CPU
GPU
A4 PRO-3340B
Atom D525
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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 PRO-3340B is positioned at rank 637 and the Atom D525 is on rank 31, so the Atom D525 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar A4 PRO-3340B
Performance Per Dollar Atom D525
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A4 PRO-3340B | Atom D525 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($63) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Kabini (2013−2014) / 28 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Pinetrail (2009−2011) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A4 PRO-3340B | Atom D525 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($63) |
Performance Check
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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of A4 PRO-3340B and Atom D525
A4 PRO-3340B
The A4 PRO-3340B is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 20 December 2014 (10 years ago). It is based on the Kabini (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FT3. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Memory support: DDR3/DDR3L-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,709 points. Launch price was $69.
Atom D525
The Atom D525 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 21 June 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Pinetrail (2009−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 1.83 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA559. Thermal design power (TDP): 13 Watt. Memory support: DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,707 points. Launch price was $63.
Processing Power
The A4 PRO-3340B packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Atom D525 offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the A4 PRO-3340B has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.2 GHz on the A4 PRO-3340B versus 1.83 GHz on the Atom D525 — a 18.4% clock advantage for the A4 PRO-3340B (base: 2.2 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). The A4 PRO-3340B uses the Kabini (2013−2014) architecture (28 nm), while the Atom D525 uses Pinetrail (2009−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the A4 PRO-3340B scores 1,709 against the Atom D525's 1,707 — a 0.1% lead for the A4 PRO-3340B.
| Feature | A4 PRO-3340B | Atom D525 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 2.2 GHz+20% | 1.83 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz+22% | 1.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 2048 kB+300% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 28 nm-38% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Kabini (2013−2014) | Pinetrail (2009−2011) |
| PassMark | 1,709 | 1,707 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 200 | — |
Memory & Platform
The A4 PRO-3340B uses the FT3 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Atom D525 uses FCBGA559 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1600 memory speed. The A4 PRO-3340B supports up to 16 GB of RAM compared to 4 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 1-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 8 (A4 PRO-3340B) vs 0 (Atom D525) — the A4 PRO-3340B offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | A4 PRO-3340B | Atom D525 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FT3 | FCBGA559 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1600 | DDR3-800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB+300% | 4 GB |
| RAM Channels | 1 | 1 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 8 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (A4 PRO-3340B) / not specified (Atom D525). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon HD 8240 (A4 PRO-3340B) and Intel GMA 3150 (Atom D525) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A4 PRO-3340B targets Business Laptop. Direct competitor: A4 PRO-3340B rivals Pentium N3520.
| Feature | A4 PRO-3340B | Atom D525 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon HD 8240 | Intel GMA 3150 |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Business Laptop | — |
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