Athlon II Neo K345 vs A6-5350M
Athlon II Neo K345
A6-5350M
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 K345 is positioned at rank 812 and the A6-5350M is on rank 885, so the Athlon II Neo K345 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 K345
Performance Per Dollar A6-5350M
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon II Neo K345 | A6-5350M |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Champlain (2010−2011) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Richland (2013−2014) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon II Neo K345 | A6-5350M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 K345 and A6-5350M
Athlon II Neo K345
The Athlon II Neo K345 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: 1.4 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: 1,191 points. Launch price was $149.
A6-5350M
The A6-5350M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Richland (2013−2014) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FS1r2. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,199 points. Launch price was $70.
Processing Power
Both the Athlon II Neo K345 and A6-5350M share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.4 GHz on the Athlon II Neo K345 versus 3.5 GHz on the A6-5350M — a 85.7% clock advantage for the A6-5350M. The Athlon II Neo K345 uses the Champlain (2010−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the A6-5350M uses Richland (2013−2014) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon II Neo K345 scores 1,191 against the A6-5350M's 1,199 — a 0.7% lead for the A6-5350M.
| Feature | Athlon II Neo K345 | A6-5350M |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.4 GHz | 3.5 GHz+150% |
| Base Clock | — | 2.9 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 2048 kB+100% |
| Process | 45 nm | 32 nm-29% |
| Architecture | Champlain (2010−2011) | Richland (2013−2014) |
| PassMark | 1,191 | 1,199 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 323 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon II Neo K345 uses the S1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the A6-5350M uses FS1r2 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1066 memory speed. The A6-5350M supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 4 GB — 155.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 0 (Athlon II Neo K345) vs 16 (A6-5350M) — the A6-5350M offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Athlon II Neo K345 | A6-5350M |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | S1 | FS1r2 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1066 | DDR3-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 32 GB+700% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Athlon II Neo K345) / AMD-V (A6-5350M). The A6-5350M includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 8450G), while the Athlon II Neo K345 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A6-5350M targets Budget Laptop. Direct competitor: A6-5350M rivals Core i3-3110M.
| Feature | Athlon II Neo K345 | A6-5350M |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon HD 8450G |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Budget Laptop |
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