Athlon 64 FX-72 vs E2-9000

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 E2-9000 is on rank 700, so the E2-9000 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Athlon 64 FX-72

#1

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

138540%

#2

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

130907%

#3

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

95049%

#4

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

28634%

#5

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

22681%

#6

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

19842%

#7

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

11364%

#8

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

11216%

#9

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

10212%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

10212%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

10097%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

9825%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

9688%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

9648%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

9561%

#1100

Athlon 64 FX-72

MSRP: $799|Avg: $40

100%

#1101

Athlon 64 X2 4200+

MSRP: $581|Avg: $110

96%

#1102

Athlon 64 3500+

MSRP: $272|Avg: $10

93%

#1103

Pentium D 830

MSRP: $316|Avg: $20

87%

#1104

Pentium D 960

MSRP: $523|Avg: $15

85%

#1105

Athlon XP 2500+

MSRP: $172|Avg: $15

83%

#1106

Athlon 64 3800+

MSRP: $354|Avg: $10

81%

#1107

Pentium 4 2.53

MSRP: $193|Avg: $13

80%

#1108

Pentium 4 2.40

MSRP: $193|Avg: $193

75%

#1109

Athlon XP 2400+

MSRP: $193|Avg: $10

70%

#1110

Pentium D 950

MSRP: $637|Avg: $10

65%

#1111

Athlon XP 1500+

MSRP: $130|Avg: $15

64%

#1112

Athlon 64 4000+

MSRP: $482|Avg: $30

62%

#1113

Pentium 4 2.66

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

56%

#1114

Pentium 4 2.80

MSRP: $327|Avg: $25

56%

#1115

Athlon XP 1600+

MSRP: $160|Avg: $15

56%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar E2-9000

#687

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

985%

#688

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

971%

#689

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

891%

#690

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

887%

#691

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

879%

#693

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

849%

#694

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

814%

#695

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

813%

#696

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

791%

#700

E2-9000

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#704

C-60

MSRP: $50|Avg: $20

100%

#711

Core i7-10850H

MSRP: $395|Avg: N/A

99%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The E2-9000 (2016) utilizes 28 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Athlon 64 FX-72	E2-9000
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($40)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Windsor (2006−2007) / 90 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) / 28 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Athlon 64 FX-72 (2006) relies on 90 nm technology and DDR1, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Athlon 64 FX-72	E2-9000
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($40)	✅ More affordable ($0)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Athlon 64 FX-72 Benchmark Check

E2-9000 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Athlon 64 FX-72 and E2-9000

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.

E2-9000

The E2-9000 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: BGA. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 1,787 points. Launch price was $50.

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Processing Power

Both the Athlon 64 FX-72 and E2-9000 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.8 GHz on the Athlon 64 FX-72 versus 2.2 GHz on the E2-9000 — a 24% clock advantage for the Athlon 64 FX-72. The Athlon 64 FX-72 uses the Windsor (2006−2007) architecture (90 nm), while the E2-9000 uses Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon 64 FX-72 scores 1,794 against the E2-9000's 1,787 — a 0.4% lead for the Athlon 64 FX-72.

Feature	Athlon 64 FX-72	E2-9000
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	2.8 GHz+27%	2.2 GHz
Base Clock	—	1.8 GHz
L3 Cache	0 kB	—
L2 Cache	1 MB	1 MB
Process	90 nm	28 nm-69%
Architecture	Windsor (2006−2007)	Stoney Ridge (2016−2019)
PassMark	1,794	1,787