Atom D525

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Atom D525

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.


Overall Score

Overall score for Atom D525 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

3,850 Rank: 1994
Rank Name Score Visual
1990 Pentium N3510 3,852
+0.1%
1991 Core 2 Duo T9550 3,851
+0%
1992 Intel Atom x5-Z8500 3,850
+0%
1993 E1-1200 3,850
+0%
1994 Atom D525 3,850
1995 Athlon X2 BE-2400 3,849
+-0%
1996 Atom Z3775 3,847
-0.1%
1997 Atom N570 3,845
-0.1%
1998 Atom D425 3,845
-0.1%
1999 Sempron LE-1300 3,841
-0.2%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Atom D525 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,248 Rank: 1912
Rank Name Score Visual
1908 A6-4455M 4,249
+0%
1909 Atom N570 4,249
+0%
1910 E1-1500 4,249
+0%
1911 Core i5-2537M 4,248
+0%
1912 Atom D525 4,248
1913 Intel Core i3-370M 4,247
+-0%
1914 Core 2 Duo P7350 4,247
+-0%
1915 Celeron N3050 4,247
+-0%
1916 Celeron 450 4,247
+-0%
1917 Intel Atom x5-Z8300 4,246
+-0%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Atom D525 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

3,585 Rank: 1981
Rank Name Score Visual
1977 Phenom X4 9500 3,605
+0.6%
1978 E1-1200 3,600
+0.4%
1979 Celeron N2940 3,588
+0.1%
1980 Celeron N3010 3,585
+0%
1981 Atom D525 3,585
1982 Intel Pentium N3710 3,584
+-0%
1983 Intel Atom x5-Z8550 3,584
+-0%
1984 Atom D425 3,584
+-0%
1985 Celeron N3150 3,582
-0.1%
1986 Celeron N2930 3,578
-0.2%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.


Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Atom D525 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,460 Rank: 1739
Rank Name Score Visual
1735 Atom Z3740D 4,460
+0%
1736 E1-1200 4,460
+0%
1737 A4-1200 4,460
+0%
1738 E1-2100 4,460
+0%
1739 Atom D525 4,460
1740 Celeron N2810 4,460
+0%
1741 Atom D2550 4,460
+0%
1742 E1-1500 4,460
+0%
1743 Celeron 807UE 4,459
+-0%
1744 Atom 330 4,459
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Atom D525 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,432 Rank: 1725
Rank Name Score Visual
1721 Celeron G460 4,433
+0%
1722 Celeron 857 4,432
+0%
1723 E1-7010 4,432
+0%
1724 E-450 4,432
+0%
1725 Atom D525 4,432
1726 Pentium 4 3.80GHz 4,431
+-0%
1727 V140 4,431
+-0%
1728 E-350 4,431
+-0%
1729 E1-2500 4,431
+-0%
1730 Celeron N2810 4,431
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Atom D525 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,443 Rank: 1726
Rank Name Score Visual
1722 Atom D2550 4,445
+0%
1723 Sempron 2650 4,445
+0%
1724 Sempron 140 4,444
+0%
1725 E1-2500 4,444
+0%
1726 Atom D525 4,443
1727 Celeron N2805 4,443
+0%
1728 E1-6010 4,443
+0%
1729 Pentium 4 3.80GHz 4,442
+-0%
1730 Celeron 900 4,441
+-0%
1731 E2-2000 4,441
+-0%

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Atom D525 Details

The Intel Atom D525, launched in June 2010, is a mobile processor built on the 45 nm Pineview architecture, representing an early generation of low-power computing solutions from Intel. With a TDP of just 13 W, it was designed for energy efficiency in netbooks and small form-factor devices, emphasizing power savings over raw performance. Despite its age, the D525 remains notable for its integration of Intel Hyper-Threading, which enables four threads across two physical cores, enhancing multitasking capabilities in lightweight workloads. It operates at a base frequency of 1.8 GHz, with a turbo frequency reaching 1.86 GHz, making it suitable for basic productivity tasks but ill-suited for modern demanding applications.

The processor supports DDR2 667/800 and DDR3 800 memory via a single channel, with a maximum memory bandwidth of 6.4 GB/s and a cap of 4 GB of RAM. It features 512 KB of L2 cache per core, a modest amount by today's standards, and includes the GMA 3150 integrated graphics, capable of handling HD video playback and basic display output with support for up to two monitors. While it lacks support for modern instruction sets like SSE4.2 and AVX, it retains a range of legacy technologies including MMX, SSE, and AES-NI, along with virtualization features such as VT-x and VT-d. As of March 2026, the Atom D525 holds an overall Passmark score of 3850, placing it #1992 out of 2060 processors, with single-core and multicore scores of 3585 and 4248, respectively.

Its performance is comparable to other low-end mobile processors from the same era, such as the Atom N570 and Celeron N3050, but significantly behind modern offerings. The D525's strengths lie in its low power consumption and adequate performance for basic office use, making it a relic of the early netbook era rather than a viable option for contemporary computing needs.
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Intel Atom D525

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Atom D525
Model Number: D525
Cores: 2
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 1800 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 14x (locked)
Core Name: Pineview
Socket: FCBGA559
Package: FC-BGA12F
Target Segment: Mobile
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 13 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 62.464 KiB
L2 Cache: 0.488 MiB

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3 800 (SODIMM only); DDR2 667/800
Memory Channels: 1
Maximum Memory: 0 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 6.4 GB/s
ECC Support: No

PCI-Express Specifications

PCIe Revision: 2.0
PCIe Lanes: 4
PCIe Configuration: 1x4/2x2/1x2 + 2x1/4x1

Integrated Graphics

GPU: Integrated
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 756 MHz

Physical Specifications

Process: 45 nm
Die Area: 66 mm²
Transistor Count: 0.00 billion
Manufacturer: Intel
Word Size: 64-bit

CPU Features

MMX EMMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX AVX2 AES CLMUL x86-16 x86-32 x86-64 Real Protected SMM FPU NX HT TBT 2.0 EIST TXT vPro VT-x VT-d EPT Secure Key SMEP SIPP IPT TSX Flex Memory MWT ATT FMA

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