Athlon II Neo K345 vs Pentium E6600
Athlon II Neo K345
Pentium E6600
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 Pentium E6600 is on rank 912, 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 Pentium E6600
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon II Neo K345 | Pentium E6600 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($10) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Champlain (2010−2011) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Wolfdale (2008−2010) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon II Neo K345 | Pentium E6600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+399%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($10) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) |
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 Pentium E6600
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.
Pentium E6600
The Pentium E6600 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 17 January 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Wolfdale (2008−2010) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.06 GHz, with boost up to 0.07 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB (total). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,194 points. Launch price was $16.
Processing Power
Both the Athlon II Neo K345 and Pentium E6600 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.4 GHz on the Athlon II Neo K345 versus 0.07 GHz on the Pentium E6600 — a 181% clock advantage for the Athlon II Neo K345. The Athlon II Neo K345 uses the Champlain (2010−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Pentium E6600 uses Wolfdale (2008−2010) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon II Neo K345 scores 1,191 against the Pentium E6600's 1,194 — a 0.3% lead for the Pentium E6600.
| Feature | Athlon II Neo K345 | Pentium E6600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.4 GHz+1900% | 0.07 GHz |
| Base Clock | — | 3.06 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 2 MB (total)+100% |
| Process | 45 nm | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Champlain (2010−2011) | Wolfdale (2008−2010) |
| PassMark | 1,191 | 1,194 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon II Neo K345 uses the S1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium E6600 uses LGA775 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Athlon II Neo K345 | Pentium E6600 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | S1 | LGA775 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0+82% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1066 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | — |
Value Analysis
The Athlon II Neo K345 launched at $50 MSRP, while the Pentium E6600 debuted at $84. At current prices ($10 vs $50), the Athlon II Neo K345 is $40 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon II Neo K345 delivers 119.1 pts/$ vs 23.9 pts/$ for the Pentium E6600 — making the Athlon II Neo K345 the 133.2% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon II Neo K345 | Pentium E6600 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50-40% | $84 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10-80% | $50 |
| Performance per Dollar | 119.1+398% | 23.9 |
| Release Date | 2010 | 2010 |
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