Celeron N3350 vs Athlon II Neo K325
Celeron N3350
Athlon II Neo K325
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 Neo K325 is on rank 912, so the Athlon II Neo K325 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 Neo K325
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron N3350 | Athlon II Neo K325 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($107) | ✅ More affordable ($25) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Apollo Lake (2014−2016) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Geneva (2010) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron N3350 | Athlon II Neo K325 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+328%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($107) | ✅ More affordable ($25) |
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 Neo K325
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 Neo K325
The Athlon II Neo K325 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Geneva (2010) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.3 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: 1,111 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
Both the Celeron N3350 and Athlon II Neo K325 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the Celeron N3350 versus 1.3 GHz on the Athlon II Neo K325 — a 59.5% clock advantage for the Celeron N3350. The Celeron N3350 uses the Apollo Lake (2014−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Athlon II Neo K325 uses Geneva (2010) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron N3350 scores 1,112 against the Athlon II Neo K325's 1,111 — a 0.1% lead for the Celeron N3350. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 250 vs 736, a 98.6% lead for the Athlon II Neo K325 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 450 vs 1,235 (93.2% advantage for the Athlon II Neo K325).
| Feature | Celeron N3350 | Athlon II Neo K325 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.4 GHz+85% | 1.3 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) | Geneva (2010) |
| PassMark | 1,112 | 1,111 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 250 | 736+194% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 450 | 1,235+174% |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron N3350 uses the FCBGA1296 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Athlon II Neo K325 uses S1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches LPDDR4-2400 on the Celeron N3350 versus DDR3-800 on the Athlon II Neo K325 — the Celeron N3350 supports 28.6% 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 Neo K325) — the Celeron N3350 offers 6 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SoC (Celeron N3350) and M880G (Athlon II Neo K325).
| Feature | Celeron N3350 | Athlon II Neo K325 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1296 | S1 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | LPDDR4-2400+33% | DDR3-800 |
| 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 Neo K325). The Celeron N3350 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 500), while the Athlon II Neo K325 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron N3350 targets Entry Level Laptop/NUC, Athlon II Neo K325 targets Low Power. Direct competitor: Celeron N3350 rivals AMD A4-9120.
| Feature | Celeron N3350 | Athlon II Neo K325 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Low Power |
Value Analysis
The Celeron N3350 launched at $107 MSRP, while the Athlon II Neo K325 debuted at $60.
| Feature | Celeron N3350 | Athlon II Neo K325 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $107 | $60-44% |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $25 |
| Release Date | 2016 | 2010 |
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