Athlon II M340 vs Celeron N3350
Athlon II M340
Celeron N3350
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 Celeron N3350 is on rank 1068, so the Athlon II M340 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 Celeron N3350
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon II M340 | Celeron N3350 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($15) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($107) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Caspian (2009) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Apollo Lake (2014−2016) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon II M340 | Celeron N3350 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+615%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($15) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($107) |
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 Celeron N3350
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 N3350
The Celeron N3350 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 August 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Apollo Lake (2014−2016) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1296. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 1,112 points. Launch price was $24.
Processing Power
Both the Athlon II M340 and Celeron N3350 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.2 GHz on the Athlon II M340 versus 2.4 GHz on the Celeron N3350 — a 8.7% clock advantage for the Celeron N3350. The Athlon II M340 uses the Caspian (2009) architecture (45 nm), while the Celeron N3350 uses Apollo Lake (2014−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon II M340 scores 1,115 against the Celeron N3350's 1,112 — a 0.3% lead for the Athlon II M340. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 858 vs 250, a 109.7% lead for the Athlon II M340 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 1,500 vs 450 (107.7% advantage for the Athlon II M340).
| Feature | Athlon II M340 | Celeron N3350 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.4 GHz+9% |
| Base Clock | — | 1.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 1 MB |
| Process | 45 nm | 14 nm-69% |
| Architecture | Caspian (2009) | Apollo Lake (2014−2016) |
| PassMark | 1,115 | 1,112 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 858+243% | 250 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 1,500+233% | 450 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon II M340 uses the S1g3 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron N3350 uses FCBGA1296 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR2-800 on the Athlon II M340 versus LPDDR4-2400 on the Celeron N3350 — the Celeron N3350 supports 66.7% 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. PCIe lanes: 0 (Athlon II M340) vs 6 (Celeron N3350) — the Celeron N3350 offers 6 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: RS880M (Athlon II M340) and SoC (Celeron N3350).
| Feature | Athlon II M340 | Celeron N3350 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | S1g3 | FCBGA1296 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR2-800 | LPDDR4-2400+100% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 6 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: AMD-V (Athlon II M340) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Celeron N3350). The Celeron N3350 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 500), while the Athlon II M340 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Athlon II M340 targets Laptop, Celeron N3350 targets Entry Level Laptop/NUC. Direct competitor: Celeron N3350 rivals AMD A4-9120.
| Feature | Athlon II M340 | Celeron N3350 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel HD Graphics 500 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | Laptop | Entry Level Laptop/NUC |
Value Analysis
The Athlon II M340 launched at $80 MSRP, while the Celeron N3350 debuted at $107.
| Feature | Athlon II M340 | Celeron N3350 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $80-25% | $107 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | — |
| Release Date | 2009 | 2016 |
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