Athlon 64 FX-51 vs A6-7480

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Aggregate performance score

A6-7480
2018
2 cores / 2 threads, 45 Watt
1.16
+314%
Athlon 64 FX-51
2003
1 core / 1 thread, 89 Watt
0.28

A6-7480 outperforms Athlon 64 FX-51 by a whopping 314% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing A6-7480 and Athlon 64 FX-51 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking23843135
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency2.440.30
Architecture codenameCarrizo (2015−2018)SledgeHammer (2003−2005)
Release date26 October 2018 (6 years ago)September 2003 (21 year ago)

Detailed specifications

A6-7480 and Athlon 64 FX-51 basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores2 (Dual-core)1 (Single-Core)
Threads21
Base clock speed3.5 GHzno data
Boost clock speed3.8 GHz2.2 GHz
L1 cache160K128 KB
L2 cache1 MB (shared)1 MB
L3 cacheno data0 KB
Chip lithography28 nm130 nm
Die size250 mm2193 mm2
Number of transistors3,100 million105 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibilityno data-

Compatibility

Information on A6-7480 and Athlon 64 FX-51 compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFM2+940
Power consumption (TDP)45 Watt89 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by A6-7480 and Athlon 64 FX-51. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI+-
FMA+-
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Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by A6-7480 and Athlon 64 FX-51 are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by A6-7480 and Athlon 64 FX-51. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3-2133no data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardRadeon R5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by A6-7480 and Athlon 64 FX-51.

PCIe version3.0no data

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

A6-7480 1.16
+314%
Athlon 64 FX-51 0.28

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

A6-7480 1837
+320%
Athlon 64 FX-51 437

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.16 0.28
Physical cores 2 1
Threads 2 1
Chip lithography 28 nm 130 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 45 Watt 89 Watt

A6-7480 has a 314.3% higher aggregate performance score, 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, a 364.3% more advanced lithography process, and 97.8% lower power consumption.

The A6-7480 is our recommended choice as it beats the Athlon 64 FX-51 in performance tests.


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