Athlon 64 X2 6000+ vs Athlon 64 FX-60

Aggregate performance score

Athlon 64 FX-60
2006
2 cores / 2 threads, 110 Watt
0.45
Athlon 64 X2 6000+
2007
2 cores / 2 threads, 125 Watt
0.59
+31.1%

Athlon 64 X2 6000+ outperforms Athlon 64 FX-60 by a substantial 31% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Athlon 64 FX-60 and Athlon 64 X2 6000+ processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking29522818
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency0.390.45
Architecture codenameToledo (2006)Windsor (2006−2007)
Release dateJanuary 2006 (18 years ago)August 2007 (17 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Athlon 64 FX-60 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 speed2.6 GHz3.1 GHz
L1 cache128 KB256 KB
L2 cache2 MB512K
L3 cache0 KB0 KB
Chip lithography90 nm90 nm
Die size199 mm2220 mm2
Number of transistors233 million227 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Athlon 64 FX-60 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
Socket939AM2
Power consumption (TDP)110 Watt125 Watt

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 FX-60 0.45
Athlon 64 X2 6000+ 0.59
+31.1%

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 FX-60 709
Athlon 64 X2 6000+ 930
+31.2%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.45 0.59
Power consumption (TDP) 110 Watt 125 Watt

Athlon 64 FX-60 has 13.6% lower power consumption.

Athlon 64 X2 6000+, on the other hand, has a 31.1% higher aggregate performance score.

The Athlon 64 X2 6000+ is our recommended choice as it beats the Athlon 64 FX-60 in performance tests.


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