CPU·Budget

Athlon II M340

AMD

PassMark

1,115

MSRP

$80

AVG Price

$15

2009-01-01

1 MB

Caspian (2009)

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Athlon II M340

2 / 2

1,115

0.0%

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Overview

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.

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.

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

Performance Per Dollar Athlon II M340

#109

Ryzen 9 9955HX3D

MSRP: $749|Avg: N/A

111%

#110

Core M-5Y10

MSRP: $281|Avg: $20

111%

#111

A8-8600P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

110%

#112

Celeron 540

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

110%

#113

Core i5-1240P

MSRP: $309|Avg: $200

109%

#114

Core i3-8145UE

MSRP: $281|Avg: $50

108%

#115

Pentium A1018

MSRP: $132|Avg: $15

107%

#116

Ryzen 5 PRO 5675U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $180

106%

#117

Athlon 64 X2 TK-42

MSRP: $60|Avg: $10

104%

#118

A8 Pro-7150B

MSRP: $150|Avg: $20

104%

#119

A6 Micro-6500T

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

103%

#120

Ryzen AI 9 365

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

102%

#121

Core i5-1350P

MSRP: $320|Avg: $250

101%

#122

Pentium T2370

MSRP: $86|Avg: $10

100%

#123

Pentium 987

MSRP: $134|Avg: $20

100%

#124

Athlon II M340

MSRP: $80|Avg: $15

100%

#125

C-60

MSRP: $50|Avg: $20

100%

#126

Athlon X2 QL-65

MSRP: $150|Avg: $22

100%

#127

FX-9830P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

99%

#128

Ryzen AI Max PRO 390

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

97%

#129

Celeron B730

MSRP: $70|Avg: $10

96%

#130

Core i7-1370P

MSRP: $438|Avg: $280

96%

#131

Celeron B840

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

96%

#132

Celeron 857

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

95%

#133

Celeron 1020E

MSRP: $86|Avg: $20

95%

#134

E-350

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

94%

#135

Pentium N4200

MSRP: $161|Avg: $30.89

94%

#136

Core i7-11700B

MSRP: $323|Avg: $311

93%

#137

Core i7-4860EQ

MSRP: $434|Avg: $80

93%

#138

Core i9-13980HX

MSRP: $668|Avg: N/A

93%

#139

Core i7-3517UE

MSRP: $330|Avg: $35

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for Athlon II M340 across popular games. Tested paired with RTX 4090 to isolate CPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Athlon II M340 specifications and capabilities.

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Processing Power

The Athlon II M340 is a 2-core / 2-thread processor based on the Caspian (2009) architecture, manufactured on a 45 nm process node. It reaches a maximum boost clock of 2.2 GHz— higher boost clocks directly translate to better single-threaded performance and responsiveness in gaming. In the PassMark benchmark (a comprehensive multi-threaded test), it scores 1,115, placing it in the Entry Level performance tier as a Legacy generation product. Geekbench 6 single-core (the most relevant metric for gaming FPS) records 858, while multi-core reaches 1,500.

Specification	Athlon II M340
Cores / ThreadsPhysical/logical processing units	2C / 2T
Max Boost ClockPeak single-core speed under boost	2.2 GHz
ArchitectureCPU microarchitecture design	Caspian (2009)
Process NodeFabrication technology — smaller = more efficient	45 nm
L2 CachePer-core fast cache for frequently accessed data	1 MB
L1 CacheUltra-fast per-core cache	128 kB
Bus SpeedData bus frequency	3200 MHz
64-bit Support	Yes
Windows 11 Compatible	No
PassMark ScoreOverall multi-threaded benchmark score	1,115
Geekbench 6 SingleSingle-core performance — most relevant for gaming	858
Geekbench 6 MultiMulti-core parallel workload performance	1,500

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Memory & Platform

The Athlon II M340 fits into the S1g3 socket and supports PCIe 2.0 with 0 total PCIe lanes for expansion cards and storage. It supports DDR2 memory at speeds up to DDR2-800 (faster RAM improves bandwidth-sensitive workloads), with a maximum capacity of 8 GB across 2 channels (dual-channel doubles bandwidth).

Specification	Athlon II M340
TypeDesktop or Laptop processor	Laptop
SeriesProduct family	AMD Athlon II
SocketMotherboard socket required	S1g3
PCIe GenerationPeripheral interconnect speed — affects GPU and SSD bandwidth	PCIe 2.0
PCIe LanesTotal available lanes for GPUs, NVMe drives, and expansion	0
RAM TypeSupported memory standard	DDR2
Max RAM SpeedMaximum officially supported memory frequency	DDR2-800
Max RAM CapacityMaximum installable memory	8 GB
RAM ChannelsDual-channel doubles bandwidth vs single-channel	2
ECC SupportError-Correcting Code memory — prevents data corruption	No
Integrated GPUBuilt-in graphics processor	No
Compatible ChipsetsMotherboard chipsets that support this CPU	RS880M

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Advanced Features

The Athlon II M340 is primarily designed for Laptop. Virtualization: AMD-V — enables running virtual machines efficiently (important for development and server workloads).

Specification	Athlon II M340
Primary Use CaseIntended workload category	Laptop
OverclockingWhether CPU clock can be manually increased	🔒 Locked
AVX-512Advanced vector instructions for AI/ML workloads	❌ Not Supported
VirtualizationHardware-assisted virtualization technology	AMD-V

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Power & Cooling

The Athlon II M340 has a rated TDP (Thermal Design Power) of 1 MB — this indicates the amount of heat generated under sustained load and determines what cooling solution is needed. No stock cooler is included — you will need to purchase an aftermarket cooler separately. Recommended cooling: Laptop Specific.

Specification	Athlon II M340
TDPThermal Design Power — heat output under sustained workload	1 MB
Included CoolerStock cooler bundled in the box	No
Recommended CoolerSuggested aftermarket cooling solution	Laptop Specific

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Value Analysis

At an average price of $15 (MSRP: $80), the Athlon II M340 delivers 74 PassMark points per dollar. Performance ranking position: #3174 out of all indexed processors.

Specification	Athlon II M340
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price	$80
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days	$15
Launch PriceOriginal retail price at launch	$149
Performance RankPosition in overall performance ranking	#3174
Release DateLaunch date	2009-01-01
Release Year	2009
DesignerArchitecture designer (e.g. Intel, AMD)	AMD