CPU
GPU
Core i5-7267U
Athlon II X4 651
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 i5-7267U is positioned at rank 613 and the Athlon II X4 651 is on rank 505, so the Athlon II X4 651 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-7267U
Performance Per Dollar Athlon II X4 651
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-7267U | Athlon II X4 651 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($92) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Llano (2011−2012) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-7267U | Athlon II X4 651 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($92) |
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 i5-7267U and Athlon II X4 651
Core i5-7267U
The Core i5-7267U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 3,622 points. Launch price was $304.
Athlon II X4 651
The Athlon II X4 651 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Llano (2011−2012) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM1. Thermal design power (TDP): 100 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,584 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Core i5-7267U packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Athlon II X4 651 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Athlon II X4 651 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Core i5-7267U versus 3 GHz on the Athlon II X4 651 — a 15.4% clock advantage for the Core i5-7267U (base: 3.1 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Core i5-7267U uses the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Athlon II X4 651 uses Llano (2011−2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-7267U scores 3,622 against the Athlon II X4 651's 3,584 — a 1.1% lead for the Core i5-7267U. L3 cache: 4 MB on the Core i5-7267U vs 0 kB on the Athlon II X4 651.
| Feature | Core i5-7267U | Athlon II X4 651 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 3.5 GHz+17% | 3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.1 GHz+3% | 3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | 1 MB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 14 nm-56% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Kaby Lake (2016−2019) | Llano (2011−2012) |
| PassMark | 3,622+1% | 3,584 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-7267U uses the BGA1356 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Athlon II X4 651 uses FM1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 2133 on the Core i5-7267U versus DDR3-1866 on the Athlon II X4 651 — the Core i5-7267U supports 199.4% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Core i5-7267U supports up to 32 of RAM compared to 16 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 12 (Core i5-7267U) vs 16 (Athlon II X4 651) — the Athlon II X4 651 offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Kaby Lake-U (Core i5-7267U) and AMD FM1 (Athlon II X4 651).
| Feature | Core i5-7267U | Athlon II X4 651 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA1356 | FM1 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 2133+71000% | DDR3-1866 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 | 16 GB+52428700% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 12 | 16+33% |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: true (Core i5-7267U) / not specified (Athlon II X4 651). The Core i5-7267U includes integrated graphics (Intel Iris Plus Graphics 650), while the Athlon II X4 651 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-7267U targets Mobile.
| Feature | Core i5-7267U | Athlon II X4 651 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Intel Iris Plus Graphics 650 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | true | — |
| Target Use | Mobile | — |
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