Atom D525 vs Athlon II M300

CPU

GPU

Atom D525

2 Cores4 Thrd13 WWMax: 1.83 GHz2010

Athlon II M300

2 Cores2 Thrd1 WWMax: 2 GHz2009

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Atom D525

2 / 4

1,707

+0.4%

1,700

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX

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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 Athlon II M300 is on rank 940, 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 Athlon II M300

#928

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1726%

#929

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1701%

#930

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1561%

#931

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1554%

#932

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1540%

#934

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1487%

#935

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1426%

#936

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1424%

#937

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1385%

#940

Athlon II M300

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

100%

#944

Athlon Neo X2 L335

MSRP: $80|Avg: $15

98%

#945

Core i7-3610QE

MSRP: $315|Avg: $105

98%

#948

A8-8600P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

97%

#950

FX-9800P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

96%

#951

Celeron 1020E

MSRP: $86|Avg: $20

96%

#954

Core i7-5850EQ

MSRP: $435|Avg: $370

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Athlon II M300 leads in gaming performance. However, the Atom D525 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.4% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Atom D525	Athlon II M300
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($63)	✅ More affordable ($10)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Pinetrail (2009−2011) / 45 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Caspian (2009) / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Athlon II M300 stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 84% cheaper ($10 vs $63) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Atom D525	Athlon II M300
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+527%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($63)	✅ More affordable ($10)

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

Athlon II M300 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Atom D525 and Athlon II M300

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.

Athlon II M300

The Athlon II M300 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Caspian (2009) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: S1g3. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Memory support: DDR2. Passmark benchmark score: 1,700 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

The Atom D525 packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the Athlon II M300's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 1.83 GHz on the Atom D525 versus 2 GHz on the Athlon II M300 — a 8.9% clock advantage for the Athlon II M300. The Atom D525 uses the Pinetrail (2009−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Athlon II M300 uses Caspian (2009) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Atom D525 scores 1,707 against the Athlon II M300's 1,700 — a 0.4% lead for the Atom D525.

Feature	Atom D525	Athlon II M300
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 2
Boost Clock	1.83 GHz	2 GHz+9%
Base Clock	1.8 GHz	—
L3 Cache	0 kB	—
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	1 MB+100%
Process	45 nm	45 nm
Architecture	Pinetrail (2009−2011)	Caspian (2009)
PassMark	1,707	1,700

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Memory & Platform

The Atom D525 uses the FCBGA559 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Athlon II M300 uses S1g3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-800 on the Atom D525 versus 800 on the Athlon II M300 — the Athlon II M300 supports 198.5% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Athlon II M300 supports up to 8 of RAM compared to 4 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 1 (Atom D525) vs 2 (Athlon II M300). Both provide 0 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: Intel NM10 (Atom D525) and S1g3 (Athlon II M300).

Feature	Atom D525	Athlon II M300
Socket	FCBGA559	S1g3
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-800	800+26567%
Max RAM Capacity	4 GB+52428700%	8
RAM Channels	1	2+100%
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	0	0

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Atom D525) / true (Athlon II M300). The Atom D525 includes integrated graphics (Intel GMA 3150), while the Athlon II M300 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Athlon II M300 rivals Core 2 Duo T6400.