Athlon Neo MV-40 vs Ryzen 5 7600X

Athlon Neo MV-40

1 Cores1 Thrd512 WWMax: 1.6 GHz2009

Ryzen 5 7600X

6 Cores12 Thrd105 WWMax: 5.3 GHz2022

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Athlon Neo MV-40

1 / 1

1,274

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Ryzen 5 7600X

6 / 12

28,325

+2123.3%

Ryzen Embedded V2718

Ryzen 5 6600HS

Ryzen Threadripper 1950

Ryzen 7 8840HS

Ryzen 9 7845HX

Ryzen 9 9955HX3D

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX

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. The Athlon Neo MV-40 is positioned at rank #1020 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Athlon Neo MV-40

#1008

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2303%

#1009

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2269%

#1010

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2083%

#1011

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2074%

#1012

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2055%

#1014

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1984%

#1015

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1903%

#1016

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1900%

#1017

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1849%

#1020

Athlon Neo MV-40

MSRP: $100|Avg: $5

100%

#1021

Core i7-4860EQ

MSRP: $434|Avg: $80

100%

#1022

Pentium SU2700

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

100%

#1023

A4-1250

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

99%

#1025

Core i5-4200M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

98%

#1026

Celeron 1000M

MSRP: $86|Avg: N/A

98%

#1028

Celeron B840

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

97%

#1029

Celeron M 743

MSRP: $107|Avg: $15

97%

#1030

Core i7-3612QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

97%

#1031

Pentium 967

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

96%

#1032

Core i5-4400E

MSRP: $266|Avg: $50

96%

#1034

Pentium Dual Core T4400

MSRP: $107|Avg: $5

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 7600X

#29

Core Ultra 7 265F

MSRP: $369|Avg: $276

112%

#30

Core i5-12400F

MSRP: $174|Avg: $110

112%

#31

Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G

MSRP: $130|Avg: $80

110%

#32

Ryzen 7 2700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $100

110%

#33

Core i3-10100F

MSRP: $88|Avg: $50

110%

#34

Ryzen 5 7400F

MSRP: $150|Avg: $147

109%

#35

Ryzen 5 9600X

MSRP: $279|Avg: $178

106%

#36

Ryzen 7 3800X

MSRP: $399|Avg: $140

103%

#37

Ryzen 3 5300G

MSRP: $130|Avg: $80

103%

#38

Ryzen 9 7900X

MSRP: $549|Avg: $316

102%

#39

Ryzen 5 5600X

MSRP: $299|Avg: $135

102%

#40

Core i5-14600KF

MSRP: $304|Avg: $239

102%

#41

Ryzen 7 5800

MSRP: $349|Avg: $160

101%

#42

Core i3-14100F

MSRP: $109|Avg: $96

101%

#43

Ryzen 7 3700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $140

101%

#44

Ryzen 5 7600X

MSRP: $299|Avg: $178

100%

#45

Ryzen 3 3100

MSRP: $99|Avg: $75

100%

#46

Core i5-13490F

MSRP: $235|Avg: $170

99%

#47

Ryzen 5 5600F

MSRP: $99|Avg: $129

99%

#48

Ryzen 9 PRO 3900

MSRP: $499|Avg: $200

98%

#49

Ryzen 3 4300GE

MSRP: $94|Avg: $72

98%

#50

Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE

MSRP: $169|Avg: $50

98%

#51

Core Ultra 5 225

MSRP: $240|Avg: $200

98%

#52

Core i5-11500

MSRP: $192|Avg: $110

98%

#53

Core i3-12100F

MSRP: $97|Avg: $90

98%

#54

Core Ultra 7 265

MSRP: $384|Avg: $320

98%

#55

Ryzen 7 5800X

MSRP: $449|Avg: $180

97%

#56

Core i5-11400F

MSRP: $157|Avg: $110

97%

#57

Ryzen 7 5700G

MSRP: $359|Avg: $160

96%

#58

Ryzen 7 5700X

MSRP: $299|Avg: $175

96%

#59

Core i5-9500

MSRP: $192|Avg: $65

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Ryzen 5 7600X (2022) utilizes 5 nm, 6 nm technology and DDR5-5200, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Athlon Neo MV-40	Ryzen 5 7600X
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($5)	⚠️ Higher cost ($178)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Huron (2009) / 65 nm)	✨ Modern (Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) / 5 nm, 6 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Athlon Neo MV-40 (2009) relies on 65 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Athlon Neo MV-40	Ryzen 5 7600X
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+60%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($5)	⚠️ Higher cost ($178)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Athlon Neo MV-40 Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 7600X Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Athlon Neo MV-40 and Ryzen 5 7600X

Athlon Neo MV-40

The Athlon Neo MV-40 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Huron (2009) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 1.6 GHz. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: ASB1. Thermal design power (TDP): 512 kB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,274 points. Launch price was $149.

Ryzen 5 7600X

The Ryzen 5 7600X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 27 September 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 4.7 GHz, with boost up to 5.3 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 6 MB. Built on 5 nm, 6 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200. Passmark benchmark score: 28,325 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Athlon Neo MV-40 packs 1 cores / 1 threads, while the Ryzen 5 7600X offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Ryzen 5 7600X has 5 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.6 GHz on the Athlon Neo MV-40 versus 5.3 GHz on the Ryzen 5 7600X — a 107.2% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 7600X. The Athlon Neo MV-40 uses the Huron (2009) architecture (65 nm), while the Ryzen 5 7600X uses Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) (5 nm, 6 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon Neo MV-40 scores 1,274 against the Ryzen 5 7600X's 28,325 — a 182.8% lead for the Ryzen 5 7600X.

Feature	Athlon Neo MV-40	Ryzen 5 7600X
Cores / Threads	1 / 1	6 / 12+500%
Boost Clock	1.6 GHz	5.3 GHz+231%
Base Clock	—	4.7 GHz
L3 Cache	—	32 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512 kB	6 MB+1100%
Process	65 nm	5 nm, 6 nm-92%
Architecture	Huron (2009)	Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023)
PassMark	1,274	28,325+2123%
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	15,300
Geekbench 6 Single	—	2,900
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	13,800

🧠

Memory & Platform

The Athlon Neo MV-40 uses the ASB1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Ryzen 5 7600X uses AM5 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR2-667 on the Athlon Neo MV-40 versus DDR5-5200 on the Ryzen 5 7600X — the Ryzen 5 7600X supports 85.7% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Ryzen 5 7600X supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 4 GB — 187.9% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 0 (Athlon Neo MV-40) vs 28 (Ryzen 5 7600X) — the Ryzen 5 7600X offers 28 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AMD ASB1 (Athlon Neo MV-40) and X670E,X670,B650E,B650,A620 (Ryzen 5 7600X).

Feature	Athlon Neo MV-40	Ryzen 5 7600X
Socket	ASB1	AM5
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 5.0+150%
Max RAM Speed	DDR2-667	DDR5-5200+150%
Max RAM Capacity	4 GB	128 GB+3100%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	✅
PCIe Lanes	0	28

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Athlon Neo MV-40) / AMD-V (Ryzen 5 7600X). The Ryzen 5 7600X includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core)), while the Athlon Neo MV-40 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 5 7600X targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Ryzen 5 7600X rivals Intel Core i5-13600K.

Feature	Athlon Neo MV-40	Ryzen 5 7600X
Integrated GPU	No	Yes
IGPU Model	—	AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core)
Unlocked	—	Yes
AVX-512	—	Yes
Virtualization	—	AMD-V
Target Use	—	Gaming

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Value Analysis

The Athlon Neo MV-40 launched at $100 MSRP, while the Ryzen 5 7600X debuted at $299. At current prices ($5 vs $178), the Athlon Neo MV-40 is $173 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon Neo MV-40 delivers 254.8 pts/$ vs 159.1 pts/$ for the Ryzen 5 7600X — making the Athlon Neo MV-40 the 46.2% better value option.