Athlon II P340 vs Pentium Dual Core T2410
Athlon II P340
Pentium Dual Core T2410
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Pentium Dual Core T2410
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon II P340 | Pentium Dual Core T2410 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($10) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($100) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Champlain (2010−2011) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon II P340 | Pentium Dual Core T2410 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+899%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($10) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($100) |
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 Pentium Dual Core T2410
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.
Pentium Dual Core T2410
The Pentium Dual Core T2410 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: P. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,896 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
Both the Athlon II P340 and Pentium Dual Core T2410 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.2 GHz on the Athlon II P340 versus 2 GHz on the Pentium Dual Core T2410 — a 9.5% clock advantage for the Athlon II P340. The Athlon II P340 uses the Champlain (2010−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Pentium Dual Core T2410 uses NetBurst (2000−2006) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon II P340 scores 1,895 against the Pentium Dual Core T2410's 1,896 — a 0.1% lead for the Pentium Dual Core T2410.
| Feature | Athlon II P340 | Pentium Dual Core T2410 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.2 GHz+10% | 2 GHz |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 1 MB |
| Process | 45 nm-31% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Champlain (2010−2011) | NetBurst (2000−2006) |
| PassMark | 1,895 | 1,896 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon II P340 uses the S1g4 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium Dual Core T2410 uses P (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 1066 on the Athlon II P340 versus 667 on the Pentium Dual Core T2410 — the Athlon II P340 supports 46% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Athlon II P340 supports up to 8 of RAM compared to 4 — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Chipset compatibility: S1g4 (Athlon II P340) and Socket P (Pentium Dual Core T2410).
| Feature | Athlon II P340 | Pentium Dual Core T2410 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | S1g4 | P |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0+82% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | 1066+60% | 667 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8+100% | 4 |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization support: true (Athlon II P340) vs false (Pentium Dual Core T2410). Direct competitor: Athlon II P340 rivals Pentium P6000.
| Feature | Athlon II P340 | Pentium Dual Core T2410 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | true | false |
Value Analysis
The Athlon II P340 launched at $0 MSRP, while the Pentium Dual Core T2410 debuted at $100. At current prices ($10 vs $100), the Athlon II P340 is $90 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon II P340 delivers 189.5 pts/$ vs 19.0 pts/$ for the Pentium Dual Core T2410 — making the Athlon II P340 the 163.6% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon II P340 | Pentium Dual Core T2410 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $100 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10-90% | $100 |
| Performance per Dollar | 189.5+897% | 19.0 |
| Release Date | 2010 | 2008 |
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