Pentium Dual-Core E2180 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
+37.2%
Pentium Dual-Core E2180
2007
2 cores / 2 threads, 65 Watt
0.43

Athlon 64 X2 6000+ outperforms Pentium Dual-Core E2180 by a substantial 37% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Athlon 64 X2 6000+ and Pentium Dual-Core E2180 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking28172972
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency0.450.63
Architecture codenameWindsor (2006−2007)Allendale (2006−2009)
Release dateAugust 2007 (17 years ago)August 2007 (17 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Athlon 64 X2 6000+ and Pentium Dual-Core E2180 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 speed3.1 GHz2 GHz
L1 cache256 KB64 KB (per core)
L2 cache512K1 MB (shared)
L3 cache0 KB0 KB
Chip lithography90 nm65 nm
Die size220 mm277 mm2
Number of transistors227 million105 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Athlon 64 X2 6000+ and Pentium Dual-Core E2180 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
SocketAM2775
Power consumption (TDP)125 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Athlon 64 X2 6000+ and Pentium Dual-Core E2180. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Athlon 64 X2 6000+ and Pentium Dual-Core E2180. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesno dataDDR1, DDR2, DDR3

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 6000+ 0.59
+37.2%
Pentium Dual-Core E2180 0.43

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 6000+ 930
+36.2%
Pentium Dual-Core E2180 683

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.59 0.43
Chip lithography 90 nm 65 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 125 Watt 65 Watt

Athlon 64 X2 6000+ has a 37.2% higher aggregate performance score.

Pentium Dual-Core E2180, on the other hand, has a 38.5% more advanced lithography process, and 92.3% lower power consumption.

The Athlon 64 X2 6000+ is our recommended choice as it beats the Pentium Dual-Core E2180 in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between Athlon 64 X2 6000+ and Pentium Dual-Core E2180, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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