Athlon 64 FX-72 vs Turion X2 Ultra ZM-82
Athlon 64 FX-72
Turion X2 Ultra ZM-82
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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 Turion X2 Ultra ZM-82 is on rank 347, so the Turion X2 Ultra ZM-82 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Athlon 64 FX-72
Performance Per Dollar Turion X2 Ultra ZM-82
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon 64 FX-72 | Turion X2 Ultra ZM-82 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Puma (2008−2009) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon 64 FX-72 | Turion X2 Ultra ZM-82 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Turion X2 Ultra ZM-82
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.
Turion X2 Ultra ZM-82
The Turion X2 Ultra ZM-82 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Puma (2008−2009) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2.2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: S1g2. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB. Memory support: DDR2. Passmark benchmark score: 1,777 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
Both the Athlon 64 FX-72 and Turion X2 Ultra ZM-82 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 Turion X2 Ultra ZM-82 — 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 Turion X2 Ultra ZM-82 uses Puma (2008−2009) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon 64 FX-72 scores 1,794 against the Turion X2 Ultra ZM-82's 1,777 — a 1% lead for the Athlon 64 FX-72. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Athlon 64 FX-72 | Turion X2 Ultra ZM-82 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.8 GHz+27% | 2.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 2 MB+100% |
| Process | 90 nm | 65 nm-28% |
| Architecture | Windsor (2006−2007) | Puma (2008−2009) |
| PassMark | 1,794 | 1,777 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon 64 FX-72 uses the F socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Turion X2 Ultra ZM-82 uses S1g2 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Athlon 64 FX-72 | Turion X2 Ultra ZM-82 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | F | S1g2 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 2.0+82% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR2-800 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | — |
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