Athlon 64 X2 TK-55 vs Athlon 64 X2 3800+

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Aggregate performance score

Athlon 64 X2 3800+
2005
2 cores / 2 threads, 89 Watt
0.40
+21.2%
Athlon 64 X2 TK-55
2 cores / 2 threads, 31 Watt
0.33

Athlon 64 X2 3800+ outperforms Athlon 64 X2 TK-55 by a significant 21% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

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Primary details

Comparing Athlon 64 X2 3800+ and Athlon 64 X2 TK-55 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking30153091
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno data2x Athlon 64
Power efficiency0.431.01
Architecture codenameManchester (2005−2006)Taylor / Hawk-256
Release dateAugust 2005 (19 years ago)no data

Detailed specifications

Athlon 64 X2 3800+ and Athlon 64 X2 TK-55 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
Boost clock speed2 GHz1.8 GHz
Bus rateno data667 MHz
L1 cache256Kno data
L2 cache512 KBno data
L3 cache0 KBno data
Chip lithography90 nm65 nm
Die size220 mm2no data
Number of transistors154 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Athlon 64 X2 3800+ and Athlon 64 X2 TK-55 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 configuration1no data
Socket939no data
Power consumption (TDP)89 Watt31 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 X2 3800+ 0.40
+21.2%
Athlon 64 X2 TK-55 0.33

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 X2 3800+ 629
+21.4%
Athlon 64 X2 TK-55 518

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary

Performance score 0.40 0.33
Chip lithography 90 nm 65 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 89 Watt 31 Watt

Athlon 64 X2 3800+ has a 21.2% higher aggregate performance score.

Athlon 64 X2 TK-55, on the other hand, has a 38.5% more advanced lithography process, and 187.1% lower power consumption.

The Athlon 64 X2 3800+ is our recommended choice as it beats the Athlon 64 X2 TK-55 in performance tests.

Note that Athlon 64 X2 3800+ is a desktop processor while Athlon 64 X2 TK-55 is a notebook one.

Should you still have questions on choice between Athlon 64 X2 3800+ and Athlon 64 X2 TK-55, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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