CPU
GPU
Athlon 64 X2 5800+
A10-4657M
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 5800+ is positioned at rank 1037 and the A10-4657M is on rank 713, so the A10-4657M 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 5800+
Performance Per Dollar A10-4657M
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon 64 X2 5800+ | A10-4657M |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Brisbane (2007−2008) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Trinity (2012−2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon 64 X2 5800+ | A10-4657M |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) | ✅ 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 5800+ and A10-4657M
Athlon 64 X2 5800+
The Athlon 64 X2 5800+ is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Brisbane (2007−2008) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 3 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: AM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 89 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,745 points. Launch price was $149.
A10-4657M
The A10-4657M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Trinity (2012−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: BGA. Thermal design power (TDP): 4 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,759 points. Launch price was $130.
Processing Power
The Athlon 64 X2 5800+ packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the A10-4657M offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the A10-4657M has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the Athlon 64 X2 5800+ versus 3.2 GHz on the A10-4657M — a 6.5% clock advantage for the A10-4657M. The Athlon 64 X2 5800+ uses the Brisbane (2007−2008) architecture (65 nm), while the A10-4657M uses Trinity (2012−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon 64 X2 5800+ scores 1,745 against the A10-4657M's 1,759 — a 0.8% lead for the A10-4657M.
| Feature | Athlon 64 X2 5800+ | A10-4657M |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 3 GHz | 3.2 GHz+7% |
| Base Clock | — | 2.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | — |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | 4 MB+700% |
| Process | 65 nm | 32 nm-51% |
| Architecture | Brisbane (2007−2008) | Trinity (2012−2013) |
| PassMark | 1,745 | 1,759 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 450 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 1,200 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon 64 X2 5800+ uses the AM2 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the A10-4657M uses BGA (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR2-800 on the Athlon 64 X2 5800+ versus DDR3-1600 on the A10-4657M — the A10-4657M supports 40% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The A10-4657M 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 5800+) vs 16 (A10-4657M) — the A10-4657M offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Athlon 64 X2 5800+ | A10-4657M |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM2 | BGA |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| 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 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Athlon 64 X2 5800+) / AMD-V (A10-4657M). The A10-4657M includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 7660G), while the Athlon 64 X2 5800+ requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A10-4657M targets Laptop. Direct competitor: A10-4657M rivals Core i3-2330M.
| Feature | Athlon 64 X2 5800+ | A10-4657M |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon HD 7660G |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Laptop |
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