Athlon II N370 vs E2-9010

CPU

GPU

Athlon II N370

2 Cores2 Thrd1 WWMax: 2.5 GHz2010

E2-9010

2 Cores2 Thrd1 WWMax: 2.2 GHz2016

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Athlon II N370

2 / 2

1,085

+1.1%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

E2-9010

2 / 2

1,073

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

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 E2-9010 is on rank 926, so the Athlon II N370 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Athlon II N370

#911

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1623%

#912

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1599%

#913

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1468%

#914

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1461%

#915

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1448%

#917

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1398%

#918

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1341%

#919

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1338%

#920

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1303%

#923

Athlon II N370

MSRP: $60|Avg: $10

100%

#928

A8-6410

MSRP: $100|Avg: $40

98%

#933

Athlon X2 L310

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar E2-9010

#914

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1641%

#915

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1617%

#916

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1484%

#917

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1478%

#918

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1464%

#920

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1414%

#921

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1356%

#922

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1353%

#923

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1317%

#926

E2-9010

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#928

A8-6410

MSRP: $100|Avg: $40

99%

#933

Athlon X2 L310

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

98%

#939

FX-7600P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

95%

#940

Athlon II M300

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The E2-9010 (2016) utilizes 28 nm technology and DDR4-1866, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Athlon II N370	E2-9010
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($10)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Champlain (2010−2011) / 45 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) / 28 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Athlon II N370 (2010) relies on 45 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Athlon II N370	E2-9010
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($10)	✅ More affordable ($0)

Performance Check

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

E2-9010 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Athlon II N370 and E2-9010

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.

E2-9010

The E2-9010 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP4. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Memory support: DDR4-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 1,073 points. Launch price was $50.

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Processing Power

Both the Athlon II N370 and E2-9010 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.5 GHz on the Athlon II N370 versus 2.2 GHz on the E2-9010 — a 12.8% clock advantage for the Athlon II N370. The Athlon II N370 uses the Champlain (2010−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the E2-9010 uses Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon II N370 scores 1,085 against the E2-9010's 1,073 — a 1.1% lead for the Athlon II N370.

Feature	Athlon II N370	E2-9010
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	2.5 GHz+14%	2.2 GHz
Base Clock	—	2 GHz
L2 Cache	1 MB	2048 kB+100%
Process	45 nm	28 nm-38%
Architecture	Champlain (2010−2011)	Stoney Ridge (2016−2019)
PassMark	1,085+1%	1,073
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 E2-9010 uses FP4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Athlon II N370	E2-9010
Socket	S1	FP4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1066	—
Max RAM Capacity	8 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	0	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: AMD-V (Athlon II N370) / not specified (E2-9010). Primary use case: Athlon II N370 targets Legacy Laptop. Direct competitor: Athlon II N370 rivals Pentium P6100.