CPU
GPU
Athlon 64 X2 5200+
Phenom X4 9750B
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 Phenom X4 9750B is on rank 1047, so the Phenom X4 9750B 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 Phenom X4 9750B
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon 64 X2 5200+ | Phenom X4 9750B |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($15) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($34) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Windsor (2006−2007) / 90 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Agena (2007−2008) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon 64 X2 5200+ | Phenom X4 9750B |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+124%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($15) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($34) |
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 Phenom X4 9750B
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.
Phenom X4 9750B
The Phenom X4 9750B is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Agena (2007−2008) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Max frequency: 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: AM2+. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,520 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Athlon 64 X2 5200+ packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Phenom X4 9750B offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Phenom X4 9750B has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.7 GHz on the Athlon 64 X2 5200+ versus 2.4 GHz on the Phenom X4 9750B — a 11.8% clock advantage for the Athlon 64 X2 5200+. The Athlon 64 X2 5200+ uses the Windsor (2006−2007) architecture (90 nm), while the Phenom X4 9750B uses Agena (2007−2008) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon 64 X2 5200+ scores 1,505 against the Phenom X4 9750B's 1,520 — a 1% lead for the Phenom X4 9750B. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Athlon 64 X2 5200+ vs 2 MB (total) on the Phenom X4 9750B.
| Feature | Athlon 64 X2 5200+ | Phenom X4 9750B |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 2.7 GHz+13% | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 2 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512K | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 90 nm | 65 nm-28% |
| Architecture | Windsor (2006−2007) | Agena (2007−2008) |
| PassMark | 1,505 | 1,520 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 300 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 1,000 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon 64 X2 5200+ uses the AM2 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Phenom X4 9750B uses AM2+ (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR2-800 memory speed. The Athlon 64 X2 5200+ supports up to 16 GB of RAM compared to 8 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 (Phenom X4 9750B) — the Phenom X4 9750B offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AMD AM2 (Athlon 64 X2 5200+) and AM2+,AM2 (Phenom X4 9750B).
| Feature | Athlon 64 X2 5200+ | Phenom X4 9750B |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM2 | AM2+ |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 2.0+82% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR2-800 | DDR2-1066 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Athlon 64 X2 5200+) / AMD-V (Phenom X4 9750B). Primary use case: Phenom X4 9750B targets Legacy Desktop.
| Feature | Athlon 64 X2 5200+ | Phenom X4 9750B |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | — | None |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Legacy Desktop |
Value Analysis
The Athlon 64 X2 5200+ launched at $420 MSRP, while the Phenom X4 9750B debuted at $215. At current prices ($15 vs $34), the Athlon 64 X2 5200+ is $19 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon 64 X2 5200+ delivers 100.3 pts/$ vs 44.7 pts/$ for the Phenom X4 9750B — making the Athlon 64 X2 5200+ the 76.7% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon 64 X2 5200+ | Phenom X4 9750B |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $420 | $215-49% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15-56% | $34 |
| Performance per Dollar | 100.3+124% | 44.7 |
| Release Date | 2006 | 2008 |
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