Athlon 64 X2 4200+ vs Pentium SU2700

Athlon 64 X2 4200+

2 Cores2 Thrd89 WWMax: 2.2 GHz2006

Pentium SU2700

1 Cores1 Thrd10 WWMax: 1.3 GHz2009

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Athlon 64 X2 4200+

2 / 2

1,255

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Pentium SU2700

1 / 1

1,268

+1.0%

Celeron 857

Pentium T3400

Pentium Dual-Core E2200

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 X2 4200+ is positioned at rank 1101 and the Pentium SU2700 is on rank 1022, so the Pentium SU2700 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 X2 4200+

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

144313%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

136361%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

99009%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

29827%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

23626%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

20669%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

11838%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

11683%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

10638%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

10637%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

10518%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

10234%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

10091%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

10050%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

9959%

#1101

Athlon 64 X2 4200+

MSRP: $581|Avg: $110

100%

#1102

Athlon 64 3500+

MSRP: $272|Avg: $10

97%

#1103

Pentium D 830

MSRP: $316|Avg: $20

91%

#1104

Pentium D 960

MSRP: $523|Avg: $15

89%

#1105

Athlon XP 2500+

MSRP: $172|Avg: $15

86%

#1106

Athlon 64 3800+

MSRP: $354|Avg: $10

85%

#1107

Pentium 4 2.53

MSRP: $193|Avg: $13

83%

#1108

Pentium 4 2.40

MSRP: $193|Avg: $193

78%

#1109

Athlon XP 2400+

MSRP: $193|Avg: $10

73%

#1110

Pentium D 950

MSRP: $637|Avg: $10

68%

#1111

Athlon XP 1500+

MSRP: $130|Avg: $15

67%

#1112

Athlon 64 4000+

MSRP: $482|Avg: $30

65%

#1113

Pentium 4 2.66

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

58%

#1114

Pentium 4 2.80

MSRP: $327|Avg: $25

58%

#1115

Athlon XP 1600+

MSRP: $160|Avg: $15

58%

#1116

Athlon 64 3400+

MSRP: $440|Avg: $20

57%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium SU2700

#1010

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2314%

#1011

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2280%

#1012

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2093%

#1013

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2084%

#1014

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2065%

#1016

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1994%

#1017

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1912%

#1018

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1909%

#1019

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1857%

#1022

Pentium SU2700

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

100%

#1023

A4-1250

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

99%

#1025

Core i5-4200M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

98%

#1026

Celeron 1000M

MSRP: $86|Avg: N/A

98%

#1028

Celeron B840

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

98%

#1029

Celeron M 743

MSRP: $107|Avg: $15

98%

#1030

Core i7-3612QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

97%

#1031

Pentium 967

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

97%

#1033

Core i5-4400E

MSRP: $266|Avg: $50

96%

#1034

Pentium Dual Core T4400

MSRP: $107|Avg: $5

95%

#1037

Core i7-8665UE

MSRP: $409|Avg: $409

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Athlon 64 X2 4200+ leads in gaming performance. However, the Pentium SU2700 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 1% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Athlon 64 X2 4200+	Pentium SU2700
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($110)	✅ More affordable ($10)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Manchester (2005−2006) / 90 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Pentium SU2700 stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 91% cheaper ($10 vs $110) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Athlon 64 X2 4200+	Pentium SU2700
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+1011%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($110)	✅ More affordable ($10)

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 X2 4200+ Benchmark Check

Pentium SU2700 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Athlon 64 X2 4200+ and Pentium SU2700

Athlon 64 X2 4200+

The Athlon 64 X2 4200+ is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Dezembro 2006 (19 years ago). It is based on the Manchester (2005−2006) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2.2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 90 nm process technology. Socket: 939. Thermal design power (TDP): 89 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,255 points. Launch price was $309.

Pentium SU2700

The Pentium SU2700 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Base frequency is 1.3 GHz, with boost up to 1.3 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: BGA956. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,268 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Athlon 64 X2 4200+ packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Pentium SU2700 offers 1 cores / 1 threads — the Athlon 64 X2 4200+ has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 2.2 GHz on the Athlon 64 X2 4200+ versus 1.3 GHz on the Pentium SU2700 — a 51.4% clock advantage for the Athlon 64 X2 4200+. The Athlon 64 X2 4200+ uses the Manchester (2005−2006) architecture (90 nm), while the Pentium SU2700 uses Penryn (2008−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon 64 X2 4200+ scores 1,255 against the Pentium SU2700's 1,268 — a 1% lead for the Pentium SU2700. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.

Feature	Athlon 64 X2 4200+	Pentium SU2700
Cores / Threads	2 / 2+100%	1 / 1
Boost Clock	2.2 GHz+69%	1.3 GHz
Base Clock	—	1.3 GHz
L3 Cache	0 kB	0 kB
L2 Cache	512 kB	2 MB+300%
Process	90 nm	45 nm-50%
Architecture	Manchester (2005−2006)	Penryn (2008−2011)
PassMark	1,255	1,268+1%

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Memory & Platform

The Athlon 64 X2 4200+ uses the 939 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Pentium SU2700 uses BGA956 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Athlon 64 X2 4200+	Pentium SU2700
Socket	939	BGA956
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 1.1
Max RAM Speed	DDR2-800	—
Max RAM Capacity	16 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	0	—

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Value Analysis

The Athlon 64 X2 4200+ launched at $581 MSRP, while the Pentium SU2700 debuted at $100. At current prices ($110 vs $10), the Pentium SU2700 is $100 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon 64 X2 4200+ delivers 11.4 pts/$ vs 126.8 pts/$ for the Pentium SU2700 — making the Pentium SU2700 the 167% better value option.