Athlon II M340 vs Athlon II Neo K325
Athlon II M340
Athlon II Neo K325
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 M340 is positioned at rank 1001 and the Athlon II Neo K325 is on rank 912, so the Athlon II Neo K325 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 M340
Performance Per Dollar Athlon II Neo K325
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon II M340 | Athlon II Neo K325 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($15) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($25) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Caspian (2009) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Geneva (2010) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon II M340 | Athlon II Neo K325 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+67%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($15) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($25) |
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 M340 and Athlon II Neo K325
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.
Athlon II Neo K325
The Athlon II Neo K325 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Geneva (2010) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.3 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: S1. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,111 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
Both the Athlon II M340 and Athlon II Neo K325 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.2 GHz on the Athlon II M340 versus 1.3 GHz on the Athlon II Neo K325 — a 51.4% clock advantage for the Athlon II M340. The Athlon II M340 uses the Caspian (2009) architecture (45 nm), while the Athlon II Neo K325 uses Geneva (2010) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon II M340 scores 1,115 against the Athlon II Neo K325's 1,111 — a 0.4% lead for the Athlon II M340. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 858 vs 736, a 15.3% lead for the Athlon II M340 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 1,500 vs 1,235 (19.4% advantage for the Athlon II M340).
| Feature | Athlon II M340 | Athlon II Neo K325 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.2 GHz+69% | 1.3 GHz |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 1 MB |
| Process | 45 nm | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Caspian (2009) | Geneva (2010) |
| PassMark | 1,115 | 1,111 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 858+17% | 736 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 1,500+21% | 1,235 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon II M340 uses the S1g3 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Athlon II Neo K325 uses S1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR2-800 on the Athlon II M340 versus DDR3-800 on the Athlon II Neo K325 — the Athlon II Neo K325 supports 40% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 8 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 0 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: RS880M (Athlon II M340) and M880G (Athlon II Neo K325).
| Feature | Athlon II M340 | Athlon II Neo K325 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | S1g3 | S1 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR2-800 | DDR3-800+50% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support AMD-V virtualization. Primary use case: Athlon II M340 targets Laptop, Athlon II Neo K325 targets Low Power.
| Feature | Athlon II M340 | Athlon II Neo K325 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Laptop | Low Power |
Value Analysis
The Athlon II M340 launched at $80 MSRP, while the Athlon II Neo K325 debuted at $60. At current prices ($15 vs $25), the Athlon II M340 is $10 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon II M340 delivers 74.3 pts/$ vs 44.4 pts/$ for the Athlon II Neo K325 — making the Athlon II M340 the 50.3% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon II M340 | Athlon II Neo K325 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $80 | $60-25% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15-40% | $25 |
| Performance per Dollar | 74.3+67% | 44.4 |
| Release Date | 2009 | 2010 |
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