A8-4500M vs Atom D525
A8-4500M
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 A8-4500M is positioned at rank 728 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 A8-4500M
Performance Per Dollar Atom D525
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A8-4500M | Atom D525 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($63) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Trinity (2012−2013) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Pinetrail (2009−2011) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A8-4500M | 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of A8-4500M and Atom D525
A8-4500M
The A8-4500M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Trinity (2012−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 4 MB (total). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FS1r2. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: unknown. Passmark benchmark score: 1,693 points. Launch price was $90.
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 A8-4500M packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Atom D525 offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the A8-4500M has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.8 GHz on the A8-4500M versus 1.83 GHz on the Atom D525 — a 41.9% clock advantage for the A8-4500M (base: 1.9 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). The A8-4500M uses the Trinity (2012−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Atom D525 uses Pinetrail (2009−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the A8-4500M scores 1,693 against the Atom D525's 1,707 — a 0.8% lead for the Atom D525. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | A8-4500M | Atom D525 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 2.8 GHz+53% | 1.83 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.9 GHz+6% | 1.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB (total)+700% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm-29% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Trinity (2012−2013) | Pinetrail (2009−2011) |
| PassMark | 1,693 | 1,707 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 283 | — |
Memory & Platform
The A8-4500M uses the FS1r2 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 A8-4500M supports up to 16 GB of RAM compared to 4 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (A8-4500M) vs 1 (Atom D525). PCIe lanes: 16 (A8-4500M) vs 0 (Atom D525) — the A8-4500M offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | A8-4500M | Atom D525 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FS1r2 | 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 | 2+100% | 1 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (A8-4500M) / not specified (Atom D525). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon HD 7640G (A8-4500M) and Intel GMA 3150 (Atom D525) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A8-4500M targets Mainstream Laptop. Direct competitor: A8-4500M rivals Core i3-3110M.
| Feature | A8-4500M | Atom D525 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon HD 7640G | Intel GMA 3150 |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Mainstream Laptop | — |
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