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Intel Atom D525 @ 1.80GHz

Explore Intel Atom D525 @ 1.80GHz technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for performance, compatibility and upgrade comparisons.

Last updated: 2026-10-20
1.5/ 10
Technical rating

Outdated for demanding workloads

Intel Atom D525 @ 1.80GHz is a Desktop processor with 2 cores and 4 threads. Its base clock is 1.8 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 396 and a single-thread rating of 293. Its stated TDP is 13 W.

CPU Mark396
336 samples
Single Thread293
Overall rank#5,483
of 6,054
Reference price—

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Outdated for demanding workloads
1.5Outdated for demanding workloads

Intel Atom D525 @ 1.80GHz is a Desktop processor with 2 cores and 4 threads. Its base clock is 1.8 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 396 and a single-thread rating of 293. Its stated TDP is 13 W.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The Intel Atom D525 @ 1.80GHz is a Desktop released in 2010. Recorded specifications include 2 cores and 4 threads, a 13 W reference TDP, a 396 CPU Mark. Use these figures to understand its position, then compare the results with your software and the complete platform.

Reading guide

Read the performance results

The 396 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 293 single-thread result adds context for less-parallel work. Compare the nearby alternatives on this page and do not treat one score as a verdict for every application.

Platform and compatibility

It uses socket BGA559. A matching socket is only the first check; confirm the official motherboard CPU-support list, BIOS revision and board power limits.

Memory and power

The 13 W TDP helps size the cooling class, but it is not the same as peak wall-power consumption.

FAQ

Common processor questions

What are the key Intel Atom D525 @ 1.80GHz specifications?

The main recorded details are 2 cores and 4 threads, a 13 W reference TDP, a 396 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the Intel Atom D525 @ 1.80GHz good for gaming?

The product name or CPU Mark alone cannot answer that. Check single-thread performance, core count, the target graphics card, gaming resolution and results from the games you play.

Which motherboards support the Intel Atom D525 @ 1.80GHz?

Start with BGA559 motherboards, then confirm the official CPU-support list and required BIOS revision for the exact board before buying.

How much power does the Intel Atom D525 @ 1.80GHz use?

The recorded reference TDP is 13 W. Real consumption can be lower or higher depending on power limits, motherboard, workload and cooling.

This guidance interprets recorded specifications and results; it does not claim hands-on device testing. Results can vary with motherboard, power, memory and cooling.

Multi-axis comparison

How does this processor compare?

A direct comparison with nearby processors from the same brand and a similar core count.

5 CPU

Overall and multi-core performance

A higher CPU Mark indicates stronger overall performance.

01AMD Athlon 64 FX-55AMD404 points
02Intel Atom D525 @ 1.80GHzThis CPU396 points
03AMD Athlon 64 3700+AMD394 points
04AMD Athlon 64 3600+AMD391 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

01AMD Athlon 64 FX-55AMD505 points
03AMD Athlon 64 3700+AMD435 points
04Intel Atom D525 @ 1.80GHzThis CPU293 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

01Intel Atom D525 @ 1.80GHzThis CPU30.5 Mark/W
03AMD Athlon 64 3700+AMD4.4 Mark/W
04AMD Athlon 64 FX-55AMD3.9 Mark/W

Bars are relative to the processors shown here, not a global ranking of every CPU.

Detailed benchmark results

Snapshot from 2026-10-20

Data CompressionKBytes/Sec
10,214.00
Data EncryptionMBytes/Sec
102.10
Extended InstructionsMillion Matrices/Sec
165.00
Find Prime NumbersMillion Primes/Sec
2.00
Floating Point MathMOps/Sec
616.00
Integer MathMOps/Sec
1,739.00
PhysicsFrames/Sec
57.00
Random String SortingThousand Strings/Sec
1,383.00

Core specifications

BrandIntel
CategoryDesktop
Release year2010
SocketBGA559
Cores / threads2 / 4
Base clock1.80 GHz
Max turbo—
TDP13 W
Integrated graphics—

Memory support

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Memory type—
Official speed—
Maximum capacity—

Cache hierarchy

L1I2 x 32 KB
L1D2 x 24 KB
L22 x 512 KB