Athlon 64 X2 5000+ vs Pentium D 820
Athlon 64 X2 5000+
Pentium D 820
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 Pentium D 820 is on rank 1065, so the Athlon 64 X2 5000+ 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 Pentium D 820
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon 64 X2 5000+ | Pentium D 820 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($42) | ✅ More affordable ($20) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Windsor (2006−2007) / 90 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 90 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon 64 X2 5000+ | Pentium D 820 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+108%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($42) | ✅ More affordable ($20) |
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 Pentium D 820
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.
Pentium D 820
The Pentium D 820 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 90 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,412 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
Both the Athlon 64 X2 5000+ and Pentium D 820 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.6 GHz on the Athlon 64 X2 5000+ versus 2.8 GHz on the Pentium D 820 — a 7.4% clock advantage for the Pentium D 820. The Athlon 64 X2 5000+ uses the Windsor (2006−2007) architecture (90 nm), while the Pentium D 820 uses NetBurst (2000−2006) (90 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon 64 X2 5000+ scores 1,425 against the Pentium D 820's 1,412 — a 0.9% lead for the Athlon 64 X2 5000+. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Athlon 64 X2 5000+ | Pentium D 820 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.6 GHz | 2.8 GHz+8% |
| Base Clock | — | 2.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | 2 MB+300% |
| Process | 90 nm | 90 nm |
| Architecture | Windsor (2006−2007) | NetBurst (2000−2006) |
| PassMark | 1,425 | 1,412 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 166 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon 64 X2 5000+ uses the AM2 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Pentium D 820 uses LGA775 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR2-800 memory speed. The Athlon 64 X2 5000+ supports up to 16 GB of RAM compared to 4 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 0 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: AMD AM2 (Athlon 64 X2 5000+) and Intel 945,Intel 955 (Pentium D 820).
| Feature | Athlon 64 X2 5000+ | Pentium D 820 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM2 | LGA775 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR2-800 | DDR2-667 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB+300% | 4 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Athlon 64 X2 5000+) / No (Pentium D 820).
| Feature | Athlon 64 X2 5000+ | Pentium D 820 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | No |
Value Analysis
The Athlon 64 X2 5000+ launched at $136 MSRP, while the Pentium D 820 debuted at $241. At current prices ($42 vs $20), the Pentium D 820 is $22 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon 64 X2 5000+ delivers 33.9 pts/$ vs 70.6 pts/$ for the Pentium D 820 — making the Pentium D 820 the 70.2% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon 64 X2 5000+ | Pentium D 820 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $136-44% | $241 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $42 | $20-52% |
| Performance per Dollar | 33.9 | 70.6+108% |
| Release Date | 2006 | 2005 |
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