Athlon II N370 vs Celeron E3200
Athlon II N370
Celeron E3200
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 N370 is positioned at rank 923 and the Celeron E3200 is on rank 683, so the Celeron E3200 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 Celeron E3200
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon II N370 | Celeron E3200 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) | ✅ More affordable ($5) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Champlain (2010−2011) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Wolfdale (2008−2010) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon II N370 | Celeron E3200 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+101%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) | ✅ More affordable ($5) |
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 Celeron E3200
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.
Celeron E3200
The Celeron E3200 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 August 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Wolfdale (2008−2010) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (total). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,090 points. Launch price was $52.
Processing Power
Both the Athlon II N370 and Celeron E3200 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.5 GHz on the Athlon II N370 versus 2.4 GHz on the Celeron E3200 — a 4.1% clock advantage for the Athlon II N370. The Athlon II N370 uses the Champlain (2010−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Celeron E3200 uses Wolfdale (2008−2010) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon II N370 scores 1,085 against the Celeron E3200's 1,090 — a 0.5% lead for the Celeron E3200. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 220 vs 340, a 42.9% lead for the Celeron E3200 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 420 vs 610 (36.9% advantage for the Celeron E3200).
| Feature | Athlon II N370 | Celeron E3200 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.5 GHz+4% | 2.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | — | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 1 MB (total) |
| Process | 45 nm | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Champlain (2010−2011) | Wolfdale (2008−2010) |
| PassMark | 1,085 | 1,090 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 220 | 340+55% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 420 | 610+45% |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon II N370 uses the S1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron E3200 uses LGA775 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1066 on the Athlon II N370 versus DDR2-800 on the Celeron E3200 — the Athlon II N370 supports 40% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Celeron E3200 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 G31,G41,P45 (Celeron E3200).
| Feature | Athlon II N370 | Celeron E3200 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | S1 | LGA775 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0+82% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1066+50% | DDR2-800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: AMD-V (Athlon II N370) vs VT-x (Celeron E3200). Primary use case: Athlon II N370 targets Legacy Laptop, Celeron E3200 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Athlon II N370 rivals Pentium P6100; Celeron E3200 rivals Pentium E5200.
| Feature | Athlon II N370 | Celeron E3200 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | VT-x |
| Target Use | Legacy Laptop | Budget |
Value Analysis
The Athlon II N370 launched at $60 MSRP, while the Celeron E3200 debuted at $43. At current prices ($10 vs $5), the Celeron E3200 is $5 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon II N370 delivers 108.5 pts/$ vs 218.0 pts/$ for the Celeron E3200 — making the Celeron E3200 the 67.1% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon II N370 | Celeron E3200 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $60 | $43-28% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10 | $5-50% |
| Performance per Dollar | 108.5 | 218.0+101% |
| Release Date | 2010 | 2009 |
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