CPU·Budget

Athlon II N350

AMD

PassMark

1,045

MSRP

$100

AVG Price

$100

2009-01-01

1 MB

Champlain (2010−2011)

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Athlon II N350

2 / 2

1,045

0.0%

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Overview

The Athlon II N350 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: 2.4 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: 1,045 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 N350

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113%

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113%

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Athlon II N350

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100%

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90%

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89%

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Core i5-2450M

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88%

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#340

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FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for Athlon II N350 across popular games. Tested paired with RTX 4090 to isolate CPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Athlon II N350 specifications and capabilities.

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Processing Power

The Athlon II N350 is a 2-core / 2-thread processor based on the Champlain (2010−2011) architecture, manufactured on a 45 nm process node. It reaches a maximum boost clock of 2.4 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 1,045, 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 210, while multi-core reaches 400.

Specification	Athlon II N350
Cores / ThreadsPhysical/logical processing units	2C / 2T
Max Boost ClockPeak single-core speed under boost	2.4 GHz
ArchitectureCPU microarchitecture design	Champlain (2010−2011)
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	256 kB
Die SizePhysical silicon area of the processor	117.5 mm2
Transistor CountMore transistors = more capabilities	234 Million
Bus SpeedData bus frequency	3200 MHz
64-bit Support	Yes
Windows 11 Compatible	No
PassMark ScoreOverall multi-threaded benchmark score	1,045
Geekbench 6 SingleSingle-core performance — most relevant for gaming	210
Geekbench 6 MultiMulti-core parallel workload performance	400

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Memory & Platform

The Athlon II N350 fits into the S1 socket and supports PCIe 2.0 with 0 total PCIe lanes for expansion cards and storage. It supports DDR3 memory at speeds up to DDR3-1066 (faster RAM improves bandwidth-sensitive workloads), with a maximum capacity of 8 GB across 2 channels (dual-channel doubles bandwidth).

Specification	Athlon II N350
TypeDesktop or Laptop processor	Laptop
SeriesProduct family	AMD Athlon II
SocketMotherboard socket required	S1
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	DDR3
Max RAM SpeedMaximum officially supported memory frequency	DDR3-1066
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,SB850

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Advanced Features

The Athlon II N350 is primarily designed for Legacy Laptop. Virtualization: AMD-V — enables running virtual machines efficiently (important for development and server workloads). Its primary market competitor is the Pentium P6100.

Specification	Athlon II N350
Primary Use CaseIntended workload category	Legacy 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
Direct CompetitorMarket equivalent from rival manufacturer	Pentium P6100

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Power & Cooling

The Athlon II N350 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 Cooling.

Specification	Athlon II N350
TDPThermal Design Power — heat output under sustained workload	1 MB
Included CoolerStock cooler bundled in the box	None
Recommended CoolerSuggested aftermarket cooling solution	Laptop Cooling

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Value Analysis

At an average price of $100, the Athlon II N350 delivers 10 PassMark points per dollar. Performance ranking position: #3148 out of all indexed processors.

Specification	Athlon II N350
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price	$100
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days	$100
Launch PriceOriginal retail price at launch	$149
Performance RankPosition in overall performance ranking	#3148
Release DateLaunch date	2009-01-01
Release Year	2010
DesignerArchitecture designer (e.g. Intel, AMD)	AMD

Specifications Reference

Raw spec sheet for quick lookup. The analysis cards above explain what these fields mean in practice.

4 categories

General Information

7 specs

Type	Laptop
Series	AMD Athlon II
Designer	AMD
Launch Price	$149
Release Date	2009-01-01
Architecture Codename	Champlain (2010−2011)
Performance Ranking Position	3148

Technical Specifications

11 specs

Cores	2
Threads	2
Die Size	117.5 mm2
L1 Cache	256 kB
L2 Cache	1 MB
Bus Speed	3200 MHz
Max Frequency	2.4 GHz
64-Bit Support	+
Transistor Count	234 Million
Process Technology	45 nm
Windows 11 Compatible	-