CPU
GPU
Athlon 64 X2 5600+
A6-5200
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 5600+ is positioned at rank 1088 and the A6-5200 is on rank 736, so the A6-5200 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 5600+
Performance Per Dollar A6-5200
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon 64 X2 5600+ | A6-5200 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Kabini (2013−2014) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon 64 X2 5600+ | A6-5200 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 5600+ and A6-5200
Athlon 64 X2 5600+
The Athlon 64 X2 5600+ 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: 2.9 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: 1,665 points. Launch price was $149.
A6-5200
The A6-5200 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Kabini (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Max frequency: 2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FT3. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,672 points. Launch price was $70.
Processing Power
The Athlon 64 X2 5600+ packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the A6-5200 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the A6-5200 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.9 GHz on the Athlon 64 X2 5600+ versus 2 GHz on the A6-5200 — a 36.7% clock advantage for the Athlon 64 X2 5600+. The Athlon 64 X2 5600+ uses the Windsor (2006−2007) architecture (90 nm), while the A6-5200 uses Kabini (2013−2014) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon 64 X2 5600+ scores 1,665 against the A6-5200's 1,672 — a 0.4% lead for the A6-5200. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Athlon 64 X2 5600+ | A6-5200 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 2.9 GHz+45% | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512K | 2048 kB+300% |
| Process | 90 nm | 28 nm-69% |
| Architecture | Windsor (2006−2007) | Kabini (2013−2014) |
| PassMark | 1,665 | 1,672 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 215 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon 64 X2 5600+ uses the AM2 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the A6-5200 uses FT3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR2-800 on the Athlon 64 X2 5600+ versus DDR3-1600 on the A6-5200 — the A6-5200 supports 40% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Athlon 64 X2 5600+ supports up to 16 GB of RAM compared to 8 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Athlon 64 X2 5600+) vs 1 (A6-5200). PCIe lanes: 0 (Athlon 64 X2 5600+) vs 8 (A6-5200) — the A6-5200 offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Athlon 64 X2 5600+ | A6-5200 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM2 | FT3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 2.0+82% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR2-800 | DDR3-1600+50% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2+100% | 1 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 8 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Athlon 64 X2 5600+) / AMD-V (A6-5200). The A6-5200 includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 8400), while the Athlon 64 X2 5600+ requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A6-5200 targets Entry Laptop. Direct competitor: A6-5200 rivals Pentium N3510.
| Feature | Athlon 64 X2 5600+ | A6-5200 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon HD 8400 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Entry Laptop |
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