Athlon 64 FX-60 vs A6-5357M
Athlon 64 FX-60
A6-5357M
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 64 FX-60 is positioned at rank 1119 and the A6-5357M is on rank 872, so the A6-5357M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Athlon 64 FX-60
Performance Per Dollar A6-5357M
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon 64 FX-60 | A6-5357M |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,000) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Toledo (2006) / 90 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Richland (2013−2014) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon 64 FX-60 | A6-5357M |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,000) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 64 FX-60 and A6-5357M
Athlon 64 FX-60
The Athlon 64 FX-60 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Toledo (2006) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 90 nm process technology. Socket: 939. Thermal design power (TDP): 110 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,205 points. Launch price was $149.
A6-5357M
The A6-5357M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Richland (2013−2014) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FP2. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,219 points. Launch price was $70.
Processing Power
Both the Athlon 64 FX-60 and A6-5357M share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.6 GHz on the Athlon 64 FX-60 versus 3.5 GHz on the A6-5357M — a 29.5% clock advantage for the A6-5357M. The Athlon 64 FX-60 uses the Toledo (2006) architecture (90 nm), while the A6-5357M uses Richland (2013−2014) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon 64 FX-60 scores 1,205 against the A6-5357M's 1,219 — a 1.2% lead for the A6-5357M. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 250 vs 380, a 41.3% lead for the A6-5357M that directly translates to higher frame rates. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Athlon 64 FX-60 | A6-5357M |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.6 GHz | 3.5 GHz+35% |
| Base Clock | — | 2.9 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+300% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 90 nm | 32 nm-64% |
| Architecture | Toledo (2006) | Richland (2013−2014) |
| PassMark | 1,205 | 1,219+1% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 250 | 380+52% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 480 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon 64 FX-60 uses the 939 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the A6-5357M uses FP2 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR-400 on the Athlon 64 FX-60 versus DDR3-1600 on the A6-5357M — the A6-5357M supports -203% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The A6-5357M supports up to 16 GB of RAM compared to 4 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 0 (Athlon 64 FX-60) vs 16 (A6-5357M) — the A6-5357M offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Athlon 64 FX-60 | A6-5357M |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | 939 | FP2 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 3.0+173% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR-400 | DDR3-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 16 GB+300% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Only the Athlon 64 FX-60 has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Virtualization support: None (Athlon 64 FX-60) vs AMD-V (A6-5357M). The A6-5357M includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 8450G), while the Athlon 64 FX-60 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Athlon 64 FX-60 targets Gaming/Enthusiast, A6-5357M targets Budget Laptop. Direct competitor: A6-5357M rivals Core i3-3120M.
| Feature | Athlon 64 FX-60 | A6-5357M |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon HD 8450G |
| Unlocked | Yes | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | None | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Gaming/Enthusiast | Budget Laptop |
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