Athlon 64 X2 TK-42 vs Athlon X2 QL-64

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Aggregate performance score

Athlon X2 QL-64
2009
2 cores / 2 threads, 35 Watt
0.39
+8.3%
Athlon 64 X2 TK-42
2009
2 cores / 2 threads, 20 Watt
0.36

Athlon X2 QL-64 outperforms Athlon 64 X2 TK-42 by a small 8% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

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Athlon X2 QL-64 Athlon X2 QL-64
Athlon 64 X2 TK-42 Athlon 64 X2 TK-42

Primary details

Comparing Athlon X2 QL-64 and Athlon 64 X2 TK-42 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking30203049
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
Series2x AMD Athlon2x AMD Athlon 64
Power efficiency1.051.70
Architecture codenameLion (2008−2009)Tyler (2007−2009)
Release date1 January 2009 (15 years ago)1 November 2009 (15 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Athlon X2 QL-64 and Athlon 64 X2 TK-42 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 speed2.1 GHz1.6 GHz
Bus rate3600 MHz1600 MHz
L1 cache256 KB0 MB
L2 cache1 MB1 MB
L3 cache0 KBno data
Chip lithography65 nm65 nm
Maximum core temperatureno data95 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Athlon X2 QL-64 and Athlon 64 X2 TK-42 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 configuration1no data
SocketS1Socket S1
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt20 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Athlon X2 QL-64 and Athlon 64 X2 TK-42. 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 Virtualization86x Enhanced Virus Protection (EVP), MMX, PowerNow, SSE3,-64, Enhanced 3DNow
PowerNow++
VirusProtect-+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Athlon X2 QL-64 and Athlon 64 X2 TK-42 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-64 0.39
+8.3%
Athlon 64 X2 TK-42 0.36

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-64 622
+7.8%
Athlon 64 X2 TK-42 577

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary

Performance score 0.39 0.36
Recency 1 January 2009 1 November 2009
Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt 20 Watt

Athlon X2 QL-64 has a 8.3% higher aggregate performance score.

Athlon 64 X2 TK-42, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 10 months, and 75% lower power consumption.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Athlon X2 QL-64 and Athlon 64 X2 TK-42.

Should you still have questions on choice between Athlon X2 QL-64 and Athlon 64 X2 TK-42, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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