A6-3600 vs Atom D525

A6-3600

4 Cores4 Thrd65 WWMax: 2.4 GHz2011

Atom D525

2 Cores4 Thrd13 WWMax: 1.83 GHz2010

Performance Spectrum - CPU

A6-3600

4 / 4

1,718

+0.6%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Atom D525

2 / 4

1,707

0.0%

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 A6-3600 is positioned at rank 613 and the Atom D525 is on rank 31, so the Atom D525 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 A6-3600

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

10888%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

10288%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

7470%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

2250%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

1783%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

1559%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

893%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

881%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

803%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

803%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

794%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

772%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

761%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

758%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

751%

#383

Ryzen Threadripper 9980X

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $4999

99%

#384

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

MSRP: $3990|Avg: $2850

98%

#385

Celeron G4900

MSRP: $42|Avg: $85

97%

#386

Ryzen Embedded V3C18I

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

97%

#613

A6-3600

MSRP: $95|Avg: $25

100%

#614

Core i7-7740X

MSRP: $339|Avg: $150

100%

#615

Core i3-4130

MSRP: $117|Avg: $55

100%

#617

Pentium G3250T

MSRP: $64|Avg: $30

99%

#619

Core i5-7640X

MSRP: $249|Avg: $85

99%

#620

Athlon II X3 425e

MSRP: $79|Avg: $58

99%

#621

Athlon II X4 640

MSRP: $80|Avg: $15

99%

#622

Celeron G540

MSRP: $42|Avg: $10

98%

#624

Core i5-4590

MSRP: $192|Avg: $51

98%

#625

Celeron G440

MSRP: $37|Avg: $5

98%

#628

A8-7670K

MSRP: $118|Avg: $43

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Atom D525

#19

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

172%

#20

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

169%

#21

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

155%

#22

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

155%

#23

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

153%

#25

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

148%

#26

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

142%

#27

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

142%

#28

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

138%

#31

Atom D525

MSRP: $63|Avg: N/A

100%

#32

Atom x7835RE

MSRP: $127|Avg: N/A

100%

#33

Core 2 Duo P8400

MSRP: $209|Avg: $10

98%

#38

Core 2 Duo T8100

MSRP: $209|Avg: $10

91%

#39

Atom 330

MSRP: $43|Avg: $30

90%

#43

Core 2 Duo SU7300

MSRP: $289|Avg: N/A

88%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The A6-3600 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Atom D525 in both compute-intensive tasks (0.6% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	A6-3600	Atom D525
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($25)	⚠️ Higher cost ($63)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Llano (2011−2012) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Pinetrail (2009−2011) / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the A6-3600 stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 60% cheaper ($25 vs $63) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	A6-3600	Atom D525
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+154%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($25)	⚠️ Higher cost ($63)

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.

A6-3600 Benchmark Check

Atom D525 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of A6-3600 and Atom D525

A6-3600

The A6-3600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Llano (2011−2012) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM1. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,718 points. Launch price was $70.

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.

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Processing Power

The A6-3600 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Atom D525 offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the A6-3600 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the A6-3600 versus 1.83 GHz on the Atom D525 — a 27% clock advantage for the A6-3600 (base: 2.1 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). The A6-3600 uses the Llano (2011−2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Atom D525 uses Pinetrail (2009−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the A6-3600 scores 1,718 against the Atom D525's 1,707 — a 0.6% lead for the A6-3600. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.

Feature	A6-3600	Atom D525
Cores / Threads	4 / 4+100%	2 / 4
Boost Clock	2.4 GHz+31%	1.83 GHz
Base Clock	2.1 GHz+17%	1.8 GHz
L3 Cache	0 kB	0 kB
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)+100%	512K (per core)
Process	32 nm-29%	45 nm
Architecture	Llano (2011−2012)	Pinetrail (2009−2011)
PassMark	1,718	1,707
Geekbench 6 Single	253	—

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Memory & Platform

The A6-3600 uses the FM1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Atom D525 uses FCBGA559 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1866 memory speed. The A6-3600 supports up to 16 GB of RAM compared to 4 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (A6-3600) vs 1 (Atom D525). PCIe lanes: 16 (A6-3600) vs 0 (Atom D525) — the A6-3600 offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: A55,A75 (A6-3600) and Intel NM10 (Atom D525).

Feature	A6-3600	Atom D525
Socket	FM1	FCBGA559
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1866	DDR3-800
Max RAM Capacity	16 GB+300%	4 GB
RAM Channels	2+100%	1
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	16	0

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: AMD-V (A6-3600) / not specified (Atom D525). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon HD 6530D (A6-3600) and Intel GMA 3150 (Atom D525) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A6-3600 targets Budget Desktop. Direct competitor: A6-3600 rivals Pentium G630.