Athlon II N370 vs Athlon II X2 235e
Athlon II N370
Athlon II X2 235e
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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.
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 N370 is positioned at rank 923 and the Athlon II X2 235e is on rank 888, so the Athlon II X2 235e 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 N370
Performance Per Dollar Athlon II X2 235e
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon II N370 | Athlon II X2 235e |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($10) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Champlain (2010−2011) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Regor (2009−2013) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon II N370 | Athlon II X2 235e |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+51%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($10) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) |
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 N370 and Athlon II X2 235e
Athlon II N370
The Athlon II N370 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: 2.5 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: 1,085 points. Launch price was $149.
Athlon II X2 235e
The Athlon II X2 235e is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 20 October 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Regor (2009−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 2.7 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,079 points. Launch price was $84.
Processing Power
Both the Athlon II N370 and Athlon II X2 235e share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.5 GHz on the Athlon II N370 versus 2.7 GHz on the Athlon II X2 235e — a 7.7% clock advantage for the Athlon II X2 235e. The Athlon II N370 uses the Champlain (2010−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Athlon II X2 235e uses Regor (2009−2013) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon II N370 scores 1,085 against the Athlon II X2 235e's 1,079 — a 0.6% lead for the Athlon II N370. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 220 vs 240, a 8.7% lead for the Athlon II X2 235e that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 420 vs 450 (6.9% advantage for the Athlon II X2 235e).
| Feature | Athlon II N370 | Athlon II X2 235e |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.5 GHz | 2.7 GHz+8% |
| Base Clock | — | 2.7 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 1 MB |
| Process | 45 nm | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Champlain (2010−2011) | Regor (2009−2013) |
| PassMark | 1,085 | 1,079 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 220 | 240+9% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 420 | 450+7% |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon II N370 uses the S1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Athlon II X2 235e uses AM3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1066 memory speed. The Athlon II X2 235e supports up to 16 GB of RAM compared to 8 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 0 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: RS880M,SB850 (Athlon II N370) and 760G,780G,785G,790GX (Athlon II X2 235e).
| Feature | Athlon II N370 | Athlon II X2 235e |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | S1 | AM3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1066 | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support AMD-V virtualization. Primary use case: Athlon II N370 targets Legacy Laptop, Athlon II X2 235e targets Energy Efficient Legacy Desktop. Direct competitor: Athlon II N370 rivals Pentium P6100; Athlon II X2 235e rivals Pentium E5300.
| Feature | Athlon II N370 | Athlon II X2 235e |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Legacy Laptop | Energy Efficient Legacy Desktop |
Value Analysis
The Athlon II N370 launched at $60 MSRP, while the Athlon II X2 235e debuted at $69. At current prices ($10 vs $15), the Athlon II N370 is $5 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon II N370 delivers 108.5 pts/$ vs 71.9 pts/$ for the Athlon II X2 235e — making the Athlon II N370 the 40.5% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon II N370 | Athlon II X2 235e |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $60-13% | $69 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10-33% | $15 |
| Performance per Dollar | 108.5+51% | 71.9 |
| Release Date | 2010 | 2009 |
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