Athlon 64 X2 5200+ vs Celeron 1017U

Athlon 64 X2 5200+

2 Cores2 Thrd89 WWMax: 2.7 GHz2006

Celeron 1017U

2 Cores2 Thrd512 WWMax: 1.6 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Athlon 64 X2 5200+

2 / 2

1,505

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Celeron 1017U

2 / 2

1,508

+0.2%

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 Celeron 1017U is on rank 975, so the Celeron 1017U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Athlon 64 X2 5200+

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

87071%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

82274%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

59737%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

17996%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

14255%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

12470%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

7142%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

7049%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

6418%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

6418%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

6346%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

6175%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

6089%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

6064%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

6009%

#1081

Athlon 64 X2 4000+

MSRP: $328|Avg: $10

100%

#1082

Athlon 64 X2 5200+

MSRP: $420|Avg: $15

100%

#1083

Core i7-975

MSRP: $999|Avg: $50

99%

#1084

Athlon XP 2600+

MSRP: $98|Avg: $10

97%

#1085

Core i7-965

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $40

96%

#1086

Athlon 64 FX-74

MSRP: $499|Avg: $50

93%

#1087

Core 2 Extreme QX9770

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $1399

92%

#1088

Athlon 64 2000+

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

92%

#1089

Athlon 64 X2 5600+

MSRP: $505|Avg: $15

92%

#1090

Athlon 64 X2 5400+

MSRP: $485|Avg: $78

91%

#1091

Celeron 2.30

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

91%

#1092

Phenom X4 9450e

MSRP: $450|Avg: $430

90%

#1093

Athlon 64 X2 3800+

MSRP: $354|Avg: $20

86%

#1094

Athlon 64 3000+

MSRP: $149|Avg: $10

84%

#1095

Athlon XP 3100+

MSRP: $150|Avg: $20

79%

#1096

Athlon 64 3300+

MSRP: $200|Avg: $200

73%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron 1017U

#963

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1946%

#964

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1917%

#965

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1760%

#966

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1752%

#967

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1736%

#969

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1676%

#970

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1607%

#971

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1605%

#972

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1562%

#975

Celeron 1017U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#977

Phenom II X2 N640

MSRP: $100|Avg: $55

100%

#978

A10-8700P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

100%

#982

Athlon II Neo K125

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

99%

#986

Pro A8-8600B

MSRP: $150|Avg: $25

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Celeron 1017U (2013) utilizes 22 nm technology and DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Athlon 64 X2 5200+	Celeron 1017U
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($15)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Windsor (2006−2007) / 90 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Athlon 64 X2 5200+ (2006) relies on 90 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Athlon 64 X2 5200+	Celeron 1017U
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($15)	✅ More affordable ($0)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Athlon 64 X2 5200+ Benchmark Check

Celeron 1017U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Athlon 64 X2 5200+ and Celeron 1017U

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.

Celeron 1017U

The Celeron 1017U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 1.6 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,508 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

Both the Athlon 64 X2 5200+ and Celeron 1017U share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.7 GHz on the Athlon 64 X2 5200+ versus 1.6 GHz on the Celeron 1017U — a 51.2% clock advantage for the Athlon 64 X2 5200+. The Athlon 64 X2 5200+ uses the Windsor (2006−2007) architecture (90 nm), while the Celeron 1017U uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon 64 X2 5200+ scores 1,505 against the Celeron 1017U's 1,508 — a 0.2% lead for the Celeron 1017U. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Athlon 64 X2 5200+ vs 2 MB on the Celeron 1017U.

Feature	Athlon 64 X2 5200+	Celeron 1017U
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	2.7 GHz+69%	1.6 GHz
Base Clock	—	1.6 GHz
L3 Cache	0 kB	2 MB
L2 Cache	512K	512 kB
Process	90 nm	22 nm-76%
Architecture	Windsor (2006−2007)	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
PassMark	1,505	1,508

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Memory & Platform

The Athlon 64 X2 5200+ uses the AM2 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Celeron 1017U uses BGA1023 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR2-800 on the Athlon 64 X2 5200+ versus DDR3-1600 on the Celeron 1017U — the Celeron 1017U supports 40% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Celeron 1017U supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 16 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 0 (Athlon 64 X2 5200+) vs 16 (Celeron 1017U) — the Celeron 1017U offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AMD AM2 (Athlon 64 X2 5200+) and Intel FCBGA1023 (Celeron 1017U).

Feature	Athlon 64 X2 5200+	Celeron 1017U
Socket	AM2	BGA1023
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 3.0+173%
Max RAM Speed	DDR2-800	DDR3-1600+50%
Max RAM Capacity	16 GB	32 GB+100%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	0	16