CPU
GPU
Atom N435
E-240
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 Atom N435 is positioned at rank 646 and the E-240 is on rank 1169, so the Atom N435 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Atom N435
Performance Per Dollar E-240
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Atom N435 | E-240 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Pinetrail (2009−2011) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Zacate (2011−2013) / 40 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Atom N435 | E-240 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 Atom N435 and E-240
Atom N435
The Atom N435 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 June 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Pinetrail (2009−2011) architecture. It features 1 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.33 GHz. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA559. Thermal design power (TDP): 512 kB. Memory support: DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 335 points. Launch price was $69.
E-240
The E-240 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 January 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Zacate (2011−2013) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 1.5 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 40 nm process technology. Socket: FT1. Thermal design power (TDP): 512 kB. Memory support: DDR3 Single-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 338 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Atom N435 packs 1 cores / 2 threads, matching the E-240's 1 cores. Boost clocks reach 1.33 GHz on the Atom N435 versus 1.5 GHz on the E-240 — a 12% clock advantage for the E-240. The Atom N435 uses the Pinetrail (2009−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the E-240 uses Zacate (2011−2013) (40 nm). In PassMark, the Atom N435 scores 335 against the E-240's 338 — a 0.9% lead for the E-240.
| Feature | Atom N435 | E-240 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 2 | 1 / 1 |
| Boost Clock | 1.33 GHz | 1.5 GHz+13% |
| L3 Cache | — | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | 512 kB |
| Process | 45 nm | 40 nm-11% |
| Architecture | Pinetrail (2009−2011) | Zacate (2011−2013) |
| PassMark | 335 | 338 |
Memory & Platform
The Atom N435 uses the FCBGA559 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the E-240 uses FT1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Atom N435 | E-240 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA559 | FT1 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-800 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 2 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 1 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | — |
Advanced Features
The Atom N435 includes integrated graphics (Intel GMA 3150), while the E-240 requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Atom N435 | E-240 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Intel GMA 3150 | — |
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