A9-9425 vs Atom N2600
A9-9425
Atom N2600
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 A9-9425 is positioned at rank 1078 and the Atom N2600 is on rank 40, so the Atom N2600 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar A9-9425
Performance Per Dollar Atom N2600
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A9-9425 | Atom N2600 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($30) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) / 28 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Cedarview-M (2011−2012) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A9-9425 | Atom N2600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($30) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 A9-9425 and Atom N2600
A9-9425
The A9-9425 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 31 May 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FT4. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 1,518 points. Launch price was $69.
Atom N2600
The Atom N2600 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 December 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Cedarview-M (2011−2012) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 1.6 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA559. Thermal design power (TDP): 3.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,528 points. Launch price was $47.
Processing Power
The A9-9425 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Atom N2600's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the A9-9425 versus 1.6 GHz on the Atom N2600 — a 79.2% clock advantage for the A9-9425 (base: 3.1 GHz vs 1.6 GHz). The A9-9425 uses the Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) architecture (28 nm), while the Atom N2600 uses Cedarview-M (2011−2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the A9-9425 scores 1,518 against the Atom N2600's 1,528 — a 0.7% lead for the Atom N2600. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | A9-9425 | Atom N2600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz+131% | 1.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.1 GHz+94% | 1.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core)+100% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 28 nm-13% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) | Cedarview-M (2011−2012) |
| PassMark | 1,518 | 1,528 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 422 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 724 | — |
Memory & Platform
The A9-9425 uses the FT4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Atom N2600 uses FCBGA559 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2133 on the A9-9425 versus DDR3-800 on the Atom N2600 — the A9-9425 supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The A9-9425 supports up to 8 GB of RAM compared to 2 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 1-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 8 (A9-9425) vs 4 (Atom N2600) — the A9-9425 offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SoC (A9-9425) and Intel NM10 (Atom N2600).
| Feature | A9-9425 | Atom N2600 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FT4 | FCBGA559 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2133+33% | DDR3-800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB+300% | 2 GB |
| RAM Channels | 1 | 1 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 8+100% | 4 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (A9-9425) / not specified (Atom N2600). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon R5 (Stoney Ridge) (A9-9425) and Intel GMA 3600 (Atom N2600) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A9-9425 targets Budget Laptop. Direct competitor: A9-9425 rivals Pentium N4200.
| Feature | A9-9425 | Atom N2600 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon R5 (Stoney Ridge) | Intel GMA 3600 |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Budget Laptop | — |
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