CPU Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Atom x7425E edges out the AMD Athlon 200GE in average benchmark score, with 1273 versus 1261. This places the Atom at the 35th percentile of all CPUs, while the Athlon sits just one point lower at the 34th percentile.

Q: How does the Atom x7425E perform in multi-core Cinebench tests?

A: The Atom x7425E wins every head-to-head multi-core test by a consistent margin of 26.6%. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, it scores 4403 versus the Athlon's 3479; in R20 multi-core, it scores 1849 versus 1461.

Q: Does the Athlon 200GE win any benchmark comparison?

A: No. The head-to-head data shows the Atom x7425E winning all five compared tests, with the Athlon 200GE recording zero wins. The Athlon's closest result is in Cinebench R23 single-core, where it trails by 26.5%.

Q: What are the core and thread configurations?

A: The Atom x7425E has 4 cores and 4 threads, while the Athlon 200GE has 2 cores and 4 threads. Despite having fewer physical cores, the Athlon's simultaneous multithreading brings its thread count to parity.

Q: What is the difference in power consumption?

A: The Atom x7425E carries a 12W TDP, while the Athlon 200GE is rated at 35W. That is a substantial gap, making the Atom far more power-efficient on paper.

Q: Which processor supports faster memory bandwidth?

A: The Athlon 200GE has a dual-channel memory bus delivering 42.7 GB/s, whereas the Atom x7425E uses single-channel memory at 38.4 GB/s. The Athlon offers roughly 11% more theoretical bandwidth, despite being slower in CPU compute tests.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The Intel Atom x7425E is built on Alder Lake-N architecture, using Gracemont efficiency cores fabricated on Intel's 10nm process. The AMD Athlon 200GE uses the original Zen architecture (Raven Ridge) on a 14nm process from GlobalFoundries. The Atom integrates 4 physical cores with no hyperthreading, while the Athlon packs 2 physical cores with 4 threads via SMT.

Cache layouts differ noticeably. The Atom x7425E provides 96 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of shared L2, and 6 MB of shared L3. The Athlon 200GE also has 96 KB L1 per core, but only 512 KB of L2 per core (totaling 1 MB), and 4 MB of shared L3. The Atom's larger total cache, 6 MB L3 versus 4 MB, likely contributes to its benchmark advantage. The Athlon does have a documented transistor count of 4,950 million on a 209.8 mm² die, while the Atom's transistor count and die size are not listed.

Memory architecture differs as well. The Atom supports both DDR4 and DDR5, but only through a single-channel bus with 38.4 GB/s bandwidth. The Athlon supports DDR4 exclusively, but through a dual-channel bus achieving 42.7 GB/s. ECC memory is not supported by either processor. PCIe connectivity is similar in generation, both are Gen 3, but the Atom exposes 9 CPU lanes versus the Athlon's 8.

Integrated graphics also diverge. The Atom carries UHD Graphics with 24 execution units; the Athlon includes Radeon Vega 3. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The Atom targets the mobile segment with a BGA 1264 socket, while the Athlon is a desktop part for Socket AM4. Release dates are far apart: the Atom arrived in January 2023, the Athlon in September 2018. The Atom's launch MSRP is $58; the Athlon's is $55.

The Verdict

The benchmark data is unambiguous: the Intel Atom x7425E outperforms the AMD Athlon 200GE in every compute test measured. The Atom wins all five head-to-head Cinebench comparisons, with margins ranging from 26.2% to 26.6%. Its average benchmark score of 1273 also tops the Athlon's 1261. The percentile ranking reinforces this, 35th for the Atom versus 34th for the Athlon.

For users prioritizing raw multi-threaded compute, the Atom's four physical cores give it a structural advantage over the Athlon's two. The Atom delivers 26.6% higher scores in Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 multi-core tests. Single-core performance tells the same story, with the Atom ahead by roughly 26% in each single-core test. This consistency across all Cinebench versions suggests the gap is fundamental, not test-specific.

The Athlon 200GE does hold advantages in memory bandwidth (42.7 GB/s versus 38.4 GB/s) and dual-channel support, which could matter for memory-sensitive workloads not captured in these benchmarks. It also offers a desktop socket (AM4) versus the Atom's mobile BGA package, potentially easing system integration. However, on the measured benchmarks, the Athlon offers no performance win.

The choice depends on the use case. The Atom x7425E is the clear pick for compute-bound tasks where its 12W TDP and superior Cinebench scores matter. The Athlon 200GE may appeal where dual-channel memory bandwidth or a desktop form factor takes priority, but the data shows it trailing in every CPU benchmark recorded. For anyone choosing purely on benchmark performance, the Atom x7425E is the stronger processor.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Atom x7425E | AMD Athlon 200GE |

|---|---|---|

| Cores | 4 | 2 |

| Threads | 4 | 4 |

| Base Clock | 1500 MHz | 3200 MHz |

| Boost Clock | 3.40 GHz | None |

| TDP | 12W | 35W |

| Socket | Intel BGA 1264 | AMD Socket AM4 |

| Architecture | Alder Lake | Zen |

| Process Node | 10 nm | 14 nm |

| Foundry | Intel | GlobalFoundries |

| Transistors | Not listed | 4,950 million |

| Die Size | Not listed | 209.8 mm² |

| L1 Cache | 96 KB (per core) | 96 KB (per core) |

| L2 Cache | 2 MB (shared) | 512 KB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 6 MB (shared) | 4 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR4, DDR5 | DDR4 |

| Memory Bus | Single-channel | Dual-channel |

| Memory Bandwidth | 38.4 GB/s | 42.7 GB/s |

| PCIe | Gen 3, 9 Lanes | Gen 3, 8 Lanes |

| Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 24EU | Radeon Vega 3 |

| Market Segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Release Date | January 2023 | September 2018 |

| Launch MSRP | $58 | $55 |

The base clocks are striking: the Athlon runs at 3200 MHz natively, more than double the Atom's 1500 MHz base. Yet the Atom's 3.40 GHz boost clock closes much of that gap in single-threaded bursts. The Atom compensates for its lower base frequency with four physical cores and a larger L3 cache.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head results form a remarkably consistent pattern. The Intel Atom x7425E wins every test, with all multi-core deltas sitting at exactly 26.6% and single-core deltas at 26.2% or 26.5%. This uniformity suggests the performance gap is structural rather than workload-dependent.

In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the Atom scores 443 versus the Athlon's 350, a 26.6% lead. The R20 multi-core test shows 1849 versus 1461, again a 26.6% margin. Cinebench R23 multi-core follows with 4403 versus 3479, maintaining the exact same 26.6% delta. These three tests span different Cinebench generations but produce identical relative gaps, indicating a stable performance hierarchy.

Single-core results tell a slightly different but still decisive story. In Cinebench R20 single-core, the Atom scores 260 against the Athlon's 206, a 26.2% advantage. Cinebench R23 single-core shows 621 versus 491, a 26.5% lead. The Atom's single-core advantage is nearly as large as its multi-core edge, which is noteworthy given the Athlon's much higher base clock of 3200 MHz versus 1500 MHz. The Atom's boost clock of 3.40 GHz and newer architecture evidently overcome the Athlon's frequency advantage.

The average benchmark scores place these processors in the same performance tier. The Atom's 1273 average sits just 0.9% above the Athlon's 1261. Both processors rank near the 34-35th percentile of all CPUs. The nearest rivals confirm this positioning: the Atom's closest competitor is the Intel Core i5-4430S at 1274 (0% delta), while the Athlon's nearest is the Intel Core i7-3615QM at 1260 (0% delta). The two processors even share a rival, the Intel Xeon W-2102 appears in both lists, essentially tying with each.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Atom x7425E wins decisively in CPU compute across every benchmark category. Its 26.6% multi-core advantage in Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 makes it the stronger choice for rendering, video encoding, compilation, and other parallel workloads. The single-core wins of 26.2% to 26.5% also favor the Atom for general responsiveness and lightly threaded applications. With a 12W TDP, the Atom achieves this while drawing less than a third of the Athlon's 35W power budget, a compelling efficiency story for mobile or fanless designs. The Atom's larger 6 MB L3 cache and four physical cores underpin its compute supremacy.

The AMD Athlon 200GE wins in memory bandwidth and platform flexibility. Its dual-channel bus delivers 42.7 GB/s versus the Atom's 38.4 GB/s single-channel figure, a meaningful advantage for memory-bound tasks like certain database workloads or integrated graphics scenarios. The Athlon's desktop AM4 socket offers broader motherboard compatibility than the Atom's BGA 1264 mobile package. Its higher base clock of 3200 MHz could also benefit workloads that scale with raw frequency in short bursts, though the benchmark data does not reflect this. The Athlon's 4,950 million transistors and dedicated die size documentation provide more transparency for system integrators.

For integrated graphics, the data does not include comparative scores, so any assessment must rest on the specifications alone, the Atom's UHD Graphics 24EU versus the Athlon's Radeon Vega 3. The Athlon's dual-channel memory would likely give its iGPU a bandwidth advantage, but no benchmark confirms this. Ultimately, the Atom x7425E is the performance winner in every measured test, while the Athlon 200GE retains niche advantages in memory bandwidth and desktop ecosystem integration.