MediaTek Kompanio 520 vs Athlon 64 X2 6000+

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Aggregate performance score

Athlon 64 X2 6000+
2007
2 cores / 2 threads, 125 Watt
0.59
MediaTek Kompanio 520
8 cores / 8 threads
1.98
+236%

MediaTek Kompanio 520 outperforms Athlon 64 X2 6000+ by a whopping 236% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Athlon 64 X2 6000+ and MediaTek Kompanio 520 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking28171943
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataMediaTek Kompanio 500
Power efficiency0.45no data
Architecture codenameWindsor (2006−2007)2x Cortex-A76 / 6x A55
Release dateAugust 2007 (17 years ago)no data

Detailed specifications

Athlon 64 X2 6000+ and MediaTek Kompanio 520 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 speed3.1 GHz2 GHz
L1 cache256 KBno data
L2 cache512Kno data
L3 cache0 KBno data
Chip lithography90 nm7 nm
Die size220 mm2no data
Number of transistors227 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data

Compatibility

Information on Athlon 64 X2 6000+ and MediaTek Kompanio 520 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)125 Wattno data

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.59 1.98
Physical cores 2 8
Threads 2 8
Chip lithography 90 nm 7 nm

MediaTek Kompanio 520 has a 235.6% higher aggregate performance score, 300% more physical cores and 300% more threads, and a 1185.7% more advanced lithography process.

The MediaTek Kompanio 520 is our recommended choice as it beats the Athlon 64 X2 6000+ in performance tests.

Note that Athlon 64 X2 6000+ is a desktop processor while MediaTek Kompanio 520 is a notebook one.


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