Athlon II P340 vs Athlon 5370
Athlon II P340
Athlon 5370
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Athlon 5370
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon II P340 | Athlon 5370 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | Balanced gaming performance | Balanced gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($10) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Champlain (2010−2011) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Kabini (2013−2014) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon II P340 | Athlon 5370 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+49%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($10) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($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 P340 and Athlon 5370
Athlon II P340
The Athlon II P340 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: 2.2 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: S1g4. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,895 points. Launch price was $149.
Athlon 5370
The Athlon 5370 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Kabini (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: AM1. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,906 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Athlon II P340 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Athlon 5370 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Athlon 5370 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.2 GHz on the Athlon II P340 versus 2.2 GHz on the Athlon 5370 — identical boost frequencies. The Athlon II P340 uses the Champlain (2010−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Athlon 5370 uses Kabini (2013−2014) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon II P340 scores 1,895 against the Athlon 5370's 1,906 — a 0.6% lead for the Athlon 5370.
| Feature | Athlon II P340 | Athlon 5370 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | — | 2.2 GHz |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 2048 kB+100% |
| Process | 45 nm | 28 nm-38% |
| Architecture | Champlain (2010−2011) | Kabini (2013−2014) |
| PassMark | 1,895 | 1,906 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 247 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 636 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon II P340 uses the S1g4 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Athlon 5370 uses AM1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 1066 on the Athlon II P340 versus DDR3-1600 on the Athlon 5370 — the Athlon II P340 supports 198.9% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Athlon 5370 supports up to 16 GB of RAM compared to 8 — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Athlon II P340) vs 1 (Athlon 5370). PCIe lanes: 0 (Athlon II P340) vs 4 (Athlon 5370) — the Athlon 5370 offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: S1g4 (Athlon II P340) and AM1,A50M (Athlon 5370).
| Feature | Athlon II P340 | Athlon 5370 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | S1g4 | AM1 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 1066+35433% | DDR3-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 | 16 GB+209715100% |
| RAM Channels | 2+100% | 1 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 4 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: true (Athlon II P340) vs AMD-V (Athlon 5370). The Athlon 5370 includes integrated graphics (Radeon R3), while the Athlon II P340 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Athlon 5370 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Athlon II P340 rivals Pentium P6000.
| Feature | Athlon II P340 | Athlon 5370 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | None | Radeon R3 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | true | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
Value Analysis
The Athlon II P340 launched at $0 MSRP, while the Athlon 5370 debuted at $55. At current prices ($10 vs $15), the Athlon II P340 is $5 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon II P340 delivers 189.5 pts/$ vs 127.1 pts/$ for the Athlon 5370 — making the Athlon II P340 the 39.4% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon II P340 | Athlon 5370 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $55 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10-33% | $15 |
| Performance per Dollar | 189.5+49% | 127.1 |
| Release Date | 2010 | 2014 |
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