E-350 vs Athlon II X2 270u
E-350
Athlon II X2 270u
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 E-350 is positioned at rank 854 and the Athlon II X2 270u is on rank 897, so the E-350 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar E-350
Performance Per Dollar Athlon II X2 270u
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | E-350 | Athlon II X2 270u |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) | ✅ More affordable ($10) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Zacate (2011−2013) / 40 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Regor (2009−2013) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | E-350 | Athlon II X2 270u |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+49%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) | ✅ More affordable ($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 E-350 and Athlon II X2 270u
E-350
The E-350 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 January 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Zacate (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.6 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 40 nm process technology. Socket: FT1. Thermal design power (TDP): 18 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,049 points. Launch price was $69.
Athlon II X2 270u
The Athlon II X2 270u is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 21 September 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Regor (2009−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Memory support: DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,045 points. Launch price was $68.
Processing Power
Both the E-350 and Athlon II X2 270u share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.6 GHz on the E-350 versus 2 GHz on the Athlon II X2 270u — a 22.2% clock advantage for the Athlon II X2 270u. The E-350 uses the Zacate (2011−2013) architecture (40 nm), while the Athlon II X2 270u uses Regor (2009−2013) (45 nm). In PassMark, the E-350 scores 1,049 against the Athlon II X2 270u's 1,045 — a 0.4% lead for the E-350. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | E-350 | Athlon II X2 270u |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.6 GHz | 2 GHz+25% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 1 MB+100% |
| Process | 40 nm-11% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Zacate (2011−2013) | Regor (2009−2013) |
| PassMark | 1,049 | 1,045 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 531 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 300 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 550 |
Memory & Platform
The E-350 uses the FT1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Athlon II X2 270u uses AM3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | E-350 | Athlon II X2 270u |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FT1 | AM3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (E-350) / AMD-V (Athlon II X2 270u). Primary use case: Athlon II X2 270u targets Office/Budget Desktop. Direct competitor: Athlon II X2 270u rivals Pentium E5700.
| Feature | E-350 | Athlon II X2 270u |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| IGPU Model | — | None |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Office/Budget Desktop |
Value Analysis
The E-350 launched at $50 MSRP, while the Athlon II X2 270u debuted at $68. At current prices ($15 vs $10), the Athlon II X2 270u is $5 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the E-350 delivers 69.9 pts/$ vs 104.5 pts/$ for the Athlon II X2 270u — making the Athlon II X2 270u the 39.6% better value option.
| Feature | E-350 | Athlon II X2 270u |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50-26% | $68 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | $10-33% |
| Performance per Dollar | 69.9 | 104.5+49% |
| Release Date | 2011 | 2010 |
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