Athlon 64 X2 5200+ vs Core 2 Duo T6400

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Aggregate performance score

Core 2 Duo T6400
2009
2 cores / 2 threads, 35 Watt
0.46
Athlon 64 X2 5200+
2006
2 cores / 2 threads, 89 Watt
0.54
+17.4%

Athlon 64 X2 5200+ outperforms Core 2 Duo T6400 by a moderate 17% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core 2 Duo T6400 and Athlon 64 X2 5200+ processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking29252840
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core 2 Duono data
Power efficiency1.240.57
Architecture codenamePenryn (2008−2011)Windsor (2006−2007)
Release date1 January 2009 (15 years ago)September 2006 (18 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Core 2 Duo T6400 and Athlon 64 X2 5200+ 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
Base clock speed2 GHzno data
Boost clock speed2 GHz2.7 GHz
Bus rate800 MHzno data
L1 cacheno data256 KB
L2 cache2 MB512K
L3 cache2 MB L2 Cache0 KB
Chip lithography45 nm90 nm
Die sizeno data220 mm2
Maximum core temperature105 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data154 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
VID voltage range1V-1.25Vno data

Compatibility

Information on Core 2 Duo T6400 and Athlon 64 X2 5200+ 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
SocketPGA478AM2
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt89 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Duo T6400 and Athlon 64 X2 5200+. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology-no data
Hyper-Threading Technology-no data
Demand Based Switching-no data

Security technologies

Core 2 Duo T6400 and Athlon 64 X2 5200+ technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-no data
EDB+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core 2 Duo T6400 and Athlon 64 X2 5200+ are enumerated here.

VT-x-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.

Core 2 Duo T6400 0.46
Athlon 64 X2 5200+ 0.54
+17.4%

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.

Core 2 Duo T6400 727
Athlon 64 X2 5200+ 851
+17.1%

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.

Core 2 Duo T6400 233
Athlon 64 X2 5200+ 253
+8.6%

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.

Core 2 Duo T6400 363
Athlon 64 X2 5200+ 442
+21.8%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.46 0.54
Chip lithography 45 nm 90 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt 89 Watt

Core 2 Duo T6400 has a 100% more advanced lithography process, and 154.3% lower power consumption.

Athlon 64 X2 5200+, on the other hand, has a 17.4% higher aggregate performance score.

The Athlon 64 X2 5200+ is our recommended choice as it beats the Core 2 Duo T6400 in performance tests.

Be aware that Core 2 Duo T6400 is a notebook processor while Athlon 64 X2 5200+ is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core 2 Duo T6400 and Athlon 64 X2 5200+, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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