Athlon II Neo K125 vs C-60
Athlon II Neo K125
C-60
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 C-60 is on rank 704, so the C-60 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 C-60
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon II Neo K125 | C-60 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($100) | ✅ More affordable ($20) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Geneva (2010) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Ontario (2011−2012) / 40 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon II Neo K125 | C-60 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+397%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($100) | ✅ More affordable ($20) |
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 C-60
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.
C-60
The C-60 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 22 August 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Ontario (2011−2012) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1 GHz, with boost up to 1.33 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 40 nm process technology. Socket: FT1. Thermal design power (TDP): 9 Watt. Memory support: DDR3 Single-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 1,483 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Athlon II Neo K125 packs 1 cores / 1 threads, while the C-60 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the C-60 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 1.7 GHz on the Athlon II Neo K125 versus 1.33 GHz on the C-60 — a 24.4% clock advantage for the Athlon II Neo K125. The Athlon II Neo K125 uses the Geneva (2010) architecture (45 nm), while the C-60 uses Ontario (2011−2012) (40 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon II Neo K125 scores 1,491 against the C-60's 1,483 — a 0.5% lead for the Athlon II Neo K125.
| Feature | Athlon II Neo K125 | C-60 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 2 / 2+100% |
| Boost Clock | 1.7 GHz+28% | 1.33 GHz |
| Base Clock | — | 1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 45 nm | 40 nm-11% |
| Architecture | Geneva (2010) | Ontario (2011−2012) |
| PassMark | 1,491 | 1,483 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon II Neo K125 uses the S1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the C-60 uses FT1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-800 memory speed. Both support up to 4 GB of RAM. Memory channels: 2 (Athlon II Neo K125) vs 1 (C-60). PCIe lanes: 0 (Athlon II Neo K125) vs 4 (C-60) — the C-60 offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AMD ASB2 (Athlon II Neo K125) and AMD BGA413 (C-60).
| Feature | Athlon II Neo K125 | C-60 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | S1 | FT1 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-800 | DDR3-1066 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2+100% | 1 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 4 |
Advanced Features
The C-60 includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 6290), while the Athlon II Neo K125 requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Athlon II Neo K125 | C-60 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon HD 6290 |
Value Analysis
The Athlon II Neo K125 launched at $100 MSRP, while the C-60 debuted at $50. At current prices ($100 vs $20), the C-60 is $80 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon II Neo K125 delivers 14.9 pts/$ vs 74.2 pts/$ for the C-60 — making the C-60 the 133% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon II Neo K125 | C-60 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100 | $50-50% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $100 | $20-80% |
| Performance per Dollar | 14.9 | 74.2+398% |
| Release Date | 2010 | 2011 |
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