Microsoft SQ1 vs Athlon 64 X2 5000+

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Aggregate performance score

Athlon 64 X2 5000+
2006
2 cores / 2 threads, 89 Watt
0.50
Microsoft SQ1
2019
8 cores / 8 threads, 3000 Watt
3.67
+634%

Microsoft SQ1 outperforms Athlon 64 X2 5000+ by a whopping 634% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Athlon 64 X2 5000+ and Microsoft SQ1 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking28821487
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataQualcomm Snapdragon
Power efficiency0.530.12
Architecture codenameWindsor (2006−2007)Cortex-A76 / A55 (Kryo 495) (2019)
Release dateMay 2006 (18 years ago)2 October 2019 (5 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Athlon 64 X2 5000+ and Microsoft SQ1 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)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads28
Boost clock speed2.6 GHz3 GHz
L1 cache256 KBno data
L2 cache512 KBno data
L3 cache0 KB2 MB
Chip lithography90 nm7 nm
Die size220 mm2no data
Number of transistors154 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Athlon 64 X2 5000+ and Microsoft SQ1 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
SocketAM2no data
Power consumption (TDP)89 Watt3000 Watt

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataQualcomm Adreno 685

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 5000+ 0.50
Microsoft SQ1 3.67
+634%

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 5000+ 787
Microsoft SQ1 5822
+640%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.50 3.67
Physical cores 2 8
Threads 2 8
Chip lithography 90 nm 7 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 89 Watt 3000 Watt

Athlon 64 X2 5000+ has 3270.8% lower power consumption.

Microsoft SQ1, on the other hand, has a 634% higher aggregate performance score, 300% more physical cores and 300% more threads, and a 1185.7% more advanced lithography process.

The Microsoft SQ1 is our recommended choice as it beats the Athlon 64 X2 5000+ in performance tests.

Note that Athlon 64 X2 5000+ is a desktop processor while Microsoft SQ1 is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Athlon 64 X2 5000+ and Microsoft SQ1, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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