A9-9420e vs Athlon II M340

CPU

GPU

A9-9420e

2 Cores2 Thrd1 WWMax: 2.5 GHz2018

Athlon II M340

2 Cores2 Thrd1 WWMax: 2.2 GHz2009

Performance Spectrum - CPU

A9-9420e

2 / 2

1,101

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Athlon II M340

2 / 2

1,115

+1.3%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The A9-9420e is positioned at rank 833 and the Athlon II M340 is on rank 1001, so the A9-9420e offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar A9-9420e

#820

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1332%

#821

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1313%

#822

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1205%

#823

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1200%

#824

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1189%

#826

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1148%

#827

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1101%

#828

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1099%

#829

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1069%

#833

A9-9420e

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#834

FX-9830P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

100%

#835

Celeron M P4600

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

100%

#836

Celeron 887

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

99%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Athlon II M340

#989

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2105%

#990

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2074%

#991

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1904%

#992

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1895%

#993

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1878%

#995

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1813%

#996

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1739%

#997

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1736%

#998

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1689%

#1001

Athlon II M340

MSRP: $80|Avg: $15

100%

#1005

Pentium P6000

MSRP: $150|Avg: $90

98%

#1007

Core i7-3630QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

97%

#1008

Core i7-3610QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

97%

#1009

Core i3-1115GRE

MSRP: $338|Avg: $480

97%

#1010

Pentium A1020

MSRP: $86|Avg: $86

97%

#1011

Core i7-4702MQ

MSRP: $383|Avg: $50

97%

#1012

Pentium N4200

MSRP: $161|Avg: $30.89

96%

#1013

Pentium J2900

MSRP: $94|Avg: $20

96%

#1014

Celeron T1700

MSRP: $80|Avg: $5

95%

#1015

Celeron T3500

MSRP: $80|Avg: $10

95%

#1016

A12-9720P

MSRP: $200|Avg: $25

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The A9-9420e (2018) utilizes 28 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	A9-9420e	Athlon II M340
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($15)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) / 28 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Caspian (2009) / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Athlon II M340 (2009) relies on 45 nm technology and DDR2, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	A9-9420e	Athlon II M340
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($15)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

A9-9420e Benchmark Check

Athlon II M340 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of A9-9420e and Athlon II M340

A9-9420e

The A9-9420e is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 1 June 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2.5 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: BGA. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 1,101 points. Launch price was $69.

Athlon II M340

The Athlon II M340 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Caspian (2009) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2.2 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: S1g3. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Memory support: DDR2. Passmark benchmark score: 1,115 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

Both the A9-9420e and Athlon II M340 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.5 GHz on the A9-9420e versus 2.2 GHz on the Athlon II M340 — a 12.8% clock advantage for the A9-9420e. The A9-9420e uses the Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) architecture (28 nm), while the Athlon II M340 uses Caspian (2009) (45 nm). In PassMark, the A9-9420e scores 1,101 against the Athlon II M340's 1,115 — a 1.3% lead for the Athlon II M340.

Feature	A9-9420e	Athlon II M340
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	2.5 GHz+14%	2.2 GHz
L2 Cache	1 MB	1 MB
Process	28 nm-38%	45 nm
Architecture	Stoney Ridge (2016−2019)	Caspian (2009)
PassMark	1,101	1,115+1%
Geekbench 6 Single	—	858
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	1,500

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Memory & Platform

The A9-9420e uses the BGA socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Athlon II M340 uses S1g3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 2133 on the A9-9420e versus DDR2-800 on the Athlon II M340 — the A9-9420e supports 199.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The A9-9420e supports up to 16 of RAM compared to 8 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 1 (A9-9420e) vs 2 (Athlon II M340). PCIe lanes: 4 (A9-9420e) vs 0 (Athlon II M340) — the A9-9420e offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: FT4,FP4 (A9-9420e) and RS880M (Athlon II M340).

Feature	A9-9420e	Athlon II M340
Socket	BGA	S1g3
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+50%	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	2133+106550%	DDR2-800
Max RAM Capacity	16	8 GB+52428700%
RAM Channels	1	2+100%
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	4	0

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: true (A9-9420e) vs AMD-V (Athlon II M340). The A9-9420e includes integrated graphics (Radeon R5 Graphics), while the Athlon II M340 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Athlon II M340 targets Laptop. Direct competitor: A9-9420e rivals Pentium N4200.