Ryzen Z1 Extreme vs Athlon 64 X2 5800+

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Aggregate performance score

Athlon 64 X2 5800+
2008
2 cores / 2 threads, 89 Watt
0.41
Ryzen Z1 Extreme
2023
8 cores / 16 threads, 15 Watt
15.86
+3768%

Ryzen Z1 Extreme outperforms Athlon 64 X2 5800+ by a whopping 3768% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Athlon 64 X2 5800+ and Ryzen Z1 Extreme processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2995428
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataPhoenix (Zen 4, Ryzen 7040)
Power efficiency0.44100.00
Architecture codenameBrisbane (2007−2008)Phoenix (Zen 4) (2023)
Release dateApril 2008 (16 years ago)May 2023 (1 year ago)

Detailed specifications

Athlon 64 X2 5800+ and Ryzen Z1 Extreme 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)
Threads216
Base clock speedno data3.3 GHz
Boost clock speed3 GHz5.1 GHz
L1 cache256 KB64 KB (per core)
L2 cache512 KB1 MB (per core)
L3 cache0 KB16 MB (shared)
Chip lithography65 nm4 nm
Die size126 mm2178 mm2
Number of transistors154 million25,000 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+

Compatibility

Information on Athlon 64 X2 5800+ and Ryzen Z1 Extreme 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
SocketAM2FP8
Power consumption (TDP)89 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Athlon 64 X2 5800+ and Ryzen Z1 Extreme. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI-+
AVX-+
Precision Boost 2no data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Athlon 64 X2 5800+ and Ryzen Z1 Extreme are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Athlon 64 X2 5800+ and Ryzen Z1 Extreme. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesno dataDDR5

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataAMD Radeon 780M ( - 2700 MHz)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Athlon 64 X2 5800+ and Ryzen Z1 Extreme.

PCIe versionno data4.0
PCI Express lanesno data20

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 5800+ 0.41
Ryzen Z1 Extreme 15.86
+3768%

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 5800+ 653
Ryzen Z1 Extreme 25193
+3758%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.41 15.86
Physical cores 2 8
Threads 2 16
Chip lithography 65 nm 4 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 89 Watt 15 Watt

Ryzen Z1 Extreme has a 3768.3% higher aggregate performance score, 300% more physical cores and 700% more threads, a 1525% more advanced lithography process, and 493.3% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen Z1 Extreme is our recommended choice as it beats the Athlon 64 X2 5800+ in performance tests.

Note that Athlon 64 X2 5800+ is a desktop processor while Ryzen Z1 Extreme is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Athlon 64 X2 5800+ and Ryzen Z1 Extreme, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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