Athlon 64 X2 5000+ vs Sempron 3200+

Aggregate performance score

Sempron 3200+
2005
1 core / 1 thread, 62 Watt
0.16
Athlon 64 X2 5000+
2006
2 cores / 2 threads, 89 Watt
0.50
+213%

Athlon 64 X2 5000+ outperforms Sempron 3200+ by a whopping 213% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Sempron 3200+ and Athlon 64 X2 5000+ processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking33012896
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency0.240.53
Architecture codenamePalermo (2001−2005)Windsor (2006−2007)
Release date1 October 2005 (19 years ago)May 2006 (18 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$13no data

Detailed specifications

Sempron 3200+ and Athlon 64 X2 5000+ 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 cores1 (Single-Core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads12
Boost clock speed1.8 GHz2.6 GHz
L1 cache128 KB256 KB
L2 cache256 KB512 KB
L3 cache0 KB0 KB
Chip lithography90 nm90 nm
Die size103 mm2220 mm2
Number of transistors63 million154 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Sempron 3200+ and Athlon 64 X2 5000+ 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
Socket939AM2
Power consumption (TDP)62 Watt89 Watt

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Sempron 3200+ and Athlon 64 X2 5000+. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR1no data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardOn certain motherboards (Chipset feature)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.

Sempron 3200+ 0.16
Athlon 64 X2 5000+ 0.50
+213%

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.

Sempron 3200+ 251
Athlon 64 X2 5000+ 789
+214%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.16 0.50
Physical cores 1 2
Threads 1 2
Power consumption (TDP) 62 Watt 89 Watt

Sempron 3200+ has 43.5% lower power consumption.

Athlon 64 X2 5000+, on the other hand, has a 212.5% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

The Athlon 64 X2 5000+ is our recommended choice as it beats the Sempron 3200+ in performance tests.


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