Athlon II M340 vs Celeron 1005M

Athlon II M340

2 Cores2 Thrd1 WWMax: 2.2 GHz2009

Celeron 1005M

2 Cores2 Thrd512 WWMax: 1.9 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Athlon II M340

2 / 2

1,115

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Celeron 1005M

2 / 2

1,116

+0.1%

Pentium D 830

Pentium T2370

Pentium T3400

Pentium Dual-Core E2200

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 Celeron 1005M is on rank 1018, so the Athlon II M340 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 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 Per Dollar Celeron 1005M

#1006

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2260%

#1007

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2227%

#1008

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2045%

#1009

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2035%

#1010

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2017%

#1012

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1948%

#1013

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1867%

#1014

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1864%

#1015

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1814%

#1018

Celeron 1005M

MSRP: $86|Avg: N/A

100%

#1019

Athlon 64 X2 TK-42

MSRP: $60|Avg: $10

100%

#1020

Athlon Neo MV-40

MSRP: $100|Avg: $5

98%

#1021

Core i7-4860EQ

MSRP: $434|Avg: $80

98%

#1022

Pentium SU2700

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

98%

#1023

A4-1250

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

97%

#1025

Core i5-4200M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

96%

#1026

Celeron 1000M

MSRP: $86|Avg: N/A

96%

#1028

Celeron B840

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

95%

#1029

Celeron M 743

MSRP: $107|Avg: $15

95%

#1030

Core i7-3612QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

95%

#1031

Pentium 967

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

94%

#1032

Core i5-4400E

MSRP: $266|Avg: $50

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Athlon II M340 leads in gaming performance. However, the Celeron 1005M is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.1% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Athlon II M340	Celeron 1005M
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($15)	⚠️ Higher cost ($86)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Caspian (2009) / 45 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Athlon II M340 stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 83% cheaper ($15 vs $86) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Athlon II M340	Celeron 1005M
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+473%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($15)	⚠️ Higher cost ($86)

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 M340 Benchmark Check

Celeron 1005M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Athlon II M340 and Celeron 1005M

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.

Celeron 1005M

The Celeron 1005M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 July 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 1.9 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,116 points. Launch price was $86.

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Processing Power

Both the Athlon II M340 and Celeron 1005M share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.2 GHz on the Athlon II M340 versus 1.9 GHz on the Celeron 1005M — a 14.6% clock advantage for the Athlon II M340. The Athlon II M340 uses the Caspian (2009) architecture (45 nm), while the Celeron 1005M uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon II M340 scores 1,115 against the Celeron 1005M's 1,116 — a 0.1% lead for the Celeron 1005M. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 858 vs 350, a 84.1% lead for the Athlon II M340 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 1,500 vs 607 (84.8% advantage for the Athlon II M340).

Feature	Athlon II M340	Celeron 1005M
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	2.2 GHz+16%	1.9 GHz
Base Clock	—	1.9 GHz
L3 Cache	—	2 MB
L2 Cache	1 MB+100%	512 kB
Process	45 nm	22 nm-51%
Architecture	Caspian (2009)	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
PassMark	1,115	1,116
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	656
Geekbench 6 Single	858+145%	350
Geekbench 6 Multi	1,500+147%	607

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Memory & Platform

The Athlon II M340 uses the S1g3 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron 1005M uses PGA988 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR2-800 on the Athlon II M340 versus DDR3-1600 on the Celeron 1005M — the Celeron 1005M supports 40% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Celeron 1005M supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 8 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 0 (Athlon II M340) vs 16 (Celeron 1005M) — the Celeron 1005M offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: RS880M (Athlon II M340) and HM76,HM77 (Celeron 1005M).

Feature	Athlon II M340	Celeron 1005M
Socket	S1g3	PGA988
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed	DDR2-800	DDR3-1600+50%
Max RAM Capacity	8 GB	32 GB+300%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	0	16

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: AMD-V (Athlon II M340) vs VT-x, VT-d (Celeron 1005M). The Celeron 1005M includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge)), while the Athlon II M340 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Athlon II M340 targets Laptop.