
Athlon II Neo K145 vs Mobile Athlon 64 3400+

Athlon II Neo K145

Mobile Athlon 64 3400+
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 Neo K145 is positioned at rank 1048 and the Mobile Athlon 64 3400+ is on rank 1055, so the Athlon II Neo K145 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 Neo K145
Performance Per Dollar Mobile Athlon 64 3400+
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon II Neo K145 | Mobile Athlon 64 3400+ |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Nile (2010) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Clawhammer (2001−2005) / Standard Node) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon II Neo K145 | Mobile Athlon 64 3400+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 Neo K145 and Mobile Athlon 64 3400+

Athlon II Neo K145
The Athlon II Neo K145 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Nile (2010) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 1.8 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: 565 points. Launch price was $149.

Mobile Athlon 64 3400+
The Mobile Athlon 64 3400+ is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Agosto 2005 (20 years ago). It is based on the Clawhammer (2001−2005) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 2.2 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Socket: 754. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Memory support: DDR1. Passmark benchmark score: 545 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
Both the Athlon II Neo K145 and Mobile Athlon 64 3400+ share an identical 1-core/1-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.8 GHz on the Athlon II Neo K145 versus 2.2 GHz on the Mobile Athlon 64 3400+ — a 20% clock advantage for the Mobile Athlon 64 3400+. The Athlon II Neo K145 uses the Nile (2010) architecture (45 nm), while the Mobile Athlon 64 3400+ uses Clawhammer (2001−2005). In PassMark, the Athlon II Neo K145 scores 565 against the Mobile Athlon 64 3400+'s 545 — a 3.6% lead for the Athlon II Neo K145.
| Feature | Athlon II Neo K145 | Mobile Athlon 64 3400+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 1 / 1 |
| Boost Clock | 1.8 GHz | 2.2 GHz+22% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 1 MB |
| Process | 45 nm | — |
| Architecture | Nile (2010) | Clawhammer (2001−2005) |
| PassMark | 565+4% | 545 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon II Neo K145 uses the S1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Mobile Athlon 64 3400+ uses 754 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1066 on the Athlon II Neo K145 versus 400 on the Mobile Athlon 64 3400+ — the Mobile Athlon 64 3400+ supports 197% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Athlon II Neo K145 supports up to 4 GB of RAM compared to 2 — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Athlon II Neo K145) vs 1 (Mobile Athlon 64 3400+). Both provide 0 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: AMD ASB2 (Athlon II Neo K145) and 754 (Mobile Athlon 64 3400+).
| Feature | Athlon II Neo K145 | Mobile Athlon 64 3400+ |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | S1 | 754 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0+82% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1066 | 400+13233% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 GB+209715100% | 2 |
| RAM Channels | 2+100% | 1 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Athlon II Neo K145) / false (Mobile Athlon 64 3400+). Direct competitor: Mobile Athlon 64 3400+ rivals Pentium M 735.
| Feature | Athlon II Neo K145 | Mobile Athlon 64 3400+ |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | — | None |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | false |
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