Athlon 64 FX-72 vs A6-7470K
Athlon 64 FX-72
A6-7470K
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-72 is positioned at rank 1100 and the A6-7470K is on rank 595, so the A6-7470K 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-72
Performance Per Dollar A6-7470K
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon 64 FX-72 | A6-7470K |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($40) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Windsor (2006−2007) / 90 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Godaveri (2014−2016) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon 64 FX-72 | A6-7470K |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($40) | ✅ 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-72 and A6-7470K
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.
A6-7470K
The A6-7470K is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Godaveri (2014−2016) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L2 cache: 1024 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FM2+. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 1,799 points. Launch price was $70.
Processing Power
Both the Athlon 64 FX-72 and A6-7470K share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.8 GHz on the Athlon 64 FX-72 versus 4 GHz on the A6-7470K — a 35.3% clock advantage for the A6-7470K. The Athlon 64 FX-72 uses the Windsor (2006−2007) architecture (90 nm), while the A6-7470K uses Godaveri (2014−2016) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon 64 FX-72 scores 1,794 against the A6-7470K's 1,799 — a 0.3% lead for the A6-7470K.
| Feature | Athlon 64 FX-72 | A6-7470K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.8 GHz | 4 GHz+43% |
| Base Clock | — | 3.7 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | — |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 1024 kB |
| Process | 90 nm | 28 nm-69% |
| Architecture | Windsor (2006−2007) | Godaveri (2014−2016) |
| PassMark | 1,794 | 1,799 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon 64 FX-72 uses the F socket (PCIe 1.1), while the A6-7470K uses FM2+ (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR2-800 on the Athlon 64 FX-72 versus 2133 on the A6-7470K — the A6-7470K supports 199.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The A6-7470K supports up to 32 of RAM compared to 16 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 0 (Athlon 64 FX-72) vs 16 (A6-7470K) — the A6-7470K offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AMD F (1207) (Athlon 64 FX-72) and FM2+ (A6-7470K).
| Feature | Athlon 64 FX-72 | A6-7470K |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | F | FM2+ |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 3.0+173% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR2-800 | 2133+106550% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB+52428700% | 32 |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Athlon 64 FX-72) / true (A6-7470K). The A6-7470K includes integrated graphics (Radeon R5 Graphics), while the Athlon 64 FX-72 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: A6-7470K rivals Pentium G4400.
| Feature | Athlon 64 FX-72 | A6-7470K |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon R5 Graphics |
| Unlocked | — | Yes |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | true |
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