Core 2 Duo T6670 vs Athlon 64 FX-62

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Aggregate performance score

Athlon 64 FX-62
2 cores / 2 threads, 125 Watt
0.63
+21.2%
Core 2 Duo T6670
2009
2 cores / 2 threads, 35 Watt
0.52

Athlon 64 FX-62 outperforms Core 2 Duo T6670 by a significant 21% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Athlon 64 (Desktop) FX-62 and Core 2 Duo T6670 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking27722860
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesAthlon 64 (Desktop)Intel Core 2 Duo
Power efficiency0.481.41
Architecture codenameWindsor (2006−2007)Penryn (2008−2011)
Release dateno data (2024 years ago)1 January 2009 (15 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Athlon 64 (Desktop) FX-62 and Core 2 Duo T6670 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)2 (Dual-core)
Threads22
Base clock speedno data2.2 GHz
Boost clock speed2.8 GHz2.2 GHz
Bus rate1000 MHz800 MHz
L2 cacheno data2 MB
L3 cacheno data2 MB L2 Cache
Chip lithography90 nm45 nm
Die sizeno data107 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data105 °C
Number of transistorsno data410 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Athlon 64 (Desktop) FX-62 and Core 2 Duo T6670 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.

Socketno dataPGA478
Power consumption (TDP)125 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Athlon 64 (Desktop) FX-62 and Core 2 Duo T6670. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
Turbo Boost Technologyno data-
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data-

Security technologies

Athlon 64 (Desktop) FX-62 and Core 2 Duo T6670 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

EDBno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Athlon 64 (Desktop) FX-62 and Core 2 Duo T6670 are enumerated here.

VT-xno 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.

Athlon 64 FX-62 0.63
+21.2%
Core 2 Duo T6670 0.52

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 FX-62 993
+20.1%
Core 2 Duo T6670 827

3DMark06 CPU

3DMark06 is a discontinued DirectX 9 benchmark suite from Futuremark. Its CPU part contains two scenarios, one dedicated to artificial intelligence pathfinding, another to game physics using PhysX package.

Athlon 64 FX-62 2149
+16.2%
Core 2 Duo T6670 1850

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.63 0.52
Chip lithography 90 nm 45 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 125 Watt 35 Watt

Athlon 64 FX-62 has a 21.2% higher aggregate performance score.

Core 2 Duo T6670, on the other hand, has a 100% more advanced lithography process, and 257.1% lower power consumption.

The Athlon 64 FX-62 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core 2 Duo T6670 in performance tests.

Note that Athlon 64 FX-62 is a desktop processor while Core 2 Duo T6670 is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Athlon 64 FX-62 and Core 2 Duo T6670, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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