Athlon 64 X2 5200+ vs Athlon 64 2600+

Aggregate performance score

Athlon 64 2600+
2008
1 core / 1 thread, 15 Watt
0.15
Athlon 64 X2 5200+
2006
2 cores / 2 threads, 89 Watt
0.54
+260%

Athlon 64 X2 5200+ outperforms Athlon 64 2600+ by a whopping 260% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Athlon 64 2600+ and Athlon 64 X2 5200+ processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking33102856
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency0.950.57
Architecture codenameLima (2008−2009)Windsor (2006−2007)
Release dateJanuary 2008 (16 years ago)September 2006 (18 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Athlon 64 2600+ and Athlon 64 X2 5200+ 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 cores1 (Single-Core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads12
Boost clock speed1.6 GHz2.7 GHz
L1 cache128 KB256 KB
L2 cache512 KB512K
L3 cache0 KB0 KB
Chip lithography65 nm90 nm
Die size77 mm2220 mm2
Number of transistors122 million154 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Athlon 64 2600+ and Athlon 64 X2 5200+ 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
SocketAM2AM2
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt89 Watt

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.

Athlon 64 2600+ 0.15
Athlon 64 X2 5200+ 0.54
+260%

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.

Athlon 64 2600+ 243
Athlon 64 X2 5200+ 851
+250%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.15 0.54
Physical cores 1 2
Threads 1 2
Chip lithography 65 nm 90 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 15 Watt 89 Watt

Athlon 64 2600+ has a 38.5% more advanced lithography process, and 493.3% lower power consumption.

Athlon 64 X2 5200+, on the other hand, has a 260% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

The Athlon 64 X2 5200+ is our recommended choice as it beats the Athlon 64 2600+ in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between Athlon 64 2600+ and Athlon 64 X2 5200+, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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