Athlon II Neo K325 vs A6-5345M
Athlon II Neo K325
A6-5345M
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 K325 is positioned at rank 912 and the A6-5345M is on rank 907, so the A6-5345M 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 K325
Performance Per Dollar A6-5345M
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon II Neo K325 | A6-5345M |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($25) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Geneva (2010) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Richland (2013−2014) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon II Neo K325 | A6-5345M |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($25) | ✅ 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 K325 and A6-5345M
Athlon II Neo K325
The Athlon II Neo K325 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Geneva (2010) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.3 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: 1,111 points. Launch price was $149.
A6-5345M
The A6-5345M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Richland (2013−2014) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FP2. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,122 points. Launch price was $70.
Processing Power
Both the Athlon II Neo K325 and A6-5345M share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.3 GHz on the Athlon II Neo K325 versus 2.8 GHz on the A6-5345M — a 73.2% clock advantage for the A6-5345M. The Athlon II Neo K325 uses the Geneva (2010) architecture (45 nm), while the A6-5345M uses Richland (2013−2014) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon II Neo K325 scores 1,111 against the A6-5345M's 1,122 — a 1% lead for the A6-5345M. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 736 vs 250, a 98.6% lead for the Athlon II Neo K325 that directly translates to higher frame rates.
| Feature | Athlon II Neo K325 | A6-5345M |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.3 GHz | 2.8 GHz+115% |
| Base Clock | — | 2.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 45 nm | 32 nm-29% |
| Architecture | Geneva (2010) | Richland (2013−2014) |
| PassMark | 1,111 | 1,122 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 736+194% | 250 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 1,235 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon II Neo K325 uses the S1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the A6-5345M uses FP2 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-800 memory speed. Both support up to 8 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 0 (Athlon II Neo K325) vs 16 (A6-5345M) — the A6-5345M offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Athlon II Neo K325 | A6-5345M |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | S1 | FP2 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-800 | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support AMD-V virtualization. The A6-5345M includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 8410G), while the Athlon II Neo K325 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Athlon II Neo K325 targets Low Power, A6-5345M targets Budget Laptop. Direct competitor: A6-5345M rivals Celeron 1005M.
| Feature | Athlon II Neo K325 | A6-5345M |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon HD 8410G |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Low Power | Budget Laptop |
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