Athlon 64 X2 TK-42 vs Celeron E1500
Athlon 64 X2 TK-42
Celeron E1500
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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 TK-42 is positioned at rank 1019 and the Celeron E1500 is on rank 907, so the Celeron E1500 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 TK-42
Performance Per Dollar Celeron E1500
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon 64 X2 TK-42 | Celeron E1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) | ✅ More affordable ($5) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Tyler (2007−2009) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Allendale (2006−2009) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon 64 X2 TK-42 | Celeron E1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+97%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) | ✅ More affordable ($5) |
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 TK-42 and Celeron E1500
Athlon 64 X2 TK-42
The Athlon 64 X2 TK-42 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Tyler (2007−2009) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.6 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: S1. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 775 points. Launch price was $149.
Celeron E1500
The Celeron E1500 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 November 2008 (17 years ago). It is based on the Allendale (2006−2009) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB (total). Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 765 points. Launch price was $63.
Processing Power
Both the Athlon 64 X2 TK-42 and Celeron E1500 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.6 GHz on the Athlon 64 X2 TK-42 versus 2.2 GHz on the Celeron E1500 — a 31.6% clock advantage for the Celeron E1500. The Athlon 64 X2 TK-42 uses the Tyler (2007−2009) architecture (65 nm), while the Celeron E1500 uses Allendale (2006−2009) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon 64 X2 TK-42 scores 775 against the Celeron E1500's 765 — a 1.3% lead for the Athlon 64 X2 TK-42.
| Feature | Athlon 64 X2 TK-42 | Celeron E1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.6 GHz | 2.2 GHz+38% |
| Base Clock | — | 2.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 512 kB (total) |
| Process | 65 nm | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Tyler (2007−2009) | Allendale (2006−2009) |
| PassMark | 775+1% | 765 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 285 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 515 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon 64 X2 TK-42 uses the S1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron E1500 uses LGA775 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR2-667 memory speed. Both support up to 8 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 0 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: AMD S1 (Athlon 64 X2 TK-42) and G31,P35,G41 (Celeron E1500).
| Feature | Athlon 64 X2 TK-42 | Celeron E1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | S1 | LGA775 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0+82% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR2-667 | DDR2-800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Athlon 64 X2 TK-42) / No (Celeron E1500). Primary use case: Celeron E1500 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron E1500 rivals Pentium E2200.
| Feature | Athlon 64 X2 TK-42 | Celeron E1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | No |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
Value Analysis
The Athlon 64 X2 TK-42 launched at $60 MSRP, while the Celeron E1500 debuted at $53. At current prices ($10 vs $5), the Celeron E1500 is $5 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon 64 X2 TK-42 delivers 77.5 pts/$ vs 153.0 pts/$ for the Celeron E1500 — making the Celeron E1500 the 65.5% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon 64 X2 TK-42 | Celeron E1500 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $60 | $53-12% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10 | $5-50% |
| Performance per Dollar | 77.5 | 153.0+97% |
| Release Date | 2009 | 2008 |
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