Athlon 5350 vs Athlon 64 FX-72
Athlon 5350
Athlon 64 FX-72
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 Athlon 5350 is positioned at rank 564 and the Athlon 64 FX-72 is on rank 1100, so the Athlon 5350 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Athlon 5350
Performance Per Dollar Athlon 64 FX-72
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon 5350 | Athlon 64 FX-72 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($15) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($40) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Kabini (2013−2014) / 28 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Windsor (2006−2007) / 90 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon 5350 | Athlon 64 FX-72 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+167%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($15) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($40) |
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 Athlon 5350 and Athlon 64 FX-72
Athlon 5350
The Athlon 5350 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Kabini (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.05 GHz, with boost up to 2.05 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: AM1. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,796 points. Launch price was $149.
Athlon 64 FX-72
The Athlon 64 FX-72 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: 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 90 nm process technology. Socket: F. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR1. Passmark benchmark score: 1,794 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Athlon 5350 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Athlon 64 FX-72 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Athlon 5350 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.05 GHz on the Athlon 5350 versus 2.8 GHz on the Athlon 64 FX-72 — a 30.9% clock advantage for the Athlon 64 FX-72. The Athlon 5350 uses the Kabini (2013−2014) architecture (28 nm), while the Athlon 64 FX-72 uses Windsor (2006−2007) (90 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon 5350 scores 1,796 against the Athlon 64 FX-72's 1,794 — a 0.1% lead for the Athlon 5350.
| Feature | Athlon 5350 | Athlon 64 FX-72 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.05 GHz | 2.8 GHz+37% |
| Base Clock | 2.05 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | — | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 2048 kB+100% | 1 MB |
| Process | 28 nm-69% | 90 nm |
| Architecture | Kabini (2013−2014) | Windsor (2006−2007) |
| PassMark | 1,796 | 1,794 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 223 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 708 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon 5350 uses the AM1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Athlon 64 FX-72 uses F (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 1600 on the Athlon 5350 versus DDR2-800 on the Athlon 64 FX-72 — the Athlon 5350 supports 199.5% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 16 of RAM. Memory channels: 1 (Athlon 5350) vs 2 (Athlon 64 FX-72). PCIe lanes: 8 (Athlon 5350) vs 0 (Athlon 64 FX-72) — the Athlon 5350 offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AM1 (Athlon 5350) and AMD F (1207) (Athlon 64 FX-72).
| Feature | Athlon 5350 | Athlon 64 FX-72 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM1 | F |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0+82% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | 1600+79900% | DDR2-800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 | 16 GB+104857500% |
| RAM Channels | 1 | 2+100% |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 8 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: true (Athlon 5350) / not specified (Athlon 64 FX-72). The Athlon 5350 includes integrated graphics (Radeon R3 Graphics), while the Athlon 64 FX-72 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Athlon 5350 rivals Pentium J2900.
| Feature | Athlon 5350 | Athlon 64 FX-72 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Radeon R3 Graphics | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | true | — |
Value Analysis
The Athlon 5350 launched at $55 MSRP, while the Athlon 64 FX-72 debuted at $799. At current prices ($15 vs $40), the Athlon 5350 is $25 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon 5350 delivers 119.7 pts/$ vs 44.9 pts/$ for the Athlon 64 FX-72 — making the Athlon 5350 the 91% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon 5350 | Athlon 64 FX-72 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $55-93% | $799 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15-63% | $40 |
| Performance per Dollar | 119.7+167% | 44.9 |
| Release Date | 2014 | 2006 |
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