Athlon II M320 vs Athlon 5350
Athlon II M320
Athlon 5350
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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 Athlon II M320 is positioned at rank 809 and the Athlon 5350 is on rank 564, so the Athlon 5350 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Athlon II M320
Performance Per Dollar Athlon 5350
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon II M320 | Athlon 5350 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Caspian (2009) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Kabini (2013−2014) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon II M320 | Athlon 5350 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+0%) |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Athlon II M320 and Athlon 5350
Athlon II M320
The Athlon II M320 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: 2.1 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: 1,795 points. Launch price was $149.
Athlon 5350
The Athlon 5350 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Kabini (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.05 GHz, with boost up to 2.05 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: AM1. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,796 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Athlon II M320 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Athlon 5350 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Athlon 5350 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.1 GHz on the Athlon II M320 versus 2.05 GHz on the Athlon 5350 — a 2.4% clock advantage for the Athlon II M320. The Athlon II M320 uses the Caspian (2009) architecture (45 nm), while the Athlon 5350 uses Kabini (2013−2014) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon II M320 scores 1,795 against the Athlon 5350's 1,796 — a 0.1% lead for the Athlon 5350. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 188 vs 223, a 17% lead for the Athlon 5350 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 1,955 vs 708 (93.7% advantage for the Athlon II M320).
| Feature | Athlon II M320 | Athlon 5350 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 2.1 GHz+2% | 2.05 GHz |
| Base Clock | — | 2.05 GHz |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 2048 kB+100% |
| Process | 45 nm | 28 nm-38% |
| Architecture | Caspian (2009) | Kabini (2013−2014) |
| PassMark | 1,795 | 1,796 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 188 | 223+19% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 1,955+176% | 708 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon II M320 uses the S1g3 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Athlon 5350 uses AM1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR2-800 on the Athlon II M320 versus 1600 on the Athlon 5350 — the Athlon 5350 supports 199.5% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Athlon 5350 supports up to 16 of RAM compared to 8 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Athlon II M320) vs 1 (Athlon 5350). PCIe lanes: 0 (Athlon II M320) vs 8 (Athlon 5350) — the Athlon 5350 offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Socket S1g3 (Athlon II M320) and AM1 (Athlon 5350).
| Feature | Athlon II M320 | Athlon 5350 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | S1g3 | AM1 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR2-800 | 1600+79900% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB+52428700% | 16 |
| RAM Channels | 2+100% | 1 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 8 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: AMD-V (Athlon II M320) vs true (Athlon 5350). The Athlon 5350 includes integrated graphics (Radeon R3 Graphics), while the Athlon II M320 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Athlon II M320 targets Legacy Laptop. Direct competitor: Athlon II M320 rivals Core 2 Duo T6400; Athlon 5350 rivals Pentium J2900.
| Feature | Athlon II M320 | Athlon 5350 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | None | Radeon R3 Graphics |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | true |
| Target Use | Legacy Laptop | — |
Value Analysis
The Athlon II M320 launched at $75 MSRP, while the Athlon 5350 debuted at $55. At current prices ($15 vs $15), the Athlon 5350 is $0 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon II M320 delivers 119.7 pts/$ vs 119.7 pts/$ for the Athlon 5350 — making the Athlon 5350 the 0.1% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon II M320 | Athlon 5350 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $75 | $55-27% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | $15 |
| Performance per Dollar | 119.7 | 119.7 |
| Release Date | 2009 | 2014 |
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