E2-3800 vs Athlon II M340
E2-3800
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 E2-3800 is positioned at rank 1047 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 E2-3800
Performance Per Dollar Athlon II M340
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | E2-3800 | Athlon II M340 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) | ✅ More affordable ($15) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Kabini (2013−2014) / 28 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Caspian (2009) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | E2-3800 | Athlon II M340 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+31%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) | ✅ 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 E2-3800 and Athlon II M340
E2-3800
The E2-3800 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Kabini (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Max frequency: 1.3 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FT3. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,136 points. Launch price was $50.
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
The E2-3800 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Athlon II M340 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the E2-3800 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.3 GHz on the E2-3800 versus 2.2 GHz on the Athlon II M340 — a 51.4% clock advantage for the Athlon II M340. The E2-3800 uses the Kabini (2013−2014) architecture (28 nm), while the Athlon II M340 uses Caspian (2009) (45 nm). In PassMark, the E2-3800 scores 1,136 against the Athlon II M340's 1,115 — a 1.9% lead for the E2-3800. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 136 vs 858, a 145.3% lead for the Athlon II M340 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 389 vs 1,500 (117.6% advantage for the Athlon II M340).
| Feature | E2-3800 | Athlon II M340 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.3 GHz | 2.2 GHz+69% |
| L2 Cache | 2048 kB+100% | 1 MB |
| Process | 28 nm-38% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Kabini (2013−2014) | Caspian (2009) |
| PassMark | 1,136+2% | 1,115 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 136 | 858+531% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 389 | 1,500+286% |
Memory & Platform
The E2-3800 uses the FT3 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Athlon II M340 uses S1g3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1600 on the E2-3800 versus DDR2-800 on the Athlon II M340 — the E2-3800 supports 40% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The E2-3800 supports up to 16 GB of RAM compared to 8 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 1 (E2-3800) vs 2 (Athlon II M340). PCIe lanes: 4 (E2-3800) vs 0 (Athlon II M340) — the E2-3800 offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SoC (E2-3800) and RS880M (Athlon II M340).
| Feature | E2-3800 | Athlon II M340 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FT3 | S1g3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1600+50% | DDR2-800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| RAM Channels | 1 | 2+100% |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 4 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization support: Yes (E2-3800) vs AMD-V (Athlon II M340). The E2-3800 includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 8280), while the Athlon II M340 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Athlon II M340 targets Laptop.
| Feature | E2-3800 | Athlon II M340 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Radeon HD 8280 | — |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | Yes | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Laptop |
Value Analysis
The E2-3800 launched at $100 MSRP, while the Athlon II M340 debuted at $80. At current prices ($20 vs $15), the Athlon II M340 is $5 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the E2-3800 delivers 56.8 pts/$ vs 74.3 pts/$ for the Athlon II M340 — making the Athlon II M340 the 26.7% better value option.
| Feature | E2-3800 | Athlon II M340 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100 | $80-20% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20 | $15-25% |
| Performance per Dollar | 56.8 | 74.3+31% |
| Release Date | 2013 | 2009 |
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