Athlon 64 X2 5000+ vs Athlon 5150
Athlon 64 X2 5000+
Athlon 5150
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 Athlon 5150 is on rank 314, so the Athlon 5150 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 Athlon 5150
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon 64 X2 5000+ | Athlon 5150 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($42) | ✅ More affordable ($21) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Windsor (2006−2007) / 90 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Kabini (2013−2014) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon 64 X2 5000+ | Athlon 5150 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+99%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($42) | ✅ More affordable ($21) |
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 Athlon 5150
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.
Athlon 5150
The Athlon 5150 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Kabini (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Max frequency: 1.6 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: AM1. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,415 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Athlon 64 X2 5000+ packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Athlon 5150 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Athlon 5150 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.6 GHz on the Athlon 64 X2 5000+ versus 1.6 GHz on the Athlon 5150 — a 47.6% clock advantage for the Athlon 64 X2 5000+. The Athlon 64 X2 5000+ uses the Windsor (2006−2007) architecture (90 nm), while the Athlon 5150 uses Kabini (2013−2014) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon 64 X2 5000+ scores 1,425 against the Athlon 5150's 1,415 — a 0.7% lead for the Athlon 64 X2 5000+.
| Feature | Athlon 64 X2 5000+ | Athlon 5150 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 2.6 GHz+63% | 1.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | — |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | 2048 kB+300% |
| Process | 90 nm | 28 nm-69% |
| Architecture | Windsor (2006−2007) | Kabini (2013−2014) |
| PassMark | 1,425 | 1,415 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon 64 X2 5000+ uses the AM2 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Athlon 5150 uses AM1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR2-800 on the Athlon 64 X2 5000+ versus 1600 on the Athlon 5150 — the Athlon 5150 supports 199.5% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 16 GB of RAM. Memory channels: 2 (Athlon 64 X2 5000+) vs 1 (Athlon 5150). PCIe lanes: 0 (Athlon 64 X2 5000+) vs 4 (Athlon 5150) — the Athlon 5150 offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AMD AM2 (Athlon 64 X2 5000+) and AM1 (Athlon 5150).
| Feature | Athlon 64 X2 5000+ | Athlon 5150 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM2 | AM1 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 2.0+82% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR2-800 | 1600+79900% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB+104857500% | 16 |
| RAM Channels | 2+100% | 1 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 4 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Athlon 64 X2 5000+) / true (Athlon 5150). The Athlon 5150 includes integrated graphics (Radeon R3 Graphics), while the Athlon 64 X2 5000+ requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Athlon 5150 rivals Pentium J2900.
| Feature | Athlon 64 X2 5000+ | Athlon 5150 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon R3 Graphics |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | true |
Value Analysis
The Athlon 64 X2 5000+ launched at $136 MSRP, while the Athlon 5150 debuted at $21. At current prices ($42 vs $21), the Athlon 5150 is $21 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon 64 X2 5000+ delivers 33.9 pts/$ vs 67.4 pts/$ for the Athlon 5150 — making the Athlon 5150 the 66% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon 64 X2 5000+ | Athlon 5150 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $136 | $21-85% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $42 | $21-50% |
| Performance per Dollar | 33.9 | 67.4+99% |
| Release Date | 2006 | 2014 |
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