Athlon II N350 vs Celeron G440

CPU

GPU

Athlon II N350

2 Cores2 Thrd1 WWMax: 2.4 GHz2010

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Celeron G440

1 Cores1 Thrd35 WWMax: 1.6 GHz2011

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Athlon II N350 vs Celeron G440 Performance Spectrum

Athlon II N350

2 / 2

1,045

+1.0%

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Celeron G440

1 / 1

1,035

0.0%

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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.

Athlon II N350 vs Celeron G440 FPS Benchmarks

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Athlon II N350 vs Celeron G440: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each CPU makes more sense in practice: gaming, heavier work, platform cost, power draw, and upgrade path.

Athlon II N350

2010

Why buy it

✅+1% higher PassMark.
✅Draws 1W instead of 35W, a 34W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower Geekbench single-core performance for gaming (210 vs 300).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 10.4 vs 28.0 PassMark/$ ($100 MSRP vs $37 MSRP).
❌No integrated graphics, while Celeron G440 can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Celeron G440

2011

Why buy it

✅+42.9% higher Geekbench single-core performance for gaming and desktop responsiveness.
✅Costs $63 less on MSRP ($37 MSRP vs $100 MSRP).
✅Delivers 167.7% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 28.0 vs 10.4 PassMark/$ ($37 MSRP vs $100 MSRP).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (16 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge), while Athlon II N350 needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (1,035 vs 1,045).
❌3400% higher power demand at 35W vs 1W.

Quick Answers

So, is Celeron G440 better than Athlon II N350?

It depends on what you want from the system. For gaming, Celeron G440 is ahead with a 2.0% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Athlon II N350 pulls ahead with 1% better PassMark.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Athlon II N350 is the stronger fit. You are getting 1% better PassMark, backed by 2 cores and 2 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Celeron G440 is the better buy right now. Celeron G440 comes in $63 cheaper on MSRP at $37 MSRP versus $100 MSRP, and it still gives you a 2.0% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. The compromise is that Athlon II N350 is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 1% better PassMark. It is also 167.7% better value on MSRP (28.0 vs 10.4 PassMark/$), so you are getting the faster CPU without taking a value hit on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Celeron G440 makes more sense long term for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2011 vs 2010). That makes it the safer long-term bet.

Athlon II N350 vs Celeron G440 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

Athlon II N350

The Athlon II N350 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Champlain (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2.4 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: 1,045 points. Launch price was $149.

Celeron G440

The Celeron G440 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 September 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 1.6 GHz. L3 cache: 1 MB. L2 cache: 256 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,035 points. Launch price was $45.

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Processing Power

The Athlon II N350 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Celeron G440 offers 1 cores / 1 threads — the Athlon II N350 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the Athlon II N350 versus 1.6 GHz on the Celeron G440 — a 40% clock advantage for the Athlon II N350. The Athlon II N350 uses the Champlain (2010−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Celeron G440 uses Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon II N350 scores 1,045 against the Celeron G440's 1,035 — a 1% lead for the Athlon II N350. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 210 vs 300, a 35.3% lead for the Celeron G440 that directly translates to higher frame rates.

Feature	Athlon II N350	Celeron G440
Cores / Threads	2 / 2+100%	1 / 1
Boost Clock	2.4 GHz+50%	1.6 GHz
Base Clock	—	1.6 GHz
L3 Cache	—	1 MB
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	256 kB
Process	45 nm	32 nm-29%
Architecture	Champlain (2010−2011)	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)
PassMark	1,045	1,035
Geekbench 6 Single	210	300+43%
Geekbench 6 Multi	400	—

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Memory & Platform

The Athlon II N350 uses the S1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron G440 uses LGA1155 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1066 memory speed. The Celeron G440 supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 8 GB — 300% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 0 (Athlon II N350) vs 16 (Celeron G440) — the Celeron G440 offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: RS880M,SB850 (Athlon II N350) and H61,B65,H67,Z68 (Celeron G440).

Feature	Athlon II N350	Celeron G440
Socket	S1	LGA1155
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1066	DDR3-1066
Max RAM Capacity	8 GB	32 GB+300%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	No	No
PCIe Lanes	0	16

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: AMD-V (Athlon II N350) vs VT-x (Celeron G440). The Celeron G440 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge)), while the Athlon II N350 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Athlon II N350 targets Legacy Laptop, Celeron G440 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Athlon II N350 rivals Pentium P6100; Celeron G440 rivals Pentium G630.

Feature	Athlon II N350	Celeron G440
Integrated GPU	No	Yes
IGPU Model	—	HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge)
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	AMD-V	VT-x
Target Use	Legacy Laptop	Budget

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Value Analysis

At launch, the Athlon II N350 was priced at $100, while the Celeron G440 came in at $37. On launch pricing ($100 vs $37), Celeron G440 was $63 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon II N350 delivers 10.4 pts/$ vs 28.0 pts/$ for the Celeron G440 — making the Celeron G440 the 91.2% better value option.

Feature	Athlon II N350	Celeron G440
MSRP	$100	$37-63%
Performance per Dollar	10.4	28.0+169%
Release Date	2010	2011

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