Athlon Neo MV-40
AMD
PassMark
1,274
MSRP
$100
AVG Price
$5
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
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Overview
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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Performance Per Dollar Athlon Neo MV-40
FPS Benchmarks
Predicted performance for Athlon Neo MV-40 across popular games. Tested paired with RTX 4090 to isolate CPU performance.
ARC Raiders
Counter-Strike 2
League of Legends
Left 4 Dead 2
Path of Exile 2
Phasmophobia
Project Zomboid
Stardew Valley
Starfield
Team Fortress 2
Technical Analysis
Detailed breakdown of Athlon Neo MV-40 specifications and capabilities.
Processing Power
The Athlon Neo MV-40 is a 1-core / 1-thread processor based on the Huron (2009) architecture, manufactured on a 65 nm process node. It reaches a maximum boost clock of 1.6 GHz— higher boost clocks directly translate to better single-threaded performance and responsiveness in gaming. In the PassMark benchmark (a comprehensive multi-threaded test), it scores 1,274, placing it in the Entry Level performance tier as a Legacy generation product.
| Specification | Athlon Neo MV-40 |
|---|---|
| Cores / ThreadsPhysical/logical processing units | 1C / 1T |
| Max Boost ClockPeak single-core speed under boost | 1.6 GHz |
| ArchitectureCPU microarchitecture design | Huron (2009) |
| Process NodeFabrication technology — smaller = more efficient | 65 nm |
| L2 CachePer-core fast cache for frequently accessed data | 512 kB |
| L1 CacheUltra-fast per-core cache | 128 kB |
| Bus SpeedData bus frequency | 1600 MHz |
| Max TemperatureMaximum safe operating temperature (Tjmax) | 95 °C |
| 64-bit Support | Yes |
| Windows 11 Compatible | No |
| PassMark ScoreOverall multi-threaded benchmark score | 1,274 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon Neo MV-40 fits into the ASB1 socket and supports PCIe 2.0 with 0 total PCIe lanes for expansion cards and storage.
| Specification | Athlon Neo MV-40 |
|---|---|
| TypeDesktop or Laptop processor | Laptop |
| SeriesProduct family | AMD Athlon Neo |
| SocketMotherboard socket required | ASB1 |
| PCIe GenerationPeripheral interconnect speed — affects GPU and SSD bandwidth | PCIe 2.0 |
| PCIe LanesTotal available lanes for GPUs, NVMe drives, and expansion | 0 |
| Max RAM SpeedMaximum officially supported memory frequency | DDR2-667 |
| Max RAM CapacityMaximum installable memory | 4 GB |
| RAM ChannelsDual-channel doubles bandwidth vs single-channel | 2 |
| ECC SupportError-Correcting Code memory — prevents data corruption | No |
| Integrated GPUBuilt-in graphics processor | No |
| Compatible ChipsetsMotherboard chipsets that support this CPU | AMD ASB1 |
Power & Cooling
The Athlon Neo MV-40 has a rated TDP (Thermal Design Power) of 512 kB — this indicates the amount of heat generated under sustained load and determines what cooling solution is needed.
| Specification | Athlon Neo MV-40 |
|---|---|
| TDPThermal Design Power — heat output under sustained workload | 512 kB |
| Max TemperatureMaximum safe junction temperature (Tjmax) | 95 °C |
Value Analysis
At an average price of $5 (MSRP: $100), the Athlon Neo MV-40 delivers 255 PassMark points per dollar. Performance ranking position: #3553 out of all indexed processors.
| Specification | Athlon Neo MV-40 |
|---|---|
| MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price | $100 |
| Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days | $5 |
| Launch PriceOriginal retail price at launch | $149 |
| Performance RankPosition in overall performance ranking | #3553 |
| Release DateLaunch date | 2009-01-01 |
| Release Year | 2009 |
| DesignerArchitecture designer (e.g. Intel, AMD) | AMD |
Specifications Reference
Raw spec sheet for quick lookup. The analysis cards above explain what these fields mean in practice.
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General Information
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General Information
7 specs
| Type | Laptop |
| Series | AMD Athlon Neo |
| Designer | AMD |
| Launch Price | $149 |
| Release Date | 2009-01-01 |
| Architecture Codename | Huron (2009) |
| Performance Ranking Position | 3553 |
Technical Specifications
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Technical Specifications
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| Cores | 1 |
| Threads | 1 |
| L1 Cache | 128 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB |
| Bus Speed | 1600 MHz |
| Max Frequency | 1.6 GHz |
| 64-Bit Support | + |
| Process Technology | 65 nm |
| Max Core Temperature | 95 °C |
| Windows 11 Compatible | - |
Compatibility
3 specs
Compatibility
3 specs
| Socket | ASB1 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 |
| Power Consumption (TDP) | 512 kB |
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