Athlon II N370 vs Core i7-620UM
Athlon II N370
Core i7-620UM
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 Core i7-620UM is on rank 1228, so the Athlon II N370 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 Core i7-620UM
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon II N370 | Core i7-620UM |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($10) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($278) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Champlain (2010−2011) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Arrandale (2010−2011) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon II N370 | Core i7-620UM |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+2665%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($10) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($278) |
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 Core i7-620UM
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.
Core i7-620UM
The Core i7-620UM is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 7 January 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.06 GHz, with boost up to 2.13 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1288. Thermal design power (TDP): 18 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-800. Passmark benchmark score: 1,091 points. Launch price was $278.
Processing Power
The Athlon II N370 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core i7-620UM's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.5 GHz on the Athlon II N370 versus 2.13 GHz on the Core i7-620UM — a 16% clock advantage for the Athlon II N370. The Athlon II N370 uses the Champlain (2010−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Core i7-620UM uses Arrandale (2010−2011) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon II N370 scores 1,085 against the Core i7-620UM's 1,091 — a 0.6% lead for the Core i7-620UM. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 220 vs 350, a 45.6% lead for the Core i7-620UM that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 420 vs 700 (50% advantage for the Core i7-620UM).
| Feature | Athlon II N370 | Core i7-620UM |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 2.5 GHz+17% | 2.13 GHz |
| Base Clock | — | 1.06 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 45 nm | 32 nm-29% |
| Architecture | Champlain (2010−2011) | Arrandale (2010−2011) |
| PassMark | 1,085 | 1,091 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 220 | 350+59% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 420 | 700+67% |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon II N370 uses the S1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i7-620UM uses BGA1288 (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 16 (Core i7-620UM) — the Core i7-620UM offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: RS880M,SB850 (Athlon II N370) and HM55,QM57 (Core i7-620UM).
| Feature | Athlon II N370 | Core i7-620UM |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | S1 | BGA1288 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1066 | DDR3-1066 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: AMD-V (Athlon II N370) vs VT-x (Core i7-620UM). The Core i7-620UM includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Ironlake)), while the Athlon II N370 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Athlon II N370 targets Legacy Laptop, Core i7-620UM targets Ultra-Portable Laptop. Direct competitor: Athlon II N370 rivals Pentium P6100; Core i7-620UM rivals Core 2 Duo SU9600.
| Feature | Athlon II N370 | Core i7-620UM |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel HD Graphics (Ironlake) |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | VT-x |
| Target Use | Legacy Laptop | Ultra-Portable Laptop |
Value Analysis
The Athlon II N370 launched at $60 MSRP, while the Core i7-620UM debuted at $278.
| Feature | Athlon II N370 | Core i7-620UM |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $60-78% | $278 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10 | — |
| Release Date | 2010 | 2010 |
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