Athlon II Neo K125 vs A4-6210
Athlon II Neo K125
A4-6210
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 Athlon II Neo K125 is positioned at rank 982 and the A4-6210 is on rank 787, so the A4-6210 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Athlon II Neo K125
Performance Per Dollar A4-6210
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon II Neo K125 | A4-6210 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($100) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Geneva (2010) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Beema (2014) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon II Neo K125 | A4-6210 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($100) | ✅ 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 Athlon II Neo K125 and A4-6210
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.
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.
Processing Power
The Athlon II Neo K125 packs 1 cores / 1 threads, while the A4-6210 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the A4-6210 has 3 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.7 GHz on the Athlon II Neo K125 versus 1.8 GHz on the A4-6210 — a 5.7% clock advantage for the A4-6210. The Athlon II Neo K125 uses the Geneva (2010) architecture (45 nm), while the A4-6210 uses Beema (2014) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon II Neo K125 scores 1,491 against the A4-6210's 1,499 — a 0.5% lead for the A4-6210.
| Feature | Athlon II Neo K125 | A4-6210 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 4 / 4+300% |
| Boost Clock | 1.7 GHz | 1.8 GHz+6% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 2048 kB+100% |
| Process | 45 nm | 28 nm-38% |
| Architecture | Geneva (2010) | Beema (2014) |
| PassMark | 1,491 | 1,499 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 198 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon II Neo K125 uses the S1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the A4-6210 uses FT3 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-800 memory speed. The A4-6210 supports up to 16 GB of RAM compared to 4 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Athlon II Neo K125) vs 1 (A4-6210). PCIe lanes: 0 (Athlon II Neo K125) vs 8 (A4-6210) — the A4-6210 offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Athlon II Neo K125 | A4-6210 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | S1 | FT3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-800 | DDR3L-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 16 GB+300% |
| RAM Channels | 2+100% | 1 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 8 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Athlon II Neo K125) / AMD-V (A4-6210). 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.
| Feature | Athlon II Neo K125 | A4-6210 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon R3 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Entry Laptop |
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