Athlon II M320 vs E2-9000

Athlon II M320

2 Cores2 Thrd1 WWMax: 2.1 GHz2009

E2-9000

2 Cores2 Thrd1 WWMax: 2.2 GHz2016

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Athlon II M320

2 / 2

1,795

+0.4%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

E2-9000

2 / 2

1,787

0.0%

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 Athlon II M320 is positioned at rank 809 and the E2-9000 is on rank 700, so the E2-9000 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 Athlon II M320

#797

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1226%

#798

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1208%

#799

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1109%

#800

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1104%

#801

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1094%

#803

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1056%

#804

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1013%

#805

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1011%

#806

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

984%

#809

Athlon II M320

MSRP: $75|Avg: $15

100%

#810

Celeron B800

MSRP: $80|Avg: $5

100%

#811

Celeron B710

MSRP: $86|Avg: $10

100%

#813

Athlon II Neo K345

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

100%

#818

Core i7-8709G

MSRP: $338|Avg: $150

98%

#819

Celeron M 560

MSRP: $86|Avg: $10

98%

#824

Celeron Dual-Core T3000

MSRP: $80|Avg: $15

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar E2-9000

#687

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

985%

#688

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

971%

#689

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

891%

#690

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

887%

#691

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

879%

#693

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

849%

#694

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

814%

#695

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

813%

#696

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

791%

#700

E2-9000

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#704

C-60

MSRP: $50|Avg: $20

100%

#711

Core i7-10850H

MSRP: $395|Avg: N/A

99%

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 E2-9000 (2016) utilizes 28 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Athlon II M320	E2-9000
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($15)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Caspian (2009) / 45 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) / 28 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Athlon II M320 (2009) relies on 45 nm technology and DDR2, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Athlon II M320	E2-9000
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($15)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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.

Athlon II M320 Benchmark Check

E2-9000 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Athlon II M320 and E2-9000

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.

E2-9000

The E2-9000 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 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: 1,787 points. Launch price was $50.

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Processing Power

Both the Athlon II M320 and E2-9000 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.1 GHz on the Athlon II M320 versus 2.2 GHz on the E2-9000 — a 4.7% clock advantage for the E2-9000. The Athlon II M320 uses the Caspian (2009) architecture (45 nm), while the E2-9000 uses Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon II M320 scores 1,795 against the E2-9000's 1,787 — a 0.4% lead for the Athlon II M320.

Feature	Athlon II M320	E2-9000
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	2.1 GHz	2.2 GHz+5%
Base Clock	—	1.8 GHz
L2 Cache	1 MB	1 MB
Process	45 nm	28 nm-38%
Architecture	Caspian (2009)	Stoney Ridge (2016−2019)
PassMark	1,795	1,787
Geekbench 6 Single	188	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	1,955	—

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Memory & Platform

The Athlon II M320 uses the S1g3 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the E2-9000 uses BGA (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Athlon II M320	E2-9000
Socket	S1g3	BGA
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed	DDR2-800	—
Max RAM Capacity	8 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	0	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: AMD-V (Athlon II M320) / not specified (E2-9000). Primary use case: Athlon II M320 targets Legacy Laptop. Direct competitor: Athlon II M320 rivals Core 2 Duo T6400.