Athlon 64 FX-60 vs Pentium E6700
Athlon 64 FX-60
Pentium E6700
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 Pentium E6700 is on rank 915, so the Pentium E6700 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 Pentium E6700
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon 64 FX-60 | Pentium E6700 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,000) | ✅ More affordable ($5) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Toledo (2006) / 90 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Wolfdale (2008−2010) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon 64 FX-60 | Pentium E6700 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+20132%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,000) | ✅ More affordable ($5) |
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 Pentium E6700
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.
Pentium E6700
The Pentium E6700 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 May 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Wolfdale (2008−2010) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB (total). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,219 points. Launch price was $80.
Processing Power
Both the Athlon 64 FX-60 and Pentium E6700 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.6 GHz on the Athlon 64 FX-60 versus 3.2 GHz on the Pentium E6700 — a 20.7% clock advantage for the Pentium E6700. The Athlon 64 FX-60 uses the Toledo (2006) architecture (90 nm), while the Pentium E6700 uses Wolfdale (2008−2010) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon 64 FX-60 scores 1,205 against the Pentium E6700's 1,219 — a 1.2% lead for the Pentium E6700. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Athlon 64 FX-60 | Pentium E6700 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.6 GHz | 3.2 GHz+23% |
| Base Clock | — | 3.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB (total) |
| Process | 90 nm | 45 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Toledo (2006) | Wolfdale (2008−2010) |
| PassMark | 1,205 | 1,219+1% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 250 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 480 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon 64 FX-60 uses the 939 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Pentium E6700 uses LGA775 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR-400 on the Athlon 64 FX-60 versus DDR3-1066 on the Pentium E6700 — the Pentium E6700 supports -203% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Pentium E6700 supports up to 8 GB of RAM compared to 4 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 0 PCIe lanes.
| Feature | Athlon 64 FX-60 | Pentium E6700 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | 939 | LGA775 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR-400 | DDR3-1066 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 8 GB+100% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 0 |
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 VT-x (Pentium E6700). Primary use case: Athlon 64 FX-60 targets Gaming/Enthusiast, Pentium E6700 targets Desktop.
| Feature | Athlon 64 FX-60 | Pentium E6700 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | Yes | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | None | VT-x |
| Target Use | Gaming/Enthusiast | Desktop |
Value Analysis
The Athlon 64 FX-60 launched at $1031 MSRP, while the Pentium E6700 debuted at $86. At current prices ($1000 vs $5), the Pentium E6700 is $995 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon 64 FX-60 delivers 1.2 pts/$ vs 243.8 pts/$ for the Pentium E6700 — making the Pentium E6700 the 198% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon 64 FX-60 | Pentium E6700 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1031 | $86-92% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1000 | $5-100% |
| Performance per Dollar | 1.2 | 243.8+20217% |
| Release Date | 2006 | 2010 |
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