Processor N200 vs Athlon 64 FX-55

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Aggregate performance score

Athlon 64 FX-55
2004
1 core / 1 thread, 104 Watt
0.25
Processor N200
2023
4 cores / 4 threads, 6 Watt
1.56
+524%

Processor N200 outperforms Athlon 64 FX-55 by a whopping 524% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Athlon 64 FX-55 and Processor N200 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking31632122
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataIntel Alder Lake-N
Power efficiency0.2324.59
Architecture codenameClawhammer (2001−2005)Alder Lake-N (2023)
Release date10 October 2004 (20 years ago)3 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$180$193

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Athlon 64 FX-55 and Processor N200 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)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads14
Base clock speed2.6 GHz0.1 GHz
Boost clock speed2.6 GHz3.7 GHz
L1 cache128 KB96 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB2 MB (shared)
L3 cache0 KB6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography130 nm10 nm
Die size193 mm2no data
Maximum core temperatureno data105 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)63 °Cno data
Number of transistors105 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Athlon 64 FX-55 and Processor N200 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
Socket939Intel BGA 1264
Power consumption (TDP)104 Watt6 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Athlon 64 FX-55 and Processor N200. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI-+
AVX-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+

Security technologies

Athlon 64 FX-55 and Processor N200 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Athlon 64 FX-55 and Processor N200 are enumerated here.

VT-dno data+
VT-xno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Athlon 64 FX-55 and Processor N200. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR1 Depends on motherboardDDR4, DDR5 4800 MHz Single-channel

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardOn certain motherboards (Chipset feature)Intel UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake) (450 - 750 MHz)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Athlon 64 FX-55 and Processor N200.

PCIe versionno data3.0
PCI Express lanesno data9

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.25 1.56
Recency 10 October 2004 3 January 2023
Physical cores 1 4
Threads 1 4
Chip lithography 130 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 104 Watt 6 Watt

Processor N200 has a 524% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 18 years, 300% more physical cores and 300% more threads, a 1200% more advanced lithography process, and 1633.3% lower power consumption.

The Processor N200 is our recommended choice as it beats the Athlon 64 FX-55 in performance tests.

Note that Athlon 64 FX-55 is a desktop processor while Processor N200 is a notebook one.


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