Xeon Gold 5420+ vs Athlon 64 X2 6000+

Aggregate performance score

Athlon 64 X2 6000+
2007
2 cores / 2 threads, 125 Watt
0.59
Xeon Gold 5420+
2023
28 cores / 56 threads, 205 Watt
36.65
+6112%

Xeon Gold 5420+ outperforms Athlon 64 X2 6000+ by a whopping 6112% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Athlon 64 X2 6000+ and Xeon Gold 5420+ processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking281795
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data59.38
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
Power efficiency0.4516.92
Architecture codenameWindsor (2006−2007)Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024)
Release dateAugust 2007 (17 years ago)10 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$1,848

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Athlon 64 X2 6000+ and Xeon Gold 5420+ 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)28 (Octacosa-Core)
Threads256
Base clock speedno data2 GHz
Boost clock speed3.1 GHz4.1 GHz
L1 cache256 KB80K (per core)
L2 cache512K2 MB (per core)
L3 cache0 KB52.5 MB
Chip lithography90 nm10 nm
Die size220 mm2no data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data84 °C
Number of transistors227 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+

Compatibility

Information on Athlon 64 X2 6000+ and Xeon Gold 5420+ 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 configuration12
SocketAM24677
Power consumption (TDP)125 Watt205 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Athlon 64 X2 6000+ and Xeon Gold 5420+. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI-+
AVX-+
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
TSX-+

Security technologies

Athlon 64 X2 6000+ and Xeon Gold 5420+ technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Athlon 64 X2 6000+ and Xeon Gold 5420+ are enumerated here.

VT-dno data+
VT-xno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Athlon 64 X2 6000+ and Xeon Gold 5420+. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesno dataDDR5-4400

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Athlon 64 X2 6000+ and Xeon Gold 5420+.

PCIe versionno data5.0
PCI Express lanesno data80

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
Xeon Gold 5420+ 36.65
+6112%

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
Xeon Gold 5420+ 58209
+6159%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.59 36.65
Physical cores 2 28
Threads 2 56
Chip lithography 90 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 125 Watt 205 Watt

Athlon 64 X2 6000+ has 64% lower power consumption.

Xeon Gold 5420+, on the other hand, has a 6111.9% higher aggregate performance score, 1300% more physical cores and 2700% more threads, and a 800% more advanced lithography process.

The Xeon Gold 5420+ 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 Xeon Gold 5420+ is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Athlon 64 X2 6000+ and Xeon Gold 5420+, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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