Athlon X2 QL-60 vs Athlon Neo MV-40

CPU

GPU

Athlon X2 QL-60

2 Cores2 Thrd1 WWMax: 1.9 GHz2008

Athlon Neo MV-40

1 Cores1 Thrd512 WWMax: 1.6 GHz2009

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Athlon X2 QL-60

2 / 2

1,273

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Athlon Neo MV-40

1 / 1

1,274

+0.1%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

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 X2 QL-60 is positioned at rank 783 and the Athlon Neo MV-40 is on rank 1020, so the Athlon X2 QL-60 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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 X2 QL-60

#771

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1152%

#772

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1136%

#773

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1042%

#774

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1038%

#775

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1028%

#777

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

993%

#778

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

952%

#779

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

951%

#780

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

925%

#783

Athlon X2 QL-60

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#790

Athlon 64 TF-20

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

98%

#795

Core i3-1115G4E

MSRP: $213|Avg: $47

96%

#797

Celeron M 900

MSRP: $86|Avg: $10

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

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 Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Athlon X2 QL-60 leads in gaming performance. However, the Athlon Neo MV-40 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.1% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Athlon X2 QL-60	Athlon Neo MV-40
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($5)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Lion (2008−2009) / 65 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Huron (2009) / 65 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Athlon X2 QL-60	Athlon Neo MV-40
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($5)

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 X2 QL-60 Benchmark Check

Athlon Neo MV-40 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Athlon X2 QL-60 and Athlon Neo MV-40

Athlon X2 QL-60

The Athlon X2 QL-60 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Lion (2008−2009) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.9 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: S1. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,273 points. Launch price was $149.

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.

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Processing Power

The Athlon X2 QL-60 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Athlon Neo MV-40 offers 1 cores / 1 threads — the Athlon X2 QL-60 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 1.9 GHz on the Athlon X2 QL-60 versus 1.6 GHz on the Athlon Neo MV-40 — a 17.1% clock advantage for the Athlon X2 QL-60. The Athlon X2 QL-60 uses the Lion (2008−2009) architecture (65 nm), while the Athlon Neo MV-40 uses Huron (2009) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon X2 QL-60 scores 1,273 against the Athlon Neo MV-40's 1,274 — a 0.1% lead for the Athlon Neo MV-40.

Feature	Athlon X2 QL-60	Athlon Neo MV-40
Cores / Threads	2 / 2+100%	1 / 1
Boost Clock	1.9 GHz+19%	1.6 GHz
L3 Cache	0 kB	—
L2 Cache	1 MB+100%	512 kB
Process	65 nm	65 nm
Architecture	Lion (2008−2009)	Huron (2009)
PassMark	1,273	1,274

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Memory & Platform

The Athlon X2 QL-60 uses the S1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Athlon Neo MV-40 uses ASB1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR2-667 memory speed. The Athlon X2 QL-60 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 S1 (Athlon X2 QL-60) and AMD ASB1 (Athlon Neo MV-40).