Athlon Neo MV-40 vs Ryzen 7 5700X
Athlon Neo MV-40
Ryzen 7 5700X
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. 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.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Athlon Neo MV-40
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 5700X
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon Neo MV-40 | Ryzen 7 5700X |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($5) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($175) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Huron (2009) / 65 nm) | ✨ Modern (Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) / 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon Neo MV-40 | Ryzen 7 5700X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+68%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($5) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($175) |
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 Neo MV-40 and Ryzen 7 5700X
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 7 5700X
The Ryzen 7 5700X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 April 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 26,609 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Athlon Neo MV-40 packs 1 cores / 1 threads, while the Ryzen 7 5700X offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Ryzen 7 5700X has 7 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.6 GHz on the Athlon Neo MV-40 versus 4.6 GHz on the Ryzen 7 5700X — a 96.8% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 5700X. The Athlon Neo MV-40 uses the Huron (2009) architecture (65 nm), while the Ryzen 7 5700X uses Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon Neo MV-40 scores 1,274 against the Ryzen 7 5700X's 26,609 — a 181.7% lead for the Ryzen 7 5700X.
| Feature | Athlon Neo MV-40 | Ryzen 7 5700X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 8 / 16+700% |
| Boost Clock | 1.6 GHz | 4.6 GHz+187% |
| Base Clock | — | 3.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 32 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 65 nm | 7 nm-89% |
| Architecture | Huron (2009) | Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) |
| PassMark | 1,274 | 26,609+1989% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 14,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 2,116 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 9,715 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon Neo MV-40 uses the ASB1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Ryzen 7 5700X uses AM4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR2-667 on the Athlon Neo MV-40 versus DDR4-3200 on the Ryzen 7 5700X — the Ryzen 7 5700X supports 66.7% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Ryzen 7 5700X 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 24 (Ryzen 7 5700X) — the Ryzen 7 5700X offers 24 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AMD ASB1 (Athlon Neo MV-40) and A320,B350,X370,B450,X470,B550,X570 (Ryzen 7 5700X).
| Feature | Athlon Neo MV-40 | Ryzen 7 5700X |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | ASB1 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 4.0+100% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR2-667 | DDR4-3200+100% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 128 GB+3100% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 24 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Athlon Neo MV-40) / AMD-V (Ryzen 7 5700X). Primary use case: Ryzen 7 5700X targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Ryzen 7 5700X rivals Core i7-11700K.
| Feature | Athlon Neo MV-40 | Ryzen 7 5700X |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | — | Yes |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Gaming |
Value Analysis
The Athlon Neo MV-40 launched at $100 MSRP, while the Ryzen 7 5700X debuted at $299. At current prices ($5 vs $175), the Athlon Neo MV-40 is $170 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon Neo MV-40 delivers 254.8 pts/$ vs 152.1 pts/$ for the Ryzen 7 5700X — making the Athlon Neo MV-40 the 50.5% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon Neo MV-40 | Ryzen 7 5700X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100-67% | $299 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $5-97% | $175 |
| Performance per Dollar | 254.8+68% | 152.1 |
| Release Date | 2009 | 2022 |
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