Athlon 64 X2 5600+ vs Atom x5-E8000

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Aggregate performance score

Atom x5-E8000
2016
4 cores / 4 threads, 5 Watt
0.61
+7%
Athlon 64 X2 5600+
2006
2 cores / 2 threads, 89 Watt
0.57

Atom x5-E8000 outperforms Athlon 64 X2 5600+ by a small 7% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Atom x5-E8000 and Athlon 64 X2 5600+ processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking28042832
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
Series5x Intel Atomno data
Power efficiency11.540.61
Architecture codenameCherry Trail (2015−2016)Windsor (2006−2007)
Release date8 February 2016 (8 years ago)December 2006 (18 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$39no data

Detailed specifications

Atom x5-E8000 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 cores4 (Quad-Core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads42
Boost clock speed1.04 GHz2.9 GHz
Multiplier10no data
L1 cacheno data256 KB
L2 cache2 MB512K
L3 cache0 KB0 KB
Chip lithography14 nm90 nm
Die sizeno data220 mm2
Maximum core temperature90 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data227 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Atom x5-E8000 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 configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
Socketno dataAM2
Power consumption (TDP)5 Watt89 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Atom x5-E8000 and Athlon 64 X2 5600+. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Atom x5-E8000 and Athlon 64 X2 5600+. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3no data
Maximum memory size8 GBno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics (Cherry Trail) (320 MHz)no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Atom x5-E8000 and Athlon 64 X2 5600+.

PCIe version2.0no data
PCI Express lanes4no 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.

Atom x5-E8000 0.61
+7%
Athlon 64 X2 5600+ 0.57

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.

Atom x5-E8000 962
+6.5%
Athlon 64 X2 5600+ 903

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.

Atom x5-E8000 150
Athlon 64 X2 5600+ 231
+54%

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.

Atom x5-E8000 413
+3%
Athlon 64 X2 5600+ 401

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.61 0.57
Physical cores 4 2
Threads 4 2
Chip lithography 14 nm 90 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 5 Watt 89 Watt

Atom x5-E8000 has a 7% higher aggregate performance score, 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, a 542.9% more advanced lithography process, and 1680% lower power consumption.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Atom x5-E8000 and Athlon 64 X2 5600+.

Be aware that Atom x5-E8000 is a notebook processor while Athlon 64 X2 5600+ is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Atom x5-E8000 and Athlon 64 X2 5600+, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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