Atom D525
VS
Turion X2 RM-75

Atom D525 vs Turion X2 RM-75

Intel

Atom D525

2 Cores4 Thrd13 WWMax: 1.83 GHz2010
VS
AMD

Turion X2 RM-75

2 Cores2 Thrd1 WWMax: 2.2 GHz2009

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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Atom D525 is positioned at rank 31 and the Turion X2 RM-75 is on rank 366, 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 Turion X2 RM-75

#111
Ryzen 5 PRO 5675U
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $180
99%
#354
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
513%
#355
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
505%
#356
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
464%
#357
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
462%
#358
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
457%
#360
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
442%
#361
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
424%
#362
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
423%
#363
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
411%
#366
Turion X2 RM-75
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#375
Pentium Dual Core T3200
MSRP: $64|Avg: $5
98%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Turion X2 RM-75 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Atom D525 in both compute-intensive tasks (0.6% faster) and gaming workloads.
InsightAtom D525Turion X2 RM-75
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 (Lion (2008−2009) / 65 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightAtom D525Turion X2 RM-75
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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Atom D525 and Turion X2 RM-75

Intel

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.

AMD

Turion X2 RM-75

The Turion X2 RM-75 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Lion (2008−2009) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2.2 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: 1,717 points. Launch price was $69.

Processing Power

The Atom D525 packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the Turion X2 RM-75's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 1.83 GHz on the Atom D525 versus 2.2 GHz on the Turion X2 RM-75 — a 18.4% clock advantage for the Turion X2 RM-75. The Atom D525 uses the Pinetrail (2009−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Turion X2 RM-75 uses Lion (2008−2009) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Atom D525 scores 1,707 against the Turion X2 RM-75's 1,717 — a 0.6% lead for the Turion X2 RM-75. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.

FeatureAtom D525Turion X2 RM-75
Cores / Threads
2 / 4
2 / 2
Boost Clock
1.83 GHz
2.2 GHz+20%
Base Clock
1.8 GHz
L3 Cache
0 kB
0 kB
L2 Cache
512K (per core)
1 MB+100%
Process
45 nm-31%
65 nm
Architecture
Pinetrail (2009−2011)
Lion (2008−2009)
PassMark
1,707
1,717
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Memory & Platform

The Atom D525 uses the FCBGA559 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Turion X2 RM-75 uses S1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureAtom D525Turion X2 RM-75
Socket
FCBGA559
S1
PCIe Generation
PCIe 2.0
PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed
DDR3-800
Max RAM Capacity
4 GB
RAM Channels
1
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
0
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Advanced Features

The Atom D525 includes integrated graphics (Intel GMA 3150), while the Turion X2 RM-75 requires a dedicated GPU.

FeatureAtom D525Turion X2 RM-75
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
Intel GMA 3150