Athlon II Neo K145
VS
Mobile Athlon 64 3400+

Athlon II Neo K145 vs Mobile Athlon 64 3400+

AMD

Athlon II Neo K145

1 Cores1 Thrd1 WWMax: 1.8 GHz2010
VS
AMD

Mobile Athlon 64 3400+

1 Cores1 Thrd1 WWMax: 2.2 GHz2005

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.

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 Neo K145

#1035
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
2596%
#1036
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
2558%
#1037
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
2349%
#1038
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
2338%
#1039
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
2317%
#1041
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
2237%
#1042
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
2145%
#1043
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
2142%
#1044
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
2084%
#1047
Athlon X2 QL-66
MSRP: $150|Avg: $5
100%
#1048
Athlon II Neo K145
MSRP: $50|Avg: $10
100%
#1049
Celeron P4600
MSRP: $86|Avg: $15
99%
#1050
Core 2 Duo U7500
MSRP: $100|Avg: $10
99%
#1051
Pentium 987
MSRP: $134|Avg: $20
98%
#1052
Core i7-4910MQ
MSRP: $570|Avg: $570
98%
#1053
Pentium T4400
MSRP: $107|Avg: $5
97%
#1055
Athlon X2 QL-65
MSRP: $150|Avg: $22
96%
#1056
Pentium J2850
MSRP: $94|Avg: $94
96%
#1057
Core i7-4900MQ
MSRP: $570|Avg: $40
95%
#1058
Celeron P4505
MSRP: $86|Avg: $86
94%
#1059
Pentium Dual Core T2370
MSRP: $150|Avg: $25
94%
#1060
Pentium T4200
MSRP: $99|Avg: $10
94%
#1061
Core i7-2720QM
MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A
94%
#1062
Pentium 2020M
MSRP: $134|Avg: N/A
93%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Mobile Athlon 64 3400+

#1043
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
2692%
#1044
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
2652%
#1045
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
2435%
#1046
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
2424%
#1047
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
2402%
#1049
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
2319%
#1050
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
2224%
#1051
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
2220%
#1052
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
2161%
#1055
Mobile Athlon 64 3400+
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#1056
Athlon X2 QL-65
MSRP: $150|Avg: $22
100%
#1057
Pentium J2850
MSRP: $94|Avg: $94
99%
#1058
Core i7-4900MQ
MSRP: $570|Avg: $40
99%
#1059
Pentium Dual Core T2370
MSRP: $150|Avg: $25
98%
#1060
Celeron P4505
MSRP: $86|Avg: $86
98%
#1061
Pentium T4200
MSRP: $99|Avg: $10
98%
#1062
Core i7-2720QM
MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A
97%
#1063
Pentium 2020M
MSRP: $134|Avg: N/A
97%
#1064
Celeron P4500
MSRP: $86|Avg: $5
97%
#1065
Pentium Dual Core SU4100
MSRP: $134|Avg: $10
96%
#1066
Processor N50
MSRP: $128|Avg: $120
96%
#1067
Athlon II N350
MSRP: $100|Avg: $100
96%
#1068
Celeron N3350
MSRP: $107|Avg: N/A
95%
#1070
Core i7-2675QM
MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A
95%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Mobile Athlon 64 3400+ leads in gaming performance. However, the Athlon II Neo K145 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 3.6% greater multi-core processing power.
InsightAthlon II Neo K145Mobile 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

InsightAthlon II Neo K145Mobile Athlon 64 3400+
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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Athlon II Neo K145 and Mobile Athlon 64 3400+

AMD

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.

AMD

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.

FeatureAthlon II Neo K145Mobile 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
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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+).

FeatureAthlon II Neo K145Mobile 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
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Athlon II Neo K145) / false (Mobile Athlon 64 3400+). Direct competitor: Mobile Athlon 64 3400+ rivals Pentium M 735.

FeatureAthlon II Neo K145Mobile Athlon 64 3400+
Integrated GPU
No
No
IGPU Model
None
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
false