Athlon II P320 vs Athlon 64 FX-72
Athlon II P320
Athlon 64 FX-72
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 II P320 is positioned at rank 622 and the Athlon 64 FX-72 is on rank 1100, so the Athlon II P320 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Athlon II P320
Performance Per Dollar Athlon 64 FX-72
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon II P320 | Athlon 64 FX-72 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($15) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($40) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Champlain (2010−2011) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Windsor (2006−2007) / 90 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon II P320 | Athlon 64 FX-72 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+164%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($15) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($40) |
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 II P320 and Athlon 64 FX-72
Athlon II P320
The Athlon II P320 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Champlain (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2.1 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: S1g4. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,776 points. Launch price was $149.
Athlon 64 FX-72
The Athlon 64 FX-72 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: 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 90 nm process technology. Socket: F. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR1. Passmark benchmark score: 1,794 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
Both the Athlon II P320 and Athlon 64 FX-72 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.1 GHz on the Athlon II P320 versus 2.8 GHz on the Athlon 64 FX-72 — a 28.6% clock advantage for the Athlon 64 FX-72. The Athlon II P320 uses the Champlain (2010−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Athlon 64 FX-72 uses Windsor (2006−2007) (90 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon II P320 scores 1,776 against the Athlon 64 FX-72's 1,794 — a 1% lead for the Athlon 64 FX-72.
| Feature | Athlon II P320 | Athlon 64 FX-72 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.1 GHz | 2.8 GHz+33% |
| L3 Cache | — | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 1 MB |
| Process | 45 nm-50% | 90 nm |
| Architecture | Champlain (2010−2011) | Windsor (2006−2007) |
| PassMark | 1,776 | 1,794+1% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 189 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 308 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon II P320 uses the S1g4 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Athlon 64 FX-72 uses F (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1066 on the Athlon II P320 versus DDR2-800 on the Athlon 64 FX-72 — the Athlon II P320 supports 40% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Athlon 64 FX-72 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. Both provide 0 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: M880G (Athlon II P320) and AMD F (1207) (Athlon 64 FX-72).
| Feature | Athlon II P320 | Athlon 64 FX-72 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | S1g4 | F |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0+82% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1066+50% | DDR2-800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (Athlon II P320) / not specified (Athlon 64 FX-72). Primary use case: Athlon II P320 targets Laptop. Direct competitor: Athlon II P320 rivals Pentium P6000.
| Feature | Athlon II P320 | Athlon 64 FX-72 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Laptop | — |
Value Analysis
The Athlon II P320 launched at $50 MSRP, while the Athlon 64 FX-72 debuted at $799. At current prices ($15 vs $40), the Athlon II P320 is $25 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon II P320 delivers 118.4 pts/$ vs 44.9 pts/$ for the Athlon 64 FX-72 — making the Athlon II P320 the 90.1% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon II P320 | Athlon 64 FX-72 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50-94% | $799 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15-63% | $40 |
| Performance per Dollar | 118.4+164% | 44.9 |
| Release Date | 2010 | 2006 |
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