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