Athlon 64 X2 4200+ vs Sempron X2 2300

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Sempron X2 2300 Sempron X2 2300
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Primary details

Comparing processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the rankingnot rated3199
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data0.01
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiencyno data0.20
DesignerAMDAMD
Architecture codenameBrisbane (2007−2008)Manchester (2005−2006)
Release dateMarch 2008 (17 years ago)December 2006 (18 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$309

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Detailed specifications

Sempron X2 2300 and Athlon 64 X2 4200+ 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 speed2.2 GHz2.2 GHz
L1 cache128 KB256K
L2 cache256 KB512 KB
L3 cache0 KB0 KB
Chip lithography65 nm90 nm
Die size118 mm2220 mm2
Number of transistors221 million154 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Sempron X2 2300 and Athlon 64 X2 4200+ 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 configuration21
SocketAM2939
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt89 Watt

Pros & cons summary

Chip lithography 65 nm 90 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 89 Watt

Sempron X2 2300 has a 38.5% more advanced lithography process, and 36.9% lower power consumption.

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