Core 2 Duo SU7300 vs Athlon II Neo K125
Core 2 Duo SU7300
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 Core 2 Duo SU7300 is positioned at rank 43 and the Athlon II Neo K125 is on rank 982, so the Core 2 Duo SU7300 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Duo SU7300
Performance Per Dollar Athlon II Neo K125
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core 2 Duo SU7300 | Athlon II Neo K125 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($289) | ✅ More affordable ($100) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Geneva (2010) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core 2 Duo SU7300 | Athlon II Neo K125 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+188%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($289) | ✅ More affordable ($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 Core 2 Duo SU7300 and Athlon II Neo K125
Core 2 Duo SU7300
The Core 2 Duo SU7300 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2008-01-01. It is based on the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.3 GHz, with boost up to 1.3 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB Intel® Smart Cache. L2 cache: 3 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: BGA956. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,496 points. Launch price was $249.
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 Core 2 Duo SU7300 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Athlon II Neo K125 offers 1 cores / 1 threads — the Core 2 Duo SU7300 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 1.3 GHz on the Core 2 Duo SU7300 versus 1.7 GHz on the Athlon II Neo K125 — a 26.7% clock advantage for the Athlon II Neo K125. The Core 2 Duo SU7300 uses the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Athlon II Neo K125 uses Geneva (2010) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Core 2 Duo SU7300 scores 1,496 against the Athlon II Neo K125's 1,491 — a 0.3% lead for the Core 2 Duo SU7300.
| Feature | Core 2 Duo SU7300 | Athlon II Neo K125 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2+100% | 1 / 1 |
| Boost Clock | 1.3 GHz | 1.7 GHz+31% |
| Base Clock | 1.3 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB Intel® Smart Cache | — |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB+200% | 1 MB |
| Process | 45 nm | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Penryn (2008−2011) | Geneva (2010) |
| PassMark | 1,496 | 1,491 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 188 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 338 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core 2 Duo SU7300 uses the BGA956 socket (PCIe 1.1), 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. The Core 2 Duo SU7300 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: GS45,GM45 (Core 2 Duo SU7300) and AMD ASB2 (Athlon II Neo K125).
| Feature | Core 2 Duo SU7300 | Athlon II Neo K125 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA956 | S1 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 2.0+82% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1066 | DDR3-800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB+100% | 4 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x (Core 2 Duo SU7300) / not specified (Athlon II Neo K125). Primary use case: Core 2 Duo SU7300 targets Ultra-Low Voltage Laptop.
| Feature | Core 2 Duo SU7300 | Athlon II Neo K125 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x | — |
| Target Use | Ultra-Low Voltage Laptop | — |
Value Analysis
The Core 2 Duo SU7300 launched at $289 MSRP, while the Athlon II Neo K125 debuted at $100.
| Feature | Core 2 Duo SU7300 | Athlon II Neo K125 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $289 | $100-65% |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $100 |
| Release Date | 2009 | 2010 |
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