E2-9010 vs Athlon II N370

E2-9010

2 Cores2 Thrd1 WWMax: 2.2 GHz2016

Athlon II N370

2 Cores2 Thrd1 WWMax: 2.5 GHz2010

Performance Spectrum - CPU

E2-9010

2 / 2

1,073

0.0%

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Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Athlon II N370

2 / 2

1,085

+1.1%

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Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

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 E2-9010 is positioned at rank 926 and the Athlon II N370 is on rank 923, so the Athlon II N370 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar E2-9010

#914

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1641%

#915

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1617%

#916

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1484%

#917

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1478%

#918

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1464%

#920

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1414%

#921

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1356%

#922

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1353%

#923

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1317%

#926

E2-9010

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#928

A8-6410

MSRP: $100|Avg: $40

99%

#933

Athlon X2 L310

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

98%

#939

FX-7600P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

95%

#940

Athlon II M300

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Athlon II N370

#911

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1623%

#912

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1599%

#913

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1468%

#914

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1461%

#915

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1448%

#917

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1398%

#918

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1341%

#919

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1338%

#920

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1303%

#923

Athlon II N370

MSRP: $60|Avg: $10

100%

#928

A8-6410

MSRP: $100|Avg: $40

98%

#933

Athlon X2 L310

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The E2-9010 (2016) utilizes 28 nm technology and DDR4-1866, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	E2-9010	Athlon II N370
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($10)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) / 28 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Champlain (2010−2011) / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Athlon II N370 (2010) relies on 45 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	E2-9010	Athlon II N370
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($10)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

E2-9010 Benchmark Check

Athlon II N370 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of E2-9010 and Athlon II N370

E2-9010

The E2-9010 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP4. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Memory support: DDR4-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 1,073 points. Launch price was $50.

Athlon II N370

The Athlon II N370 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: 2.5 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: 1,085 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

Both the E2-9010 and Athlon II N370 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.2 GHz on the E2-9010 versus 2.5 GHz on the Athlon II N370 — a 12.8% clock advantage for the Athlon II N370. The E2-9010 uses the Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) architecture (28 nm), while the Athlon II N370 uses Champlain (2010−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the E2-9010 scores 1,073 against the Athlon II N370's 1,085 — a 1.1% lead for the Athlon II N370.

Feature	E2-9010	Athlon II N370
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	2.2 GHz	2.5 GHz+14%
Base Clock	2 GHz	—
L2 Cache	2048 kB+100%	1 MB
Process	28 nm-38%	45 nm
Architecture	Stoney Ridge (2016−2019)	Champlain (2010−2011)
PassMark	1,073	1,085+1%
Geekbench 6 Single	—	220
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	420

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Memory & Platform

The E2-9010 uses the FP4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Athlon II N370 uses S1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	E2-9010	Athlon II N370
Socket	FP4	S1
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+50%	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3-1066
Max RAM Capacity	—	8 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	0

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (E2-9010) / AMD-V (Athlon II N370). Primary use case: Athlon II N370 targets Legacy Laptop. Direct competitor: Athlon II N370 rivals Pentium P6100.