Core 2 Duo E8435 vs Athlon II M340
Core 2 Duo E8435
Athlon II M340
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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 Core 2 Duo E8435 is positioned at rank 1152 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 Core 2 Duo E8435
Performance Per Dollar Athlon II M340
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core 2 Duo E8435 | Athlon II M340 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($74) | ✅ More affordable ($15) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Caspian (2009) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core 2 Duo E8435 | Athlon II M340 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+398%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($74) | ✅ 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 Core 2 Duo E8435 and Athlon II M340
Core 2 Duo E8435
The Core 2 Duo E8435 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2008-01-01. It is based on the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.067 GHz, with boost up to 0.07 GHz. L2 cache: 6 MB (total). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: P. Thermal design power (TDP): 44 Watt. Memory support: DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,104 points. Launch price was $249.
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 Core 2 Duo E8435 and Athlon II M340 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 0.07 GHz on the Core 2 Duo E8435 versus 2.2 GHz on the Athlon II M340 — a 187.7% clock advantage for the Athlon II M340. The Core 2 Duo E8435 uses the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Athlon II M340 uses Caspian (2009) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Core 2 Duo E8435 scores 1,104 against the Athlon II M340's 1,115 — a 1% lead for the Athlon II M340. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 257 vs 858, a 107.8% lead for the Athlon II M340 that directly translates to higher frame rates.
| Feature | Core 2 Duo E8435 | Athlon II M340 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 0.07 GHz | 2.2 GHz+3043% |
| Base Clock | 3.067 GHz | — |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB (total)+500% | 1 MB |
| Process | 45 nm | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Penryn (2008−2011) | Caspian (2009) |
| PassMark | 1,104 | 1,115 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 257 | 858+234% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 1,500 |
Memory & Platform
The Core 2 Duo E8435 uses the P socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Athlon II M340 uses S1g3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1333 on the Core 2 Duo E8435 versus DDR2-800 on the Athlon II M340 — the Core 2 Duo E8435 supports 40% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Core 2 Duo E8435 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: Socket P (Core 2 Duo E8435) and RS880M (Athlon II M340).
| Feature | Core 2 Duo E8435 | Athlon II M340 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | P | S1g3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 2.0+82% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333+50% | DDR2-800 |
| 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, VT-d (Core 2 Duo E8435) vs AMD-V (Athlon II M340). Primary use case: Athlon II M340 targets Laptop.
| Feature | Core 2 Duo E8435 | Athlon II M340 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Laptop |
Value Analysis
The Core 2 Duo E8435 launched at $150 MSRP, while the Athlon II M340 debuted at $80. At current prices ($74 vs $15), the Athlon II M340 is $59 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core 2 Duo E8435 delivers 14.9 pts/$ vs 74.3 pts/$ for the Athlon II M340 — making the Athlon II M340 the 133.1% better value option.
| Feature | Core 2 Duo E8435 | Athlon II M340 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150 | $80-47% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $74 | $15-80% |
| Performance per Dollar | 14.9 | 74.3+399% |
| Release Date | 2009 | 2009 |
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