CPU
GPU
Athlon 64 X2 4200+
Phenom II X2 B57
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 X2 4200+ is positioned at rank 1101 and the Phenom II X2 B57 is on rank 484, so the Phenom II X2 B57 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Athlon 64 X2 4200+
Performance Per Dollar Phenom II X2 B57
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon 64 X2 4200+ | Phenom II X2 B57 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($110) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Manchester (2005−2006) / 90 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Callisto (2009−2010) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon 64 X2 4200+ | Phenom II X2 B57 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($110) | ✅ 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 X2 4200+ and Phenom II X2 B57
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.
Phenom II X2 B57
The Phenom II X2 B57 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Callisto (2009−2010) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,260 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
Both the Athlon 64 X2 4200+ and Phenom II X2 B57 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.2 GHz on the Athlon 64 X2 4200+ versus 3.2 GHz on the Phenom II X2 B57 — a 37% clock advantage for the Phenom II X2 B57. The Athlon 64 X2 4200+ uses the Manchester (2005−2006) architecture (90 nm), while the Phenom II X2 B57 uses Callisto (2009−2010) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon 64 X2 4200+ scores 1,255 against the Phenom II X2 B57's 1,260 — a 0.4% lead for the Phenom II X2 B57. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Athlon 64 X2 4200+ vs 6 MB (total) on the Phenom II X2 B57.
| Feature | Athlon 64 X2 4200+ | Phenom II X2 B57 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.2 GHz | 3.2 GHz+45% |
| Base Clock | — | 3.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 6 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 90 nm | 45 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Manchester (2005−2006) | Callisto (2009−2010) |
| PassMark | 1,255 | 1,260 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon 64 X2 4200+ uses the 939 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Phenom II X2 B57 uses AM3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Athlon 64 X2 4200+ | Phenom II X2 B57 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | 939 | AM3 |
| 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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