Athlon 64 X2 5600+ vs Athlon X2 QL-60

Aggregate performance score

Athlon X2 QL-60
2008
2 cores / 2 threads, 35 Watt
0.34
Athlon 64 X2 5600+
2006
2 cores / 2 threads, 89 Watt
0.57
+67.6%

Athlon 64 X2 5600+ outperforms Athlon X2 QL-60 by an impressive 68% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Athlon X2 QL-60 and Athlon 64 X2 5600+ processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking30702832
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
Series2x AMD Athlonno data
Power efficiency0.920.61
Architecture codenameLion (2008−2009)Windsor (2006−2007)
Release date3 June 2008 (16 years ago)December 2006 (18 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Athlon X2 QL-60 and Athlon 64 X2 5600+ 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 speed1.9 GHz2.9 GHz
Bus rate3600 MHzno data
L1 cache256 KB256 KB
L2 cache1 MB512K
L3 cache0 KB0 KB
Chip lithography65 nm90 nm
Die sizeno data220 mm2
Number of transistorsno data227 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Athlon X2 QL-60 and Athlon 64 X2 5600+ 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
SocketS1AM2
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt89 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Athlon X2 QL-60 and Athlon 64 X2 5600+. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsMMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, Enhanced 3DNow!, NX bit, AMD64, PowerNow!, AMD Virtualizationno data
PowerNow+-

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Athlon X2 QL-60 and Athlon 64 X2 5600+ are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-

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 X2 QL-60 0.34
Athlon 64 X2 5600+ 0.57
+67.6%

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 X2 QL-60 547
Athlon 64 X2 5600+ 903
+65.1%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.34 0.57
Chip lithography 65 nm 90 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt 89 Watt

Athlon X2 QL-60 has a 38.5% more advanced lithography process, and 154.3% lower power consumption.

Athlon 64 X2 5600+, on the other hand, has a 67.6% higher aggregate performance score.

The Athlon 64 X2 5600+ is our recommended choice as it beats the Athlon X2 QL-60 in performance tests.

Be aware that Athlon X2 QL-60 is a notebook processor while Athlon 64 X2 5600+ is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Athlon X2 QL-60 and Athlon 64 X2 5600+, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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