Athlon 64 X2 5200+ vs Xeon 5148

Aggregate performance score

Xeon 5148
2006
2 cores / 2 threads, 40 Watt
0.57
+5.6%
Athlon 64 X2 5200+
2006
2 cores / 2 threads, 89 Watt
0.54

Xeon 5148 outperforms Athlon 64 X2 5200+ by a small 6% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon 5148 and Athlon 64 X2 5200+ processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking28092840
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation3.05no data
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Power efficiency1.350.57
Architecture codenameWoodcrest (2006)Windsor (2006−2007)
Release dateJune 2006 (18 years ago)September 2006 (18 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$9no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Xeon 5148 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
Boost clock speed2.33 GHz2.7 GHz
L1 cache0 KB256 KB
L2 cache4 MB512K
L3 cache0 KB0 KB
Chip lithography65 nm90 nm
Die sizeno data220 mm2
Number of transistorsno data154 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Xeon 5148 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 configuration11
Socket771AM2
Power consumption (TDP)40 Watt89 Watt

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon 5148 and Athlon 64 X2 5200+. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR2no 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.

Xeon 5148 0.57
+5.6%
Athlon 64 X2 5200+ 0.54

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.

Xeon 5148 912
+7.2%
Athlon 64 X2 5200+ 851

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.57 0.54
Chip lithography 65 nm 90 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 40 Watt 89 Watt

Xeon 5148 has a 5.6% higher aggregate performance score, a 38.5% more advanced lithography process, and 122.5% lower power consumption.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Xeon 5148 and Athlon 64 X2 5200+.

Be aware that Xeon 5148 is a server/workstation processor while Athlon 64 X2 5200+ is a desktop one.


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