Athlon II M340 vs E2-3800
Athlon II M340
E2-3800
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 E2-3800 is on rank 1047, 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 E2-3800
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon II M340 | E2-3800 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($15) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Caspian (2009) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Kabini (2013−2014) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon II M340 | E2-3800 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+31%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($15) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) |
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 E2-3800
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.
E2-3800
The E2-3800 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Kabini (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Max frequency: 1.3 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FT3. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,136 points. Launch price was $50.
Processing Power
The Athlon II M340 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the E2-3800 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the E2-3800 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.2 GHz on the Athlon II M340 versus 1.3 GHz on the E2-3800 — a 51.4% clock advantage for the Athlon II M340. The Athlon II M340 uses the Caspian (2009) architecture (45 nm), while the E2-3800 uses Kabini (2013−2014) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon II M340 scores 1,115 against the E2-3800's 1,136 — a 1.9% lead for the E2-3800. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 858 vs 136, a 145.3% lead for the Athlon II M340 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 1,500 vs 389 (117.6% advantage for the Athlon II M340).
| Feature | Athlon II M340 | E2-3800 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 2.2 GHz+69% | 1.3 GHz |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 2048 kB+100% |
| Process | 45 nm | 28 nm-38% |
| Architecture | Caspian (2009) | Kabini (2013−2014) |
| PassMark | 1,115 | 1,136+2% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 858+531% | 136 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 1,500+286% | 389 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon II M340 uses the S1g3 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the E2-3800 uses FT3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR2-800 on the Athlon II M340 versus DDR3-1600 on the E2-3800 — the E2-3800 supports 40% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The E2-3800 supports up to 16 GB of RAM compared to 8 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Athlon II M340) vs 1 (E2-3800). PCIe lanes: 0 (Athlon II M340) vs 4 (E2-3800) — the E2-3800 offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: RS880M (Athlon II M340) and SoC (E2-3800).
| Feature | Athlon II M340 | E2-3800 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | S1g3 | FT3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR2-800 | DDR3-1600+50% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM Channels | 2+100% | 1 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 4 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization support: AMD-V (Athlon II M340) vs Yes (E2-3800). The E2-3800 includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 8280), while the Athlon II M340 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Athlon II M340 targets Laptop.
| Feature | Athlon II M340 | E2-3800 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon HD 8280 |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | Yes |
| Target Use | Laptop | — |
Value Analysis
The Athlon II M340 launched at $80 MSRP, while the E2-3800 debuted at $100. At current prices ($15 vs $20), the Athlon II M340 is $5 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon II M340 delivers 74.3 pts/$ vs 56.8 pts/$ for the E2-3800 — making the Athlon II M340 the 26.7% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon II M340 | E2-3800 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $80-20% | $100 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15-25% | $20 |
| Performance per Dollar | 74.3+31% | 56.8 |
| Release Date | 2009 | 2013 |
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