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Overview

The Athlon II P320 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: 2.1 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: S1g4. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,776 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 P320

#51

Core 2 Quad Q9100

MSRP: $14|Avg: $14

109%

#52

FX-7500

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

108%

#53

Pentium SU2700

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

107%

#54

Celeron M P4600

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

106%

#55

Celeron 887

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

106%

#56

Ryzen 5 220

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

106%

#57

Athlon 64 TF-20

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

105%

#58

Athlon Neo X2 L325

MSRP: $100|Avg: $5

104%

#59

Pentium 997

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

103%

#60

A6 Pro-7050B

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

102%

#61

Core 2 Duo T7100

MSRP: $197|Avg: $15

102%

#62

Core i5-3610ME

MSRP: $276|Avg: $22

102%

#63

Celeron Dual-Core T3000

MSRP: $80|Avg: $15

101%

#64

Athlon II M320

MSRP: $75|Avg: $15

101%

#65

Athlon II Neo K345

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

101%

#66

Athlon II P320

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

100%

#67

Celeron U3400

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

97%

#68

Pentium Dual Core T4200

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

97%

#69

Pentium 977

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

97%

#70

Pentium N3520

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

97%

#71

Core 2 Duo U7500

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

94%

#72

Core i3-1115G4E

MSRP: $213|Avg: $47

94%

#73

Core Ultra 7 265HX

MSRP: $450|Avg: N/A

92%

#74

Core i3-350M

MSRP: $130|Avg: $10

92%

#75

Athlon II N370

MSRP: $60|Avg: $10

92%

#76

Athlon X2 QL-64

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

91%

#77

Core i7-4700MQ

MSRP: $383|Avg: $50

90%

#78

Core 2 Quad Q9000

MSRP: $348|Avg: $15

90%

#79

Ryzen 5 230

MSRP: $200|Avg: $190

90%

#80

Celeron T3500

MSRP: $80|Avg: $10

89%

#81

Pentium T4200

MSRP: $99|Avg: $10

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for Athlon II P320 across popular games. Tested paired with RTX 4090 to isolate CPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Athlon II P320 specifications and capabilities.

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Processing Power

The Athlon II P320 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 2.1 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 1,776, 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 189, while multi-core reaches 308.

Specification	Athlon II P320
Cores / ThreadsPhysical/logical processing units	2C / 2T
Max Boost ClockPeak single-core speed under boost	2.1 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
Bus SpeedData bus frequency	3200 MHz
64-bit Support	Yes
Windows 11 Compatible	No
PassMark ScoreOverall multi-threaded benchmark score	1,776
Geekbench 6 SingleSingle-core performance — most relevant for gaming	189
Geekbench 6 MultiMulti-core parallel workload performance	308

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Memory & Platform

The Athlon II P320 fits into the S1g4 socket and supports PCIe 2.0 with 0 total PCIe lanes for expansion cards and storage. Integrated graphics: None — allows display output without a dedicated GPU, useful for troubleshooting and light tasks.

Specification	Athlon II P320
TypeDesktop or Laptop processor	Laptop
SeriesProduct family	AMD Athlon II
SocketMotherboard socket required	S1g4
PCIe GenerationPeripheral interconnect speed — affects GPU and SSD bandwidth	PCIe 2.0
PCIe LanesTotal available lanes for GPUs, NVMe drives, and expansion	0
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	None
Compatible ChipsetsMotherboard chipsets that support this CPU	M880G

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Advanced Features

The Athlon II P320 is primarily designed for Laptop. Virtualization: AMD-V — enables running virtual machines efficiently (important for development and server workloads). Its primary market competitor is the Pentium P6000.

Specification	Athlon II P320
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
Direct CompetitorMarket equivalent from rival manufacturer	Pentium P6000

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Power & Cooling

The Athlon II P320 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: None.

Specification	Athlon II P320
TDPThermal Design Power — heat output under sustained workload	1 MB
Included CoolerStock cooler bundled in the box	None
Recommended CoolerSuggested aftermarket cooling solution	None

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Value Analysis

At an average price of $15 (MSRP: $50), the Athlon II P320 delivers 118 PassMark points per dollar. Performance ranking position: #3233 out of all indexed processors.

Specification	Athlon II P320
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price	$50
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	#3233
Release DateLaunch date	2009-01-01
Release Year	2010
DesignerArchitecture designer (e.g. Intel, AMD)	AMD