Athlon II Neo K325 vs Athlon II M340
Athlon II Neo K325
Athlon II M340
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 K325 is positioned at rank 912 and the Athlon II M340 is on rank 1001, so the Athlon II Neo K325 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 K325
Performance Per Dollar Athlon II M340
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon II Neo K325 | Athlon II M340 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($25) | ✅ More affordable ($15) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Geneva (2010) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Caspian (2009) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon II Neo K325 | Athlon II M340 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+67%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($25) | ✅ More affordable ($15) |
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 K325 and Athlon II M340
Athlon II Neo K325
The Athlon II Neo K325 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Geneva (2010) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.3 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: 1,111 points. Launch price was $149.
Athlon II M340
The Athlon II M340 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Caspian (2009) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2.2 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: S1g3. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Memory support: DDR2. Passmark benchmark score: 1,115 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
Both the Athlon II Neo K325 and Athlon II M340 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.3 GHz on the Athlon II Neo K325 versus 2.2 GHz on the Athlon II M340 — a 51.4% clock advantage for the Athlon II M340. The Athlon II Neo K325 uses the Geneva (2010) architecture (45 nm), while the Athlon II M340 uses Caspian (2009) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon II Neo K325 scores 1,111 against the Athlon II M340's 1,115 — a 0.4% lead for the Athlon II M340. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 736 vs 858, a 15.3% lead for the Athlon II M340 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 1,235 vs 1,500 (19.4% advantage for the Athlon II M340).
| Feature | Athlon II Neo K325 | Athlon II M340 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.3 GHz | 2.2 GHz+69% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 1 MB |
| Process | 45 nm | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Geneva (2010) | Caspian (2009) |
| PassMark | 1,111 | 1,115 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 736 | 858+17% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 1,235 | 1,500+21% |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon II Neo K325 uses the S1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Athlon II M340 uses S1g3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-800 on the Athlon II Neo K325 versus DDR2-800 on the Athlon II M340 — the Athlon II Neo K325 supports 40% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 8 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 0 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: M880G (Athlon II Neo K325) and RS880M (Athlon II M340).
| Feature | Athlon II Neo K325 | Athlon II M340 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | S1 | S1g3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-800+50% | DDR2-800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support AMD-V virtualization. Primary use case: Athlon II Neo K325 targets Low Power, Athlon II M340 targets Laptop.
| Feature | Athlon II Neo K325 | Athlon II M340 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Low Power | Laptop |
Value Analysis
The Athlon II Neo K325 launched at $60 MSRP, while the Athlon II M340 debuted at $80. At current prices ($25 vs $15), the Athlon II M340 is $10 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon II Neo K325 delivers 44.4 pts/$ vs 74.3 pts/$ for the Athlon II M340 — making the Athlon II M340 the 50.3% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon II Neo K325 | Athlon II M340 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $60-25% | $80 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $25 | $15-40% |
| Performance per Dollar | 44.4 | 74.3+67% |
| Release Date | 2010 | 2009 |
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