CPU
GPU
Athlon 64 X2 5000+
A10 Micro-6700T
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 5000+ is positioned at rank 988 and the A10 Micro-6700T is on rank 724, so the A10 Micro-6700T 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 X2 5000+
Performance Per Dollar A10 Micro-6700T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon 64 X2 5000+ | A10 Micro-6700T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($42) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Windsor (2006−2007) / 90 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Mullins (2014) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon 64 X2 5000+ | A10 Micro-6700T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($42) | ✅ 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 5000+ and A10 Micro-6700T
Athlon 64 X2 5000+
The Athlon 64 X2 5000+ 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: 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 90 nm process technology. Socket: AM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 89 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,425 points. Launch price was $149.
A10 Micro-6700T
The A10 Micro-6700T is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 29 April 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Mullins (2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FT3. Thermal design power (TDP): 5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1333. Passmark benchmark score: 1,426 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Athlon 64 X2 5000+ packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the A10 Micro-6700T offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the A10 Micro-6700T has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.6 GHz on the Athlon 64 X2 5000+ versus 2.2 GHz on the A10 Micro-6700T — a 16.7% clock advantage for the Athlon 64 X2 5000+. The Athlon 64 X2 5000+ uses the Windsor (2006−2007) architecture (90 nm), while the A10 Micro-6700T uses Mullins (2014) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon 64 X2 5000+ scores 1,425 against the A10 Micro-6700T's 1,426 — a 0.1% lead for the A10 Micro-6700T.
| Feature | Athlon 64 X2 5000+ | A10 Micro-6700T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 2.6 GHz+18% | 2.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | — | 1.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | — |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | 2048 kB+300% |
| Process | 90 nm | 28 nm-69% |
| Architecture | Windsor (2006−2007) | Mullins (2014) |
| PassMark | 1,425 | 1,426 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 250 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon 64 X2 5000+ uses the AM2 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the A10 Micro-6700T uses FT3 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR2-800 on the Athlon 64 X2 5000+ versus DDR3-1333 on the A10 Micro-6700T — the A10 Micro-6700T supports 40% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Athlon 64 X2 5000+ supports up to 16 GB of RAM compared to 8 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Athlon 64 X2 5000+) vs 1 (A10 Micro-6700T). PCIe lanes: 0 (Athlon 64 X2 5000+) vs 4 (A10 Micro-6700T) — the A10 Micro-6700T offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Athlon 64 X2 5000+ | A10 Micro-6700T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM2 | FT3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 3.0+173% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR2-800 | DDR3-1333+50% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2+100% | 1 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 4 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Athlon 64 X2 5000+) / AMD-V (A10 Micro-6700T). The A10 Micro-6700T includes integrated graphics (Radeon R6), while the Athlon 64 X2 5000+ requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A10 Micro-6700T targets Tablet. Direct competitor: A10 Micro-6700T rivals Atom Z3770.
| Feature | Athlon 64 X2 5000+ | A10 Micro-6700T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon R6 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Tablet |
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