Celeron N3350 vs Athlon II M340
Celeron N3350
Athlon II M340
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 N3350 is positioned at rank 1068 and the Athlon II M340 is on rank 1001, so the Athlon II M340 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron N3350
Performance Per Dollar Athlon II M340
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron N3350 | Athlon II M340 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($107) | ✅ More affordable ($15) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Apollo Lake (2014−2016) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Caspian (2009) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron N3350 | Athlon II M340 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+615%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($107) | ✅ More affordable ($15) |
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 N3350 and Athlon II M340
Celeron N3350
The Celeron N3350 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 August 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Apollo Lake (2014−2016) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1296. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 1,112 points. Launch price was $24.
Athlon II M340
The Athlon II M340 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Caspian (2009) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2.2 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: S1g3. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Memory support: DDR2. Passmark benchmark score: 1,115 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
Both the Celeron N3350 and Athlon II M340 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the Celeron N3350 versus 2.2 GHz on the Athlon II M340 — a 8.7% clock advantage for the Celeron N3350. The Celeron N3350 uses the Apollo Lake (2014−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Athlon II M340 uses Caspian (2009) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron N3350 scores 1,112 against the Athlon II M340's 1,115 — a 0.3% lead for the Athlon II M340. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 250 vs 858, a 109.7% lead for the Athlon II M340 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 450 vs 1,500 (107.7% advantage for the Athlon II M340).
| Feature | Celeron N3350 | Athlon II M340 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.4 GHz+9% | 2.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.1 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | — |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 1 MB |
| Process | 14 nm-69% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Apollo Lake (2014−2016) | Caspian (2009) |
| PassMark | 1,112 | 1,115 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 250 | 858+243% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 450 | 1,500+233% |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron N3350 uses the FCBGA1296 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Athlon II M340 uses S1g3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches LPDDR4-2400 on the Celeron N3350 versus DDR2-800 on the Athlon II M340 — the Celeron N3350 supports 66.7% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 8 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 6 (Celeron N3350) vs 0 (Athlon II M340) — the Celeron N3350 offers 6 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SoC (Celeron N3350) and RS880M (Athlon II M340).
| Feature | Celeron N3350 | Athlon II M340 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1296 | S1g3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | LPDDR4-2400+100% | DDR2-800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 6 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Celeron N3350) vs AMD-V (Athlon II M340). The Celeron N3350 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 500), while the Athlon II M340 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron N3350 targets Entry Level Laptop/NUC, Athlon II M340 targets Laptop. Direct competitor: Celeron N3350 rivals AMD A4-9120.
| Feature | Celeron N3350 | Athlon II M340 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics 500 | — |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Entry Level Laptop/NUC | Laptop |
Value Analysis
The Celeron N3350 launched at $107 MSRP, while the Athlon II M340 debuted at $80.
| Feature | Celeron N3350 | Athlon II M340 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $107 | $80-25% |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $15 |
| Release Date | 2016 | 2009 |
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