Athlon II P340 vs Core i7-2637M
Athlon II P340
Core i7-2637M
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-2637M
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon II P340 | Core i7-2637M |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($10) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($289) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Champlain (2010−2011) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon II P340 | Core i7-2637M |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+2799%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($10) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($289) |
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 Core i7-2637M
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.
Core i7-2637M
The Core i7-2637M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.7 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333. Passmark benchmark score: 1,889 points. Launch price was $289.
Processing Power
The Athlon II P340 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core i7-2637M's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.2 GHz on the Athlon II P340 versus 2.8 GHz on the Core i7-2637M — a 24% clock advantage for the Core i7-2637M. The Athlon II P340 uses the Champlain (2010−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Core i7-2637M uses Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon II P340 scores 1,895 against the Core i7-2637M's 1,889 — a 0.3% lead for the Athlon II P340.
| Feature | Athlon II P340 | Core i7-2637M |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.8 GHz+27% |
| Base Clock | — | 1.7 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 4 MB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 512 kB |
| Process | 45 nm | 32 nm-29% |
| Architecture | Champlain (2010−2011) | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) |
| PassMark | 1,895 | 1,889 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 350 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 628 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon II P340 uses the S1g4 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i7-2637M uses BGA1023 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 1066 on the Athlon II P340 versus 1333 on the Core i7-2637M — the Core i7-2637M supports 22.3% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 8 of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 0 (Athlon II P340) vs 16 (Core i7-2637M) — the Core i7-2637M offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: S1g4 (Athlon II P340) and HM65,HM67,QM67 (Core i7-2637M).
| Feature | Athlon II P340 | Core i7-2637M |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | S1g4 | BGA1023 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 1066 | 1333+25% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 | 8 |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support true virtualization. The Core i7-2637M includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 3000), while the Athlon II P340 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Athlon II P340 rivals Pentium P6000.
| Feature | Athlon II P340 | Core i7-2637M |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | None | Intel HD Graphics 3000 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | true | true |
Value Analysis
The Athlon II P340 launched at $0 MSRP, while the Core i7-2637M debuted at $289.
| Feature | Athlon II P340 | Core i7-2637M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $289 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10 | — |
| Release Date | 2010 | 2011 |
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