Athlon II N370 vs Atom E3845

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Athlon II N370

2010

Why buy it

✅Draws 1W instead of 10W, a 9W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $60 MSRP, while Atom E3845 mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌No integrated graphics, while Atom E3845 can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Atom E3845

2013

Why buy it

✅100+% more PCIe lanes (4 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail), while Athlon II N370 needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (1,071 vs 1,085).
❌900% higher power demand at 10W vs 1W.

Athlon II N370

2010

Atom E3845

2013

Why buy it

✅Draws 1W instead of 10W, a 9W reduction.

Why buy it

✅100+% more PCIe lanes (4 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail), while Athlon II N370 needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $60 MSRP, while Atom E3845 mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌No integrated graphics, while Atom E3845 can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (1,071 vs 1,085).
❌900% higher power demand at 10W vs 1W.

Quick Answers

So, is Athlon II N370 better than Atom E3845?

Yes. Athlon II N370 is the better overall CPU here. You are getting 1.3% better PassMark, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Athlon II N370 is the better fit because it leads the single-thread side of the matchup with 30.9% higher max boost clock.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Athlon II N370 is the better fit. You are getting 1.3% better PassMark, backed by 2 cores and 2 threads.

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

Athlon II N370 is the smarter buy today. Athlon II N370 is at an unclear MSRP at $60 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you 1.3% higher PassMark. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (18.1 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper.

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

Atom E3845 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2013 vs 2010). That makes it the safer long-term pick.

Games Benchmarks

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Athlon II N370 Benchmark Check

Atom E3845 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Athlon II N370	Atom E3845
1080p
low	27 FPS	27 FPS
medium	27 FPS	27 FPS
high	27 FPS	27 FPS
ultra	27 FPS	27 FPS
1440p
low	27 FPS	27 FPS
medium	27 FPS	27 FPS
high	27 FPS	27 FPS
ultra	27 FPS	27 FPS
4K
low	27 FPS	27 FPS
medium	27 FPS	27 FPS
high	27 FPS	27 FPS
ultra	27 FPS	27 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Athlon II N370	Atom E3845
1080p
low	27 FPS	27 FPS
medium	27 FPS	27 FPS
high	27 FPS	27 FPS
ultra	27 FPS	27 FPS
1440p
low	27 FPS	27 FPS
medium	27 FPS	27 FPS
high	27 FPS	27 FPS
ultra	27 FPS	27 FPS
4K
low	27 FPS	27 FPS
medium	27 FPS	27 FPS
high	27 FPS	27 FPS
ultra	27 FPS	27 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Athlon II N370	Atom E3845
1080p
low	27 FPS	27 FPS
medium	27 FPS	27 FPS
high	27 FPS	27 FPS
ultra	27 FPS	27 FPS
1440p
low	27 FPS	27 FPS
medium	27 FPS	27 FPS
high	27 FPS	27 FPS
ultra	27 FPS	27 FPS
4K
low	27 FPS	27 FPS
medium	27 FPS	27 FPS
high	27 FPS	27 FPS
ultra	27 FPS	27 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Athlon II N370	Atom E3845
1080p
low	27 FPS	27 FPS
medium	27 FPS	27 FPS
high	27 FPS	27 FPS
ultra	27 FPS	27 FPS
1440p
low	27 FPS	27 FPS
medium	27 FPS	27 FPS
high	27 FPS	27 FPS
ultra	27 FPS	27 FPS
4K
low	27 FPS	27 FPS
medium	27 FPS	27 FPS
high	27 FPS	27 FPS
ultra	27 FPS	27 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Athlon II N370 and Atom E3845

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.

Atom E3845

The Atom E3845 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 October 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Bay Trail-I (2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Max frequency: 1.91 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1170. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,071 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Athlon II N370 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Atom E3845 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Atom E3845 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.5 GHz on the Athlon II N370 versus 1.91 GHz on the Atom E3845 — a 26.8% clock advantage for the Athlon II N370. The Athlon II N370 uses the Champlain (2010−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Atom E3845 uses Bay Trail-I (2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon II N370 scores 1,085 against the Atom E3845's 1,071 — a 1.3% lead for the Athlon II N370.

Feature	Athlon II N370	Atom E3845
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	4 / 4+100%
Boost Clock	2.5 GHz+31%	1.91 GHz
L3 Cache	—	0 kB
L2 Cache	1 MB+100%	512 kB (per core)
Process	45 nm	22 nm-51%
Architecture	Champlain (2010−2011)	Bay Trail-I (2013)
PassMark	1,085+1%	1,071
Geekbench 6 Single	220	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	420	—

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Memory & Platform

The Athlon II N370 uses the S1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Atom E3845 uses FCBGA1170 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1066 memory speed. Both support up to 8 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 0 (Athlon II N370) vs 4 (Atom E3845) — the Atom E3845 offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: RS880M,SB850 (Athlon II N370) and Intel FCBGA1170 (Atom E3845).

Feature	Athlon II N370	Atom E3845
Socket	S1	FCBGA1170
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1066	DDR3L-1333
Max RAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	No	Yes
PCIe Lanes	0	4

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: AMD-V (Athlon II N370) / not specified (Atom E3845). The Atom E3845 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail)), while the Athlon II N370 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Athlon II N370 targets Legacy Laptop. Direct competitor: Athlon II N370 rivals Pentium P6100.