Athlon X2 L310 vs Athlon 64 X2 5800+
Athlon X2 L310
Athlon 64 X2 5800+
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 X2 L310 is positioned at rank 933 and the Athlon 64 X2 5800+ is on rank 1037, so the Athlon X2 L310 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Athlon X2 L310
Performance Per Dollar Athlon 64 X2 5800+
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon X2 L310 | Athlon 64 X2 5800+ |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Conesus (2009) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Brisbane (2007−2008) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon X2 L310 | Athlon 64 X2 5800+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+0%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 X2 L310 and Athlon 64 X2 5800+
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.
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.
Processing Power
Both the Athlon X2 L310 and Athlon 64 X2 5800+ share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.2 GHz on the Athlon X2 L310 versus 3 GHz on the Athlon 64 X2 5800+ — a 85.7% clock advantage for the Athlon 64 X2 5800+. The Athlon X2 L310 uses the Conesus (2009) architecture (65 nm), while the Athlon 64 X2 5800+ uses Brisbane (2007−2008) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon X2 L310 scores 1,747 against the Athlon 64 X2 5800+'s 1,745 — a 0.1% lead for the Athlon X2 L310.
| Feature | Athlon X2 L310 | Athlon 64 X2 5800+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.2 GHz | 3 GHz+150% |
| L3 Cache | — | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 512 kB |
| Process | 65 nm | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Conesus (2009) | Brisbane (2007−2008) |
| PassMark | 1,747 | 1,745 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 120 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 213 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon X2 L310 uses the S1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Athlon 64 X2 5800+ uses AM2 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR2-667 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: Socket S1 (Athlon X2 L310) and AMD AM2 (Athlon 64 X2 5800+).
| Feature | Athlon X2 L310 | Athlon 64 X2 5800+ |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | S1 | AM2 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR2-667 | DDR2-800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 16 GB+300% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: Yes (Athlon X2 L310) / not specified (Athlon 64 X2 5800+). Primary use case: Athlon X2 L310 targets Mobile.
| Feature | Athlon X2 L310 | Athlon 64 X2 5800+ |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | Yes | — |
| Target Use | Mobile | — |
Value Analysis
The Athlon X2 L310 launched at $100 MSRP, while the Athlon 64 X2 5800+ debuted at $230. At current prices ($20 vs $20), the Athlon 64 X2 5800+ is $0 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon X2 L310 delivers 87.3 pts/$ vs 87.3 pts/$ for the Athlon 64 X2 5800+ — making the Athlon X2 L310 the 0.1% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon X2 L310 | Athlon 64 X2 5800+ |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100-57% | $230 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20 | $20 |
| Performance per Dollar | 87.3 | 87.3 |
| Release Date | 2009 | 2008 |
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