Athlon 64 X2 4000+ vs Atom S1260

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Aggregate performance score

Atom S1260
2012
2 cores / 4 threads, 8 Watt
0.33
Athlon 64 X2 4000+
2006
2 cores / 2 threads, 89 Watt
0.44
+33.3%

Athlon 64 X2 4000+ outperforms Atom S1260 by a substantial 33% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Atom S1260 and Athlon 64 X2 4000+ processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking30732947
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Power efficiency3.470.47
Architecture codenameCenterton (2012)Windsor (2006−2007)
Release date11 December 2012 (11 years ago)May 2006 (18 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$64no data

Detailed specifications

Atom S1260 and Athlon 64 X2 4000+ 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)
Threads42
Base clock speed2 GHzno data
Boost clock speed2 GHz2 GHz
L1 cache56 KB (per core)256 KB
L2 cache512 KB (per core)512K
L3 cache0 KB0 KB
Chip lithography32 nm90 nm
Die sizeno data220 mm2
Number of transistorsno data154 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Atom S1260 and Athlon 64 X2 4000+ 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
SocketFCBGA1283AM2
Power consumption (TDP)8.5 Watt89 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Atom S1260 and Athlon 64 X2 4000+. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Hyper-Threading Technology+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Atom S1260 and Athlon 64 X2 4000+ are enumerated here.

VT-x+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Atom S1260 and Athlon 64 X2 4000+. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3no data
Maximum memory size8 GBno data
Max memory channels1no data
Maximum memory bandwidth10.6 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Atom S1260 and Athlon 64 X2 4000+.

PCIe version2.0no data
PCI Express lanes8no data
PCI supportPCI Supportno data
UARTUARTno data

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.

Atom S1260 0.33
Athlon 64 X2 4000+ 0.44
+33.3%

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.

Atom S1260 526
Athlon 64 X2 4000+ 692
+31.6%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.33 0.44
Threads 4 2
Chip lithography 32 nm 90 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 8 Watt 89 Watt

Atom S1260 has 100% more threads, a 181.3% more advanced lithography process, and 1012.5% lower power consumption.

Athlon 64 X2 4000+, on the other hand, has a 33.3% higher aggregate performance score.

The Athlon 64 X2 4000+ is our recommended choice as it beats the Atom S1260 in performance tests.

Be aware that Atom S1260 is a server/workstation processor while Athlon 64 X2 4000+ is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Atom S1260 and Athlon 64 X2 4000+, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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