A4-6210 vs Athlon II Neo K125

A4-6210

4 Cores4 Thrd15 WWMax: 1.8 GHz2014

Athlon II Neo K125

1 Cores1 Thrd1 WWMax: 1.7 GHz2010

Performance Spectrum - CPU

A4-6210

4 / 4

1,499

+0.5%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Athlon II Neo K125

1 / 1

1,491

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

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 A4-6210 is positioned at rank 787 and the Athlon II Neo K125 is on rank 982, so the A4-6210 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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

Performance Per Dollar A4-6210

#775

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1175%

#776

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1157%

#777

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1062%

#778

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1058%

#779

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1048%

#781

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1012%

#782

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

970%

#783

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

969%

#784

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

943%

#787

A4-6210

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#790

Athlon 64 TF-20

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

100%

#795

Core i3-1115G4E

MSRP: $213|Avg: $47

98%

#797

Celeron M 900

MSRP: $86|Avg: $10

98%

#800

Celeron B815

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

97%

#801

Celeron B810

MSRP: $86|Avg: $86

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Athlon II Neo K125

#970

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1968%

#971

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1939%

#972

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1780%

#973

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1772%

#974

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1756%

#976

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1696%

#977

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1626%

#978

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1623%

#979

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1579%

#982

Athlon II Neo K125

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

100%

#986

Pro A8-8600B

MSRP: $150|Avg: $25

99%

#991

Pentium 8500

MSRP: $200|Avg: $200

97%

#992

A6-8500P

MSRP: $100|Avg: $16

97%

#994

Core i7-4700EQ

MSRP: $378|Avg: $180

96%

#995

Core i3-8145UE

MSRP: $281|Avg: $50

96%

#996

Core i7-4712MQ

MSRP: $378|Avg: $60

94%

#997

Core i7-3615QE

MSRP: $400|Avg: $100

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The A4-6210 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Athlon II Neo K125 in both compute-intensive tasks (0.5% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	A4-6210	Athlon II Neo K125
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($100)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Beema (2014) / 28 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Geneva (2010) / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	A4-6210	Athlon II Neo K125
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($100)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

A4-6210 Benchmark Check

Athlon II Neo K125 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of A4-6210 and Athlon II Neo K125

A4-6210

The A4-6210 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Beema (2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Max frequency: 1.8 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FT3. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1599. Passmark benchmark score: 1,499 points. Launch price was $50.

Athlon II Neo K125

The Athlon II Neo K125 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Geneva (2010) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 1.7 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: 1,491 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

The A4-6210 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Athlon II Neo K125 offers 1 cores / 1 threads — the A4-6210 has 3 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.8 GHz on the A4-6210 versus 1.7 GHz on the Athlon II Neo K125 — a 5.7% clock advantage for the A4-6210. The A4-6210 uses the Beema (2014) architecture (28 nm), while the Athlon II Neo K125 uses Geneva (2010) (45 nm). In PassMark, the A4-6210 scores 1,499 against the Athlon II Neo K125's 1,491 — a 0.5% lead for the A4-6210.

Feature	A4-6210	Athlon II Neo K125
Cores / Threads	4 / 4+300%	1 / 1
Boost Clock	1.8 GHz+6%	1.7 GHz
L2 Cache	2048 kB+100%	1 MB
Process	28 nm-38%	45 nm
Architecture	Beema (2014)	Geneva (2010)
PassMark	1,499	1,491
Geekbench 6 Single	198	—

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Memory & Platform

The A4-6210 uses the FT3 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Athlon II Neo K125 uses S1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3L-1600 memory speed. The A4-6210 supports up to 16 GB of RAM compared to 4 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 1 (A4-6210) vs 2 (Athlon II Neo K125). PCIe lanes: 8 (A4-6210) vs 0 (Athlon II Neo K125) — the A4-6210 offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.

Feature	A4-6210	Athlon II Neo K125
Socket	FT3	S1
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+50%	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3L-1600	DDR3-800
Max RAM Capacity	16 GB+300%	4 GB
RAM Channels	1	2+100%
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	8	0

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: AMD-V (A4-6210) / not specified (Athlon II Neo K125). The A4-6210 includes integrated graphics (Radeon R3), while the Athlon II Neo K125 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A4-6210 targets Entry Laptop. Direct competitor: A4-6210 rivals Pentium N3700.