Ryzen 7 5800XT vs Athlon 64 FX-74

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Aggregate performance score

Athlon 64 FX-74
2006
2 cores / 2 threads, 125 Watt
0.61
Ryzen 7 5800XT
2024
8 cores / 16 threads, 105 Watt
18.29
+2898%

Ryzen 7 5800XT outperforms Athlon 64 FX-74 by a whopping 2898% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Athlon 64 FX-74 and Ryzen 7 5800XT processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2798330
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.1355.45
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency0.4616.47
Architecture codenameWindsor (2006−2007)Vermeer (2020−2024)
Release dateNovember 2006 (18 years ago)31 July 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$500$249

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen 7 5800XT has 42554% better value for money than Athlon 64 FX-74.

Detailed specifications

Athlon 64 FX-74 and Ryzen 7 5800XT 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)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads216
Base clock speedno data3.8 GHz
Boost clock speed3 GHz4.8 GHz
L1 cache128 KB64 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB512 KB (per core)
L3 cache0 KB32 MB
Chip lithography90 nm7 nm
Die size235 mm274 mm2
Number of transistors227 million4,150 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Athlon 64 FX-74 and Ryzen 7 5800XT 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
SocketFAM4
Power consumption (TDP)125 Watt105 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Athlon 64 FX-74 and Ryzen 7 5800XT. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI-+
AVX-+
Precision Boost 2no data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Athlon 64 FX-74 and Ryzen 7 5800XT are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Athlon 64 FX-74 and Ryzen 7 5800XT. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR1DDR4

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataN/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Athlon 64 FX-74 and Ryzen 7 5800XT.

PCIe versionno data4.0
PCI Express lanesno data20

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-74 0.61
Ryzen 7 5800XT 18.29
+2898%

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-74 972
Ryzen 7 5800XT 29054
+2889%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.61 18.29
Physical cores 2 8
Threads 2 16
Chip lithography 90 nm 7 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 125 Watt 105 Watt

Ryzen 7 5800XT has a 2898.4% higher aggregate performance score, 300% more physical cores and 700% more threads, a 1185.7% more advanced lithography process, and 19% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen 7 5800XT is our recommended choice as it beats the Athlon 64 FX-74 in performance tests.


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