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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Atom D525 vs Pentium E5400

The Atom D525 is slightly faster than the Pentium E5400 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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  • Up to 3% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 1 year and 5 months newer

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

Scorehelp

Pentium E5400 ranks 25 points higher.

Threadshelp

Atom D525 has 2 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp
Base Frequencyhelp
Intel Atom D525 Logo
Atom D525
1.834 GHz

Pentium E5400 has a 47% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp
TDPhelp

Atom D525 draws 52W less power.

Pricehelp
Intel BGA 437
Sockethelp
LGA775
Pineview
Codenamehelp
Wolfdale
Mobile
Segmenthelp
Desktop
No Integrated Graphics
Integrated GPUhelp
No Integrated Graphics
DDR2, DDR3
RAMhelp
DDR1, DDR2, DDR3
Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Atom D525 or Pentium E5400?expand_more
The Atom D525. It's 109% faster than the Pentium E5400 on average across 100+ games, scoring 23/100 vs 48/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Atom D525 than Pentium E5400?expand_more
109% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Atom D525 or Pentium E5400?expand_more
The Atom D525 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Atom D525 worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 23/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Atom D525 and Pentium E5400?expand_more
Performance: Atom D525 scores 23/100, Pentium E5400 scores 48/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Atom D525 or Pentium E5400 bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Atom D525 or Pentium E5400?expand_more
The Atom D525 is the stronger pick at 23/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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