Athlon 64 X2 4200+ vs Athlon 64 X2 TK-53

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Aggregate performance score

Athlon 64 X2 TK-53
2 cores / 2 threads, 31 Watt
0.35
Athlon 64 X2 4200+
2006
2 cores / 2 threads, 89 Watt
0.46
+31.4%

Athlon 64 X2 4200+ outperforms Athlon 64 X2 TK-53 by a substantial 31% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

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Primary details

Comparing Athlon 64 X2 TK-53 and Athlon 64 X2 4200+ processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking30592939
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
Series2x Athlon 64no data
Power efficiency1.070.49
Architecture codenameHawk-256Manchester (2005−2006)
Release dateno dataDecember 2006 (18 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$309

Detailed specifications

Athlon 64 X2 TK-53 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 speed1.7 GHz2.2 GHz
Bus rate667 MHzno data
L1 cacheno data256K
L2 cacheno data512 KB
L3 cacheno data0 KB
Chip lithography65 nm90 nm
Die sizeno data220 mm2
Number of transistorsno data154 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Athlon 64 X2 TK-53 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 configurationno data1
Socketno data939
Power consumption (TDP)31 Watt89 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 TK-53 0.35
Athlon 64 X2 4200+ 0.46
+31.4%

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 TK-53 558
Athlon 64 X2 4200+ 731
+31%

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

Athlon 64 X2 TK-53 167
+1.8%
Athlon 64 X2 4200+ 164

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

Athlon 64 X2 TK-53 307
+10.4%
Athlon 64 X2 4200+ 278

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary

Performance score 0.35 0.46
Chip lithography 65 nm 90 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 31 Watt 89 Watt

Athlon 64 X2 TK-53 has a 38.5% more advanced lithography process, and 187.1% lower power consumption.

Athlon 64 X2 4200+, on the other hand, has a 31.4% higher aggregate performance score.

The Athlon 64 X2 4200+ is our recommended choice as it beats the Athlon 64 X2 TK-53 in performance tests.

Be aware that Athlon 64 X2 TK-53 is a notebook processor while Athlon 64 X2 4200+ is a desktop one.

Should you still have questions on choice between Athlon 64 X2 TK-53 and Athlon 64 X2 4200+, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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