Athlon 64 X2 5200+ vs A4-6210
Athlon 64 X2 5200+
A4-6210
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 5200+ is positioned at rank 1082 and the A4-6210 is on rank 787, so the A4-6210 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 5200+
Performance Per Dollar A4-6210
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon 64 X2 5200+ | A4-6210 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Windsor (2006−2007) / 90 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Beema (2014) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon 64 X2 5200+ | A4-6210 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) | ✅ 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 5200+ and A4-6210
Athlon 64 X2 5200+
The Athlon 64 X2 5200+ 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: 2.7 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K. Built on 90 nm process technology. Socket: AM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 89 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,505 points. Launch price was $149.
A4-6210
The A4-6210 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Beema (2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Max frequency: 1.8 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FT3. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1599. Passmark benchmark score: 1,499 points. Launch price was $50.
Processing Power
The Athlon 64 X2 5200+ packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the A4-6210 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the A4-6210 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.7 GHz on the Athlon 64 X2 5200+ versus 1.8 GHz on the A4-6210 — a 40% clock advantage for the Athlon 64 X2 5200+. The Athlon 64 X2 5200+ uses the Windsor (2006−2007) architecture (90 nm), while the A4-6210 uses Beema (2014) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon 64 X2 5200+ scores 1,505 against the A4-6210's 1,499 — a 0.4% lead for the Athlon 64 X2 5200+.
| Feature | Athlon 64 X2 5200+ | A4-6210 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 2.7 GHz+50% | 1.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | — |
| L2 Cache | 512K | 2048 kB+300% |
| Process | 90 nm | 28 nm-69% |
| Architecture | Windsor (2006−2007) | Beema (2014) |
| PassMark | 1,505 | 1,499 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 198 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon 64 X2 5200+ uses the AM2 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the A4-6210 uses FT3 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR2-800 on the Athlon 64 X2 5200+ versus DDR3L-1600 on the A4-6210 — the A4-6210 supports 40% 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 5200+) vs 1 (A4-6210). PCIe lanes: 0 (Athlon 64 X2 5200+) vs 8 (A4-6210) — the A4-6210 offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Athlon 64 X2 5200+ | A4-6210 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM2 | FT3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 3.0+173% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR2-800 | DDR3L-1600+50% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2+100% | 1 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 8 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Athlon 64 X2 5200+) / AMD-V (A4-6210). The A4-6210 includes integrated graphics (Radeon R3), while the Athlon 64 X2 5200+ requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A4-6210 targets Entry Laptop. Direct competitor: A4-6210 rivals Pentium N3700.
| Feature | Athlon 64 X2 5200+ | A4-6210 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon R3 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Entry Laptop |
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