Athlon 64 FX-72 vs Athlon II X4 630

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Aggregate performance score

Athlon II X4 630
2009
4 cores / 4 threads, 95 Watt
1.36
+20.4%
Athlon 64 FX-72
2006
2 cores / 2 threads, 125 Watt
1.13

Athlon II X4 630 outperforms Athlon 64 FX-72 by a significant 20% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Athlon II X4 630 and Athlon 64 FX-72 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking22482400
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation6.02no data
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency1.350.85
Architecture codenamePropus (2009−2011)Windsor (2006−2007)
Release date16 September 2009 (15 years ago)November 2006 (18 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$63no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Athlon II X4 630 and Athlon 64 FX-72 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 cores4 (Quad-Core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads42
Base clock speed2.8 GHzno data
Boost clock speed2.8 GHz2.8 GHz
L1 cache128 KB (per core)128 KB
L2 cache512 KB (per core)1 MB
L3 cache0 KB0 KB
Chip lithography45 nm90 nm
Die size169 mm2235 mm2
Number of transistors300 million227 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Athlon II X4 630 and Athlon 64 FX-72 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
SocketAM3F
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt125 Watt

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Athlon II X4 630 and Athlon 64 FX-72. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR1

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardOn certain motherboards (Chipset feature)no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Athlon II X4 630 and Athlon 64 FX-72.

PCIe version2.0no data

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 II X4 630 1.36
+20.4%
Athlon 64 FX-72 1.13

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 II X4 630 2157
+20.2%
Athlon 64 FX-72 1794

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.36 1.13
Physical cores 4 2
Threads 4 2
Chip lithography 45 nm 90 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 95 Watt 125 Watt

Athlon II X4 630 has a 20.4% higher aggregate performance score, 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, a 100% more advanced lithography process, and 31.6% lower power consumption.

The Athlon II X4 630 is our recommended choice as it beats the Athlon 64 FX-72 in performance tests.


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