Atom D525 vs A4 PRO-3340B

Atom D525

2 Cores4 Thrd13 WWMax: 1.83 GHz2010

A4 PRO-3340B

4 Cores4 Thrd25 WWMax: 2.2 GHz2014

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Atom D525

2 / 4

1,707

0.0%

1,709

+0.1%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX

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 Atom D525 is positioned at rank 31 and the A4 PRO-3340B is on rank 637, so the Atom D525 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 Atom D525

#19

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

172%

#20

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

169%

#21

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

155%

#22

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

155%

#23

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

153%

#25

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

148%

#26

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

142%

#27

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

142%

#28

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

138%

#31

Atom D525

MSRP: $63|Avg: N/A

100%

#32

Atom x7835RE

MSRP: $127|Avg: N/A

100%

#33

Core 2 Duo P8400

MSRP: $209|Avg: $10

98%

#38

Core 2 Duo T8100

MSRP: $209|Avg: $10

91%

#39

Atom 330

MSRP: $43|Avg: $30

90%

#43

Core 2 Duo SU7300

MSRP: $289|Avg: N/A

88%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar A4 PRO-3340B

#187

Core Ultra 9 288V

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

99%

#188

Core i7-10870H

MSRP: $417|Avg: N/A

99%

#625

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

858%

#626

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

846%

#627

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

776%

#628

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

773%

#629

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

766%

#631

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

740%

#632

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

709%

#633

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

708%

#634

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

689%

#637

A4 PRO-3340B

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#638

Celeron Dual-Core T1400

MSRP: $80|Avg: $10

100%

#650

Core i5-1345UE

MSRP: $312|Avg: $312

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The A4 PRO-3340B delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Atom D525 in both compute-intensive tasks (0.1% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Atom D525	A4 PRO-3340B
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($63)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Pinetrail (2009−2011) / 45 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Kabini (2013−2014) / 28 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Atom D525	A4 PRO-3340B
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($63)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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.

Atom D525 Benchmark Check

A4 PRO-3340B Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Atom D525 and A4 PRO-3340B

Atom D525

The Atom D525 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 21 June 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Pinetrail (2009−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 1.83 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA559. Thermal design power (TDP): 13 Watt. Memory support: DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,707 points. Launch price was $63.

A4 PRO-3340B

The A4 PRO-3340B is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 20 December 2014 (10 years ago). It is based on the Kabini (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FT3. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Memory support: DDR3/DDR3L-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,709 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Atom D525 packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the A4 PRO-3340B offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the A4 PRO-3340B has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.83 GHz on the Atom D525 versus 2.2 GHz on the A4 PRO-3340B — a 18.4% clock advantage for the A4 PRO-3340B (base: 1.8 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Atom D525 uses the Pinetrail (2009−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the A4 PRO-3340B uses Kabini (2013−2014) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Atom D525 scores 1,707 against the A4 PRO-3340B's 1,709 — a 0.1% lead for the A4 PRO-3340B.

Feature	Atom D525	A4 PRO-3340B
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	4 / 4+100%
Boost Clock	1.83 GHz	2.2 GHz+20%
Base Clock	1.8 GHz	2.2 GHz+22%
L3 Cache	0 kB	—
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	2048 kB+300%
Process	45 nm	28 nm-38%
Architecture	Pinetrail (2009−2011)	Kabini (2013−2014)
PassMark	1,707	1,709
Geekbench 6 Single	—	200

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Memory & Platform

The Atom D525 uses the FCBGA559 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the A4 PRO-3340B uses FT3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-800 memory speed. The A4 PRO-3340B supports up to 16 GB of RAM compared to 4 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 1-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 0 (Atom D525) vs 8 (A4 PRO-3340B) — the A4 PRO-3340B offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.

Feature	Atom D525	A4 PRO-3340B
Socket	FCBGA559	FT3
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-800	DDR3-1600
Max RAM Capacity	4 GB	16 GB+300%
RAM Channels	1	1
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	0	8

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Atom D525) / AMD-V (A4 PRO-3340B). Both include integrated graphics — Intel GMA 3150 (Atom D525) and Radeon HD 8240 (A4 PRO-3340B) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A4 PRO-3340B targets Business Laptop. Direct competitor: A4 PRO-3340B rivals Pentium N3520.