Athlon II Neo K145 vs Atom S1260
Athlon II Neo K145
Atom S1260
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 K145 is positioned at rank 1048 and the Atom S1260 is on rank 749, so the Atom S1260 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 K145
Performance Per Dollar Atom S1260
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon II Neo K145 | Atom S1260 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Nile (2010) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Centerton (2012) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon II Neo K145 | Atom S1260 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) | ✅ 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 K145 and Atom S1260
Athlon II Neo K145
The Athlon II Neo K145 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Nile (2010) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 1.8 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: 565 points. Launch price was $149.
Atom S1260
The Atom S1260 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 December 2012 (12 years ago). It is based on the Centerton (2012) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1283. Thermal design power (TDP): 8.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 555 points. Launch price was $64.
Processing Power
The Athlon II Neo K145 packs 1 cores / 1 threads, while the Atom S1260 offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Atom S1260 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 1.8 GHz on the Athlon II Neo K145 versus 2 GHz on the Atom S1260 — a 10.5% clock advantage for the Atom S1260. The Athlon II Neo K145 uses the Nile (2010) architecture (45 nm), while the Atom S1260 uses Centerton (2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon II Neo K145 scores 565 against the Atom S1260's 555 — a 1.8% lead for the Athlon II Neo K145.
| Feature | Athlon II Neo K145 | Atom S1260 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 2 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 1.8 GHz | 2 GHz+11% |
| Base Clock | — | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 45 nm | 32 nm-29% |
| Architecture | Nile (2010) | Centerton (2012) |
| PassMark | 565+2% | 555 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon II Neo K145 uses the S1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Atom S1260 uses FCBGA1283 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1066 memory speed. The Atom S1260 supports up to 8 GB of RAM compared to 4 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Athlon II Neo K145) vs 1 (Atom S1260). PCIe lanes: 0 (Athlon II Neo K145) vs 8 (Atom S1260) — the Atom S1260 offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AMD ASB2 (Athlon II Neo K145) and Intel BGA1283 (Atom S1260).
| Feature | Athlon II Neo K145 | Atom S1260 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | S1 | FCBGA1283 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1066 | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 8 GB+100% |
| RAM Channels | 2+100% | 1 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 8 |
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