Athlon X2 340 vs A8-4555M
Athlon X2 340
A8-4555M
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 X2 340 is positioned at rank 462 and the A8-4555M is on rank 826, so the Athlon X2 340 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Athlon X2 340
Performance Per Dollar A8-4555M
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon X2 340 | A8-4555M |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Trinity (2012−2013) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Trinity (2012−2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon X2 340 | A8-4555M |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) | ✅ 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 X2 340 and A8-4555M
Athlon X2 340
The Athlon X2 340 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Trinity (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB (total). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,333 points. Launch price was $149.
A8-4555M
The A8-4555M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Trinity (2012−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 4 MB (total). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FP2. Thermal design power (TDP): 19 Watt. Memory support: unknown Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 1,341 points. Launch price was $90.
Processing Power
The Athlon X2 340 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the A8-4555M offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the A8-4555M has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Athlon X2 340 versus 2.4 GHz on the A8-4555M — a 40% clock advantage for the Athlon X2 340 (base: 3.2 GHz vs 1.6 GHz). Both are built on the Trinity (2012−2013) architecture using a 32 nm process. In PassMark, the Athlon X2 340 scores 1,333 against the A8-4555M's 1,341 — a 0.6% lead for the A8-4555M.
| Feature | Athlon X2 340 | A8-4555M |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 3.6 GHz+50% | 2.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz+100% | 1.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (total) | 4 MB (total)+300% |
| Process | 32 nm | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Trinity (2012−2013) | Trinity (2012−2013) |
| PassMark | 1,333 | 1,341 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 397 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 549 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon X2 340 uses the FM2 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the A8-4555M uses FP2 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1600 on the Athlon X2 340 versus 1333 on the A8-4555M — the A8-4555M supports 199.1% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Athlon X2 340 supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 16 — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: A55,A75,A85X,A88X (Athlon X2 340) and FP2 (A8-4555M).
| Feature | Athlon X2 340 | A8-4555M |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FM2 | FP2 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1600 | 1333+44333% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB+209715100% | 16 |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: AMD-V (Athlon X2 340) vs true (A8-4555M). The A8-4555M includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 7600G), while the Athlon X2 340 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Athlon X2 340 targets Desktop. Direct competitor: A8-4555M rivals Core i3-2367M.
| Feature | Athlon X2 340 | A8-4555M |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon HD 7600G |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | true |
| Target Use | Desktop | — |
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