C-70 vs Athlon II Neo K125
C-70
Athlon II Neo K125
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 C-70 is positioned at rank 694 and the Athlon II Neo K125 is on rank 982, so the C-70 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar C-70
Performance Per Dollar Athlon II Neo K125
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | C-70 | Athlon II Neo K125 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($100) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Ontario (2011−2012) / 40 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Geneva (2010) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | C-70 | Athlon II Neo K125 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($100) |
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 C-70 and Athlon II Neo K125
C-70
The C-70 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 1 September 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Ontario (2011−2012) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1 GHz, with boost up to 1.33 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 40 nm process technology. Socket: FT1. Thermal design power (TDP): 9 Watt. Memory support: DDR3 Single-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 1,495 points. Launch price was $69.
Athlon II Neo K125
The Athlon II Neo K125 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Geneva (2010) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 1.7 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: S1. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,491 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The C-70 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Athlon II Neo K125 offers 1 cores / 1 threads — the C-70 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 1.33 GHz on the C-70 versus 1.7 GHz on the Athlon II Neo K125 — a 24.4% clock advantage for the Athlon II Neo K125. The C-70 uses the Ontario (2011−2012) architecture (40 nm), while the Athlon II Neo K125 uses Geneva (2010) (45 nm). In PassMark, the C-70 scores 1,495 against the Athlon II Neo K125's 1,491 — a 0.3% lead for the C-70.
| Feature | C-70 | Athlon II Neo K125 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2+100% | 1 / 1 |
| Boost Clock | 1.33 GHz | 1.7 GHz+28% |
| Base Clock | 1 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | — |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 1 MB+100% |
| Process | 40 nm-11% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Ontario (2011−2012) | Geneva (2010) |
| PassMark | 1,495 | 1,491 |
Memory & Platform
The C-70 uses the FT1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Athlon II Neo K125 uses S1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1066 memory speed. Both support up to 4 GB of RAM. Memory channels: 1 (C-70) vs 2 (Athlon II Neo K125). PCIe lanes: 4 (C-70) vs 0 (Athlon II Neo K125) — the C-70 offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AMD BGA413 (C-70) and AMD ASB2 (Athlon II Neo K125).
| Feature | C-70 | Athlon II Neo K125 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FT1 | S1 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1066 | DDR3-800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| RAM Channels | 1 | 2+100% |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 4 | 0 |
Advanced Features
The C-70 includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 7290), while the Athlon II Neo K125 requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | C-70 | Athlon II Neo K125 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Radeon HD 7290 | — |
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