CPU
GPU
Celeron E3200
Athlon II N370
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 Celeron E3200 is positioned at rank 683 and the Athlon II N370 is on rank 923, so the Celeron E3200 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron E3200
Performance Per Dollar Athlon II N370
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron E3200 | Athlon II N370 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($5) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Wolfdale (2008−2010) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Champlain (2010−2011) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron E3200 | Athlon II N370 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+101%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($5) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($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 Celeron E3200 and Athlon II N370
Celeron E3200
The Celeron E3200 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 August 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Wolfdale (2008−2010) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (total). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,090 points. Launch price was $52.
Athlon II N370
The Athlon II N370 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: 2.5 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: S1. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,085 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
Both the Celeron E3200 and Athlon II N370 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the Celeron E3200 versus 2.5 GHz on the Athlon II N370 — a 4.1% clock advantage for the Athlon II N370. The Celeron E3200 uses the Wolfdale (2008−2010) architecture (45 nm), while the Athlon II N370 uses Champlain (2010−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron E3200 scores 1,090 against the Athlon II N370's 1,085 — a 0.5% lead for the Celeron E3200. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 340 vs 220, a 42.9% lead for the Celeron E3200 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 610 vs 420 (36.9% advantage for the Celeron E3200).
| Feature | Celeron E3200 | Athlon II N370 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.5 GHz+4% |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | — |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (total) | 1 MB |
| Process | 45 nm | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Wolfdale (2008−2010) | Champlain (2010−2011) |
| PassMark | 1,090 | 1,085 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 340+55% | 220 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 610+45% | 420 |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron E3200 uses the LGA775 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Athlon II N370 uses S1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR2-800 on the Celeron E3200 versus DDR3-1066 on the Athlon II N370 — the Athlon II N370 supports 40% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Celeron E3200 supports up to 16 GB of RAM compared to 8 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 0 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: G31,G41,P45 (Celeron E3200) and RS880M,SB850 (Athlon II N370).
| Feature | Celeron E3200 | Athlon II N370 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA775 | S1 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 2.0+82% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR2-800 | DDR3-1066+50% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x (Celeron E3200) vs AMD-V (Athlon II N370). Primary use case: Celeron E3200 targets Budget, Athlon II N370 targets Legacy Laptop. Direct competitor: Celeron E3200 rivals Pentium E5200; Athlon II N370 rivals Pentium P6100.
| Feature | Celeron E3200 | Athlon II N370 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Budget | Legacy Laptop |
Value Analysis
The Celeron E3200 launched at $43 MSRP, while the Athlon II N370 debuted at $60. At current prices ($5 vs $10), the Celeron E3200 is $5 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron E3200 delivers 218.0 pts/$ vs 108.5 pts/$ for the Athlon II N370 — making the Celeron E3200 the 67.1% better value option.
| Feature | Celeron E3200 | Athlon II N370 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $43-28% | $60 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $5-50% | $10 |
| Performance per Dollar | 218.0+101% | 108.5 |
| Release Date | 2009 | 2010 |
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