Athlon 64 X2 5800+ vs Athlon X2 L310

CPU

GPU

Athlon 64 X2 5800+

2 Cores2 Thrd89 WWMax: 3 GHz2008

Athlon X2 L310

2 Cores2 Thrd1 WWMax: 1.2 GHz2009

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Athlon 64 X2 5800+

2 / 2

1,745

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Athlon X2 L310

2 / 2

1,747

+0.1%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

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 Athlon X2 L310 is on rank 933, so the Athlon X2 L310 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 5800+

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

41069%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

38806%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

28177%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

8488%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

6724%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

5882%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

3369%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

3325%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

3027%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

3027%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

2993%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

2913%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

2872%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

2860%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

2834%

#1037

Athlon 64 X2 5800+

MSRP: $230|Avg: $20

100%

#1038

Phenom II X2 B53

MSRP: $150|Avg: $15

100%

#1039

Core 2 Quad Q9300

MSRP: $266|Avg: $27

100%

#1040

Athlon II X4 638

MSRP: $300|Avg: $280

99%

#1041

Core 2 Duo E7200

MSRP: $133|Avg: $133

99%

#1043

Phenom X3 8750

MSRP: $195|Avg: $20

98%

#1044

Pentium G4400TE

MSRP: $300|Avg: $250

96%

#1045

Celeron 2.60

MSRP: $53|Avg: $10

96%

#1046

Core i7-990X

MSRP: $999|Avg: $225

94%

#1047

Phenom X4 9750B

MSRP: $215|Avg: $34

93%

#1048

Core 2 Duo E8200

MSRP: $163|Avg: $20

92%

#1049

Core 2 Quad Q9450

MSRP: $316|Avg: $15

92%

#1050

Core 2 Duo E8600

MSRP: $200|Avg: $95

91%

#1051

Core 2 Duo E6320

MSRP: $163|Avg: $5

90%

#1052

Core i7-980X

MSRP: $999|Avg: $150

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Athlon X2 L310

#921

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1679%

#922

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1655%

#923

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1519%

#924

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1512%

#925

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1498%

#927

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1447%

#928

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1388%

#929

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1385%

#930

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1348%

#933

Athlon X2 L310

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

100%

#939

FX-7600P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

98%

#940

Athlon II M300

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

97%

#944

Athlon Neo X2 L335

MSRP: $80|Avg: $15

95%

#945

Core i7-3610QE

MSRP: $315|Avg: $105

95%

#948

A8-8600P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Athlon 64 X2 5800+ leads in gaming performance. However, the Athlon X2 L310 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.1% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Athlon 64 X2 5800+	Athlon X2 L310
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Brisbane (2007−2008) / 65 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Conesus (2009) / 65 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Athlon X2 L310 stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 0% cheaper ($20 vs $20) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Athlon 64 X2 5800+	Athlon X2 L310
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+0%)
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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 5800+ Benchmark Check

Athlon X2 L310 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Athlon 64 X2 5800+ and Athlon X2 L310

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.

Athlon X2 L310

The Athlon X2 L310 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Conesus (2009) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.2 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: S1. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,747 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

Both the Athlon 64 X2 5800+ and Athlon X2 L310 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the Athlon 64 X2 5800+ versus 1.2 GHz on the Athlon X2 L310 — a 85.7% clock advantage for the Athlon 64 X2 5800+. The Athlon 64 X2 5800+ uses the Brisbane (2007−2008) architecture (65 nm), while the Athlon X2 L310 uses Conesus (2009) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon 64 X2 5800+ scores 1,745 against the Athlon X2 L310's 1,747 — a 0.1% lead for the Athlon X2 L310.

Feature	Athlon 64 X2 5800+	Athlon X2 L310
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	3 GHz+150%	1.2 GHz
L3 Cache	0 kB	—
L2 Cache	512 kB	1 MB+100%
Process	65 nm	65 nm
Architecture	Brisbane (2007−2008)	Conesus (2009)
PassMark	1,745	1,747
Geekbench 6 Single	—	120
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	213

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Memory & Platform

The Athlon 64 X2 5800+ uses the AM2 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Athlon X2 L310 uses S1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR2-800 memory speed. The Athlon 64 X2 5800+ supports up to 16 GB of RAM compared to 4 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 0 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: AMD AM2 (Athlon 64 X2 5800+) and Socket S1 (Athlon X2 L310).

Feature	Athlon 64 X2 5800+	Athlon X2 L310
Socket	AM2	S1
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR2-800	DDR2-667
Max RAM Capacity	16 GB+300%	4 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	0	0

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Athlon 64 X2 5800+) / Yes (Athlon X2 L310). Primary use case: Athlon X2 L310 targets Mobile.

Feature	Athlon 64 X2 5800+	Athlon X2 L310
Integrated GPU	No	No
Unlocked	—	No
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	—	Yes
Target Use	—	Mobile

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Value Analysis

The Athlon 64 X2 5800+ launched at $230 MSRP, while the Athlon X2 L310 debuted at $100. At current prices ($20 vs $20), the Athlon X2 L310 is $0 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon 64 X2 5800+ delivers 87.3 pts/$ vs 87.3 pts/$ for the Athlon X2 L310 — making the Athlon X2 L310 the 0.1% better value option.