market Segment
- AMD Athlon 320GE
- Desktop
- AMD Athlon 425e
- Desktop
Socket
- AMD Athlon 320GE
- AM4
- AMD Athlon 425e
- AM3
Socket Status
- AMD Athlon 320GE
- End of Life
- AMD Athlon 425e
- End of Life
Process Node
- AMD Athlon 320GE
- 14nm FinFET
- AMD Athlon 425e
- 45nm
Total Cores
- AMD Athlon 320GE
- 2
- AMD Athlon 425e
- 3Best
Performance Cores
- AMD Athlon 320GE
- 2
- AMD Athlon 425e
- 3Best
Efficiency Cores
- AMD Athlon 320GE
- 0
- AMD Athlon 425e
- 0
Total Threads
- AMD Athlon 320GE
- 4Best
- AMD Athlon 425e
- 3
SMT Enabled
- AMD Athlon 320GE
- Yes
- AMD Athlon 425e
- No
P-Core Base Clock
- AMD Athlon 320GE
- 3.5 GHz
- AMD Athlon 425e
- 2.7 GHz
Unlocked Multiplier
- AMD Athlon 320GE
- Yes
- AMD Athlon 425e
- No
L2 Cache
- AMD Athlon 320GE
- 1 MB-33%
- AMD Athlon 425e
- 1.5 MBBest
Base Power
- AMD Athlon 320GE
- 35 W
- AMD Athlon 425e
- 45 W
Memory Type
- AMD Athlon 320GE
- DDR4, 2-Channel, Up to 2667 MT/sBest
- AMD Athlon 425e
- DDR3
Integrated Graphics
- AMD Athlon 320GE
- Yes
- AMD Athlon 425e
- No
Retail Availability
- AMD Athlon 320GE
- Boxed Retail
- AMD Athlon 425e
- Tray OEM
Which one should you pick?
Choose 320GE if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Choose 425e if you want the higher L2 cache (1.5 MB vs 1 MB).