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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. The Athlon II M340 is positioned at rank #1001 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. 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

#989

Atom x5-Z8300

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2105%

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Atom Z3735G

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2074%

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Core i5-480M

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1904%

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Core i5-460M

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1895%

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Core i5-2540M

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1878%

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Core i5-450M

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1813%

#996

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1739%

#997

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1736%

#998

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1689%

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Athlon II M340

MSRP: $80|Avg: $15

100%

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Pentium P6000

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98%

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Core i7-3630QM

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97%

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Core i7-3610QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

97%

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Core i3-1115GRE

MSRP: $338|Avg: $480

97%

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Pentium A1020

MSRP: $86|Avg: $86

97%

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Core i7-4702MQ

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97%

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Pentium N4200

MSRP: $161|Avg: $30.89

96%

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Pentium J2900

MSRP: $94|Avg: $20

96%

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Celeron T1700

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95%

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Celeron T3500

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95%

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A12-9720P

MSRP: $200|Avg: $25

94%

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. It currently holds Rank #1001 in the overall cost-benefit ranking — this ranking factors in performance-per-dollar relative to all available processors. 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
Cost-Benefit RankPosition in overall value ranking	#1001
Performance RankPosition in overall performance ranking	#3174
Release DateLaunch date	2009-01-01
Release Year	2009
DesignerArchitecture designer (e.g. Intel, AMD)	AMD