Athlon 64 X2 5600+ vs Celeron Dual-Core T3500

Aggregate performance score

Celeron Dual-Core T3500
2010
2 cores / 2 threads, 35 Watt
0.83
+38.3%

Celeron Dual-Core T3500 outperforms Athlon 64 X2 5600+ by a substantial 38% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Celeron Dual-Core T3500 and Athlon 64 X2 5600+ processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking25942807
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Celeron Dual-Coreno data
Power efficiency2.160.61
Architecture codenamePenryn (2008−2011)Windsor (2006−2007)
Release date26 September 2010 (14 years ago)December 2006 (17 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$80no data

Detailed specifications

Celeron Dual-Core T3500 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 speed2.1 GHz2.9 GHz
Bus rate800 MHzno data
L1 cache128 KB256 KB
L2 cache1 MB512K
L3 cacheno data0 KB
Chip lithography45 nm90 nm
Die size107 mm2220 mm2
Number of transistors410 Million227 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Celeron Dual-Core T3500 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 configurationno data1
SocketSocket P PGA478AM2
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt89 Watt

Security technologies

Celeron Dual-Core T3500 and Athlon 64 X2 5600+ technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

EDB+no 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.

Celeron Dual-Core T3500 0.83
+38.3%
Athlon 64 X2 5600+ 0.60

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.

Celeron Dual-Core T3500 1275
+40%
Athlon 64 X2 5600+ 911

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.83 0.60
Chip lithography 45 nm 90 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt 89 Watt

Celeron Dual-Core T3500 has a 38.3% higher aggregate performance score, a 100% more advanced lithography process, and 154.3% lower power consumption.

The Celeron Dual-Core T3500 is our recommended choice as it beats the Athlon 64 X2 5600+ in performance tests.

Be aware that Celeron Dual-Core T3500 is a notebook processor while Athlon 64 X2 5600+ is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Celeron Dual-Core T3500 and Athlon 64 X2 5600+, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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