Athlon X2 BE-2400 vs Athlon 64 X2 5000+

Aggregate performance score

Athlon 64 X2 5000+
2006
2 cores / 2 threads, 89 Watt
0.50
+19%
Athlon X2 BE-2400
2007
2 cores / 2 threads, 45 Watt
0.42

Athlon 64 X2 5000+ outperforms Athlon X2 BE-2400 by a moderate 19% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Athlon 64 X2 5000+ and Athlon X2 BE-2400 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking28812967
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency0.530.88
Architecture codenameWindsor (2006−2007)Brisbane (2007−2008)
Release dateMay 2006 (18 years ago)October 2007 (17 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Athlon 64 X2 5000+ and Athlon X2 BE-2400 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 GHz2.3 GHz
L1 cache256 KB256 KB
L2 cache512 KB512 KB
L3 cache0 KB0 KB
Chip lithography90 nm65 nm
Die size220 mm2126 mm2
Number of transistors154 million154 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Athlon 64 X2 5000+ and Athlon X2 BE-2400 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
SocketAM2AM2
Power consumption (TDP)89 Watt45 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 X2 5000+ 0.50
+19%
Athlon X2 BE-2400 0.42

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 X2 5000+ 789
+17.1%
Athlon X2 BE-2400 674

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.50 0.42
Chip lithography 90 nm 65 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 89 Watt 45 Watt

Athlon 64 X2 5000+ has a 19% higher aggregate performance score.

Athlon X2 BE-2400, on the other hand, has a 38.5% more advanced lithography process, and 97.8% lower power consumption.

The Athlon 64 X2 5000+ is our recommended choice as it beats the Athlon X2 BE-2400 in performance tests.


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