Athlon 64 X2 6000+ vs Athlon X2 QL-64

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Aggregate performance score

Athlon X2 QL-64
2009
2 cores / 2 threads, 35 Watt
0.39
Athlon 64 X2 6000+
2007
2 cores / 2 threads, 125 Watt
0.59
+51.3%

Athlon 64 X2 6000+ outperforms Athlon X2 QL-64 by an impressive 51% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

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

Place in the ranking30202818
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
Series2x AMD Athlonno data
Power efficiency1.050.45
Architecture codenameLion (2008−2009)Windsor (2006−2007)
Release date1 January 2009 (15 years ago)August 2007 (17 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Athlon X2 QL-64 and Athlon 64 X2 6000+ 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 speed2.1 GHz3.1 GHz
Bus rate3600 MHzno data
L1 cache256 KB256 KB
L2 cache1 MB512K
L3 cache0 KB0 KB
Chip lithography65 nm90 nm
Die sizeno data220 mm2
Number of transistorsno data227 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Athlon X2 QL-64 and Athlon 64 X2 6000+ 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
SocketS1AM2
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

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

Instruction set extensionsMMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, Enhanced 3DNow!, NX bit, AMD64, PowerNow!, AMD Virtualizationno data
PowerNow+-

Virtualization technologies

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

AMD-V+-

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 X2 QL-64 0.39
Athlon 64 X2 6000+ 0.59
+51.3%

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 X2 QL-64 622
Athlon 64 X2 6000+ 930
+49.5%

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

Athlon X2 QL-64 201
Athlon 64 X2 6000+ 241
+19.9%

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

Athlon X2 QL-64 384
Athlon 64 X2 6000+ 419
+9.1%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.39 0.59
Chip lithography 65 nm 90 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt 125 Watt

Athlon X2 QL-64 has a 38.5% more advanced lithography process, and 257.1% lower power consumption.

Athlon 64 X2 6000+, on the other hand, has a 51.3% higher aggregate performance score.

The Athlon 64 X2 6000+ is our recommended choice as it beats the Athlon X2 QL-64 in performance tests.

Be aware that Athlon X2 QL-64 is a notebook processor while Athlon 64 X2 6000+ is a desktop one.


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

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