Athlon X2 340 vs Core 2 Duo U7700
Athlon X2 340
Core 2 Duo U7700
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 Core 2 Duo U7700 is on rank 1203, 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 Core 2 Duo U7700
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon X2 340 | Core 2 Duo U7700 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) | ✅ More affordable ($10) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Trinity (2012−2013) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Merom-2048 (2006−2008) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon X2 340 | Core 2 Duo U7700 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+50%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) | ✅ More affordable ($10) |
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 Core 2 Duo U7700
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.
Core 2 Duo U7700
The Core 2 Duo U7700 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2008-01-01. It is based on the Merom-2048 (2006−2008) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.33 GHz, with boost up to 1.33 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: P. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,335 points. Launch price was $249.
Processing Power
Both the Athlon X2 340 and Core 2 Duo U7700 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Athlon X2 340 versus 1.33 GHz on the Core 2 Duo U7700 — a 92.1% clock advantage for the Athlon X2 340 (base: 3.2 GHz vs 1.33 GHz). The Athlon X2 340 uses the Trinity (2012−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Core 2 Duo U7700 uses Merom-2048 (2006−2008) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon X2 340 scores 1,333 against the Core 2 Duo U7700's 1,335 — a 0.1% lead for the Core 2 Duo U7700.
| Feature | Athlon X2 340 | Core 2 Duo U7700 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 3.6 GHz+171% | 1.33 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz+141% | 1.33 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (total) | 2 MB+100% |
| Process | 32 nm-51% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Trinity (2012−2013) | Merom-2048 (2006−2008) |
| PassMark | 1,333 | 1,335 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 397 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 549 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon X2 340 uses the FM2 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core 2 Duo U7700 uses P (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Athlon X2 340 | Core 2 Duo U7700 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FM2 | P |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0+82% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1600 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (Athlon X2 340) / not specified (Core 2 Duo U7700). Primary use case: Athlon X2 340 targets Desktop.
| Feature | Athlon X2 340 | Core 2 Duo U7700 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Desktop | — |
Value Analysis
The Athlon X2 340 launched at $30 MSRP, while the Core 2 Duo U7700 debuted at $262. At current prices ($15 vs $10), the Core 2 Duo U7700 is $5 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon X2 340 delivers 88.9 pts/$ vs 133.5 pts/$ for the Core 2 Duo U7700 — making the Core 2 Duo U7700 the 40.1% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon X2 340 | Core 2 Duo U7700 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $30-89% | $262 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | $10-33% |
| Performance per Dollar | 88.9 | 133.5+50% |
| Release Date | 2012 | 2006 |
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