Core i7-660UM vs Athlon Neo MV-40

Core i7-660UM

2 Cores4 Thrd18 WWMax: 2.4 GHz2010

Athlon Neo MV-40

1 Cores1 Thrd512 WWMax: 1.6 GHz2009

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-660UM

2 / 4

1,279

+0.4%

Atom D2550

Pentium T3400

Pentium Dual-Core E2200

1,274

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

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 Core i7-660UM is positioned at rank 1225 and the Athlon Neo MV-40 is on rank 1020, so the Athlon Neo MV-40 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 Core i7-660UM

#1213

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

7280%

#1214

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

7174%

#1215

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

6586%

#1216

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

6556%

#1217

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

6496%

#1219

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

6273%

#1220

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

6015%

#1221

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

6005%

#1222

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

5844%

#1225

Core i7-660UM

MSRP: $317|Avg: N/A

100%

#1226

C-30

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

100%

#1228

Core i7-620UM

MSRP: $278|Avg: N/A

97%

#1230

Celeron 570

MSRP: $134|Avg: $15

94%

#1231

Core i7-820QM

MSRP: $546|Avg: N/A

83%

#1233

Core Duo T2700

MSRP: $663|Avg: N/A

70%

#1235

Pentium SU4100

MSRP: $289|Avg: $15

59%

#1236

Core Solo T1400

MSRP: $200|Avg: $5

53%

#1237

Core i7-940XM

MSRP: $1096|Avg: N/A

51%

#1238

Core Solo T1350

MSRP: $200|Avg: $70

50%

#1240

Core Solo T1300

MSRP: $209|Avg: $10

46%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Athlon Neo MV-40

#1008

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2303%

#1009

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2269%

#1010

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2083%

#1011

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2074%

#1012

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2055%

#1014

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1984%

#1015

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1903%

#1016

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1900%

#1017

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1849%

#1020

Athlon Neo MV-40

MSRP: $100|Avg: $5

100%

#1021

Core i7-4860EQ

MSRP: $434|Avg: $80

100%

#1022

Pentium SU2700

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

100%

#1023

A4-1250

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

99%

#1025

Core i5-4200M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

98%

#1026

Celeron 1000M

MSRP: $86|Avg: N/A

98%

#1028

Celeron B840

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

97%

#1029

Celeron M 743

MSRP: $107|Avg: $15

97%

#1030

Core i7-3612QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

97%

#1031

Pentium 967

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

96%

#1032

Core i5-4400E

MSRP: $266|Avg: $50

96%

#1034

Pentium Dual Core T4400

MSRP: $107|Avg: $5

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i7-660UM delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Athlon Neo MV-40 in both compute-intensive tasks (0.4% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i7-660UM	Athlon Neo MV-40
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($317)	✅ More affordable ($5)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Arrandale (2010−2011) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Huron (2009) / 65 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Value Proposition: While both processors are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Athlon Neo MV-40 holds the technical lead in efficiency. Priced at $5 (vs $317), it costs 98% less. While offering basic entry-level performance, it results in a 6215% higher cost efficiency score compared to the Core i7-660UM.

Insight	Core i7-660UM	Athlon Neo MV-40
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+6215%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($317)	✅ More affordable ($5)

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.

Core i7-660UM Benchmark Check

Athlon Neo MV-40 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-660UM and Athlon Neo MV-40

Core i7-660UM

The Core i7-660UM is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 May 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.33 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1288. Thermal design power (TDP): 18 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-800. Passmark benchmark score: 1,279 points. Launch price was $317.

Athlon Neo MV-40

The Athlon Neo MV-40 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Huron (2009) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 1.6 GHz. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: ASB1. Thermal design power (TDP): 512 kB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,274 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-660UM packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Athlon Neo MV-40 offers 1 cores / 1 threads — the Core i7-660UM has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the Core i7-660UM versus 1.6 GHz on the Athlon Neo MV-40 — a 40% clock advantage for the Core i7-660UM. The Core i7-660UM uses the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the Athlon Neo MV-40 uses Huron (2009) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-660UM scores 1,279 against the Athlon Neo MV-40's 1,274 — a 0.4% lead for the Core i7-660UM.

Feature	Core i7-660UM	Athlon Neo MV-40
Cores / Threads	2 / 4+100%	1 / 1
Boost Clock	2.4 GHz+50%	1.6 GHz
Base Clock	1.33 GHz	—
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)	—
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	512 kB+100%
Process	32 nm-51%	65 nm
Architecture	Arrandale (2010−2011)	Huron (2009)
PassMark	1,279	1,274
Geekbench 6 Single	250	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	600	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-660UM uses the BGA1288 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Athlon Neo MV-40 uses ASB1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1066 on the Core i7-660UM versus DDR2-667 on the Athlon Neo MV-40 — the Core i7-660UM supports 40% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Core i7-660UM 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. PCIe lanes: 16 (Core i7-660UM) vs 0 (Athlon Neo MV-40) — the Core i7-660UM offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: PM55,HM55,QM57,HM57 (Core i7-660UM) and AMD ASB1 (Athlon Neo MV-40).

Feature	Core i7-660UM	Athlon Neo MV-40
Socket	BGA1288	ASB1
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1066+50%	DDR2-667
Max RAM Capacity	8 GB+100%	4 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	16	0

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-660UM) / not specified (Athlon Neo MV-40). The Core i7-660UM includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics), while the Athlon Neo MV-40 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-660UM targets Budget.