Athlon II Neo K125 vs Core 2 Duo SU7300
Athlon II Neo K125
Core 2 Duo SU7300
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 Core 2 Duo SU7300 is on rank 43, so the Core 2 Duo SU7300 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 Core 2 Duo SU7300
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon II Neo K125 | Core 2 Duo SU7300 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($100) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($289) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Geneva (2010) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon II Neo K125 | Core 2 Duo SU7300 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+188%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($100) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($289) |
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 Core 2 Duo SU7300
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.
Core 2 Duo SU7300
The Core 2 Duo SU7300 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2008-01-01. It is based on the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.3 GHz, with boost up to 1.3 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB Intel® Smart Cache. L2 cache: 3 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: BGA956. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,496 points. Launch price was $249.
Processing Power
The Athlon II Neo K125 packs 1 cores / 1 threads, while the Core 2 Duo SU7300 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Core 2 Duo SU7300 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 1.7 GHz on the Athlon II Neo K125 versus 1.3 GHz on the Core 2 Duo SU7300 — a 26.7% clock advantage for the Athlon II Neo K125. The Athlon II Neo K125 uses the Geneva (2010) architecture (45 nm), while the Core 2 Duo SU7300 uses Penryn (2008−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon II Neo K125 scores 1,491 against the Core 2 Duo SU7300's 1,496 — a 0.3% lead for the Core 2 Duo SU7300.
| Feature | Athlon II Neo K125 | Core 2 Duo SU7300 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 2 / 2+100% |
| Boost Clock | 1.7 GHz+31% | 1.3 GHz |
| Base Clock | — | 1.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 3 MB Intel® Smart Cache |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 3 MB+200% |
| Process | 45 nm | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Geneva (2010) | Penryn (2008−2011) |
| PassMark | 1,491 | 1,496 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 188 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 338 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon II Neo K125 uses the S1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core 2 Duo SU7300 uses BGA956 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-800 memory speed. The Core 2 Duo SU7300 supports up to 8 GB of RAM compared to 4 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 0 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: AMD ASB2 (Athlon II Neo K125) and GS45,GM45 (Core 2 Duo SU7300).
| Feature | Athlon II Neo K125 | Core 2 Duo SU7300 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | S1 | BGA956 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0+82% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-800 | DDR3-1066 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 8 GB+100% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Athlon II Neo K125) / VT-x (Core 2 Duo SU7300). Primary use case: Core 2 Duo SU7300 targets Ultra-Low Voltage Laptop.
| Feature | Athlon II Neo K125 | Core 2 Duo SU7300 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x |
| Target Use | — | Ultra-Low Voltage Laptop |
Value Analysis
The Athlon II Neo K125 launched at $100 MSRP, while the Core 2 Duo SU7300 debuted at $289.
| Feature | Athlon II Neo K125 | Core 2 Duo SU7300 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100-65% | $289 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $100 | — |
| Release Date | 2010 | 2009 |
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