Athlon II M340 vs Xeon L3406
Athlon II M340
Xeon L3406
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 Xeon L3406 is on rank 969, so the Xeon L3406 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 Xeon L3406
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon II M340 | Xeon L3406 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($15) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($30) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Caspian (2009) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon II M340 | Xeon L3406 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+102%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($15) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($30) |
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 Xeon L3406
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.
Xeon L3406
The Xeon L3406 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.26 GHz, with boost up to 2.53 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1156. Thermal design power (TDP): 30 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1066. Passmark benchmark score: 1,104 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Athlon II M340 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Xeon L3406's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.2 GHz on the Athlon II M340 versus 2.53 GHz on the Xeon L3406 — a 14% clock advantage for the Xeon L3406. The Athlon II M340 is built on the Caspian (2009) architecture. In PassMark, the Athlon II M340 scores 1,115 against the Xeon L3406's 1,104 — a 1% lead for the Athlon II M340.
| Feature | Athlon II M340 | Xeon L3406 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.53 GHz+15% |
| Base Clock | — | 2.26 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 4 MB Intel® Smart Cache |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | — |
| Process | 45 nm | 32 nm-29% |
| Architecture | Caspian (2009) | — |
| PassMark | 1,115 | 1,104 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 858 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 1,500 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon II M340 uses the S1g3 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Xeon L3406 uses LGA1156 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Athlon II M340 | Xeon L3406 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | S1g3 | LGA1156 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR2-800 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (Athlon II M340) / not specified (Xeon L3406). Primary use case: Athlon II M340 targets Laptop.
| Feature | Athlon II M340 | Xeon L3406 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Laptop | — |
Value Analysis
The Athlon II M340 launched at $80 MSRP, while the Xeon L3406 debuted at $189. At current prices ($15 vs $30), the Athlon II M340 is $15 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon II M340 delivers 74.3 pts/$ vs 36.8 pts/$ for the Xeon L3406 — making the Athlon II M340 the 67.5% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon II M340 | Xeon L3406 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $80-58% | $189 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15-50% | $30 |
| Performance per Dollar | 74.3+102% | 36.8 |
| Release Date | 2009 | 2010 |
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