Core i5-2515E vs Athlon II P340
Core i5-2515E
Athlon II P340
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-2515E | Athlon II P340 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Champlain (2010−2011) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-2515E | Athlon II P340 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ 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 Core i5-2515E and Athlon II P340
Core i5-2515E
The Core i5-2515E is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 February 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 2.5 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,882 points. Launch price was $266.
Athlon II P340
The Athlon II P340 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: 2.2 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: S1g4. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,895 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Core i5-2515E packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the Athlon II P340's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.5 GHz on the Core i5-2515E versus 2.2 GHz on the Athlon II P340 — a 12.8% clock advantage for the Core i5-2515E. The Core i5-2515E uses the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Athlon II P340 uses Champlain (2010−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-2515E scores 1,882 against the Athlon II P340's 1,895 — a 0.7% lead for the Athlon II P340.
| Feature | Core i5-2515E | Athlon II P340 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.5 GHz+14% | 2.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.5 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB (total) | — |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 1 MB+300% |
| Process | 32 nm-29% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) | Champlain (2010−2011) |
| PassMark | 1,882 | 1,895 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 530 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-2515E uses the BGA1023 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Athlon II P340 uses S1g4 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1333 on the Core i5-2515E versus 1066 on the Athlon II P340 — the Athlon II P340 supports 198.9% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Core i5-2515E supports up to 16 GB of RAM compared to 8 — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Core i5-2515E) vs 0 (Athlon II P340) — the Core i5-2515E offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: HM65,QM67 (Core i5-2515E) and S1g4 (Athlon II P340).
| Feature | Core i5-2515E | Athlon II P340 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA1023 | S1g4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | 1066+35433% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB+209715100% | 8 |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-2515E) vs true (Athlon II P340). The Core i5-2515E includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 3000), while the Athlon II P340 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-2515E targets Embedded. Direct competitor: Core i5-2515E rivals Embedded R-Series; Athlon II P340 rivals Pentium P6000.
| Feature | Core i5-2515E | Athlon II P340 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics 3000 | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | true |
| Target Use | Embedded | — |
Value Analysis
The Core i5-2515E launched at $0 MSRP, while the Athlon II P340 debuted at $0. At current prices ($0 vs $10), the Core i5-2515E is $10 cheaper.
| Feature | Core i5-2515E | Athlon II P340 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0 | $0 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $0-100% | $10 |
| Performance per Dollar | — | 189.5 |
| Release Date | 2011 | 2010 |
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