A4-7210 vs Athlon 64 X2 5600+
A4-7210
Athlon 64 X2 5600+
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The A4-7210 is positioned at rank 737 and the Athlon 64 X2 5600+ is on rank 1088, so the A4-7210 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar A4-7210
Performance Per Dollar Athlon 64 X2 5600+
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A4-7210 | Athlon 64 X2 5600+ |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Carrizo-L (2015) / 28 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Windsor (2006−2007) / 90 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A4-7210 | Athlon 64 X2 5600+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of A4-7210 and Athlon 64 X2 5600+
A4-7210
The A4-7210 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Carrizo-L (2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FT3. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB. Memory support: DDR3L-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,670 points. Launch price was $50.
Athlon 64 X2 5600+
The Athlon 64 X2 5600+ is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Windsor (2006−2007) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K. Built on 90 nm process technology. Socket: AM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 89 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,665 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The A4-7210 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Athlon 64 X2 5600+ offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the A4-7210 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.2 GHz on the A4-7210 versus 2.9 GHz on the Athlon 64 X2 5600+ — a 27.5% clock advantage for the Athlon 64 X2 5600+. The A4-7210 uses the Carrizo-L (2015) architecture (28 nm), while the Athlon 64 X2 5600+ uses Windsor (2006−2007) (90 nm). In PassMark, the A4-7210 scores 1,670 against the Athlon 64 X2 5600+'s 1,665 — a 0.3% lead for the A4-7210.
| Feature | A4-7210 | Athlon 64 X2 5600+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.9 GHz+32% |
| Base Clock | 1.8 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | — | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 2048 kB+300% | 512K |
| Process | 28 nm-69% | 90 nm |
| Architecture | Carrizo-L (2015) | Windsor (2006−2007) |
| PassMark | 1,670 | 1,665 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 208 | — |
Memory & Platform
The A4-7210 uses the FT3 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Athlon 64 X2 5600+ uses AM2 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3L-1600 on the A4-7210 versus DDR2-800 on the Athlon 64 X2 5600+ — the A4-7210 supports 40% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 16 GB of RAM. Memory channels: 1 (A4-7210) vs 2 (Athlon 64 X2 5600+). PCIe lanes: 8 (A4-7210) vs 0 (Athlon 64 X2 5600+) — the A4-7210 offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | A4-7210 | Athlon 64 X2 5600+ |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FT3 | AM2 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+173% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3L-1600+50% | DDR2-800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | 1 | 2+100% |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 8 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (A4-7210) / not specified (Athlon 64 X2 5600+). The A4-7210 includes integrated graphics (Radeon R3), while the Athlon 64 X2 5600+ requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A4-7210 targets Entry Laptop. Direct competitor: A4-7210 rivals Pentium N3710.
| Feature | A4-7210 | Athlon 64 X2 5600+ |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Radeon R3 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Entry Laptop | — |
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