Xeon L3406 vs Athlon II M340
Xeon L3406
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 Xeon L3406 is positioned at rank 969 and the Athlon II M340 is on rank 1001, so the Xeon L3406 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon L3406
Performance Per Dollar Athlon II M340
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon L3406 | Athlon II M340 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($30) | ✅ More affordable ($15) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Caspian (2009) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon L3406 | Athlon II M340 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+102%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($30) | ✅ 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 Xeon L3406 and Athlon II M340
Xeon L3406
The Xeon L3406 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.26 GHz, with boost up to 2.53 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1156. Thermal design power (TDP): 30 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1066. Passmark benchmark score: 1,104 points. Launch price was $800.
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 Xeon L3406 packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the Athlon II M340's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.53 GHz on the Xeon L3406 versus 2.2 GHz on the Athlon II M340 — a 14% clock advantage for the Xeon L3406. The Athlon II M340 is built on the Caspian (2009) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon L3406 scores 1,104 against the Athlon II M340's 1,115 — a 1% lead for the Athlon II M340.
| Feature | Xeon L3406 | Athlon II M340 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.53 GHz+15% | 2.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.26 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB Intel® Smart Cache | — |
| L2 Cache | — | 1 MB |
| Process | 32 nm-29% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | — | Caspian (2009) |
| PassMark | 1,104 | 1,115 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 858 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 1,500 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon L3406 uses the LGA1156 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Athlon II M340 uses S1g3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon L3406 | Athlon II M340 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1156 | S1g3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR2-800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 8 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 0 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon L3406) / AMD-V (Athlon II M340). Primary use case: Athlon II M340 targets Laptop.
| Feature | Xeon L3406 | Athlon II M340 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Laptop |
Value Analysis
The Xeon L3406 launched at $189 MSRP, while the Athlon II M340 debuted at $80. At current prices ($30 vs $15), the Athlon II M340 is $15 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon L3406 delivers 36.8 pts/$ vs 74.3 pts/$ for the Athlon II M340 — making the Athlon II M340 the 67.5% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon L3406 | Athlon II M340 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $189 | $80-58% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30 | $15-50% |
| Performance per Dollar | 36.8 | 74.3+102% |
| Release Date | 2010 | 2009 |
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