Phenom II X3 705e vs Athlon 64 X2 5200+
Phenom II X3 705e
Athlon 64 X2 5200+
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 Phenom II X3 705e is positioned at rank 423 and the Athlon 64 X2 5200+ is on rank 1082, so the Phenom II X3 705e offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Phenom II X3 705e
Performance Per Dollar Athlon 64 X2 5200+
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Phenom II X3 705e | Athlon 64 X2 5200+ |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($69) | ✅ More affordable ($15) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Heka (2009−2010) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Windsor (2006−2007) / 90 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Phenom II X3 705e | Athlon 64 X2 5200+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+356%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($69) | ✅ More affordable ($15) |
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 Phenom II X3 705e and Athlon 64 X2 5200+
Phenom II X3 705e
The Phenom II X3 705e is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2 June 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Heka (2009−2010) architecture. It features 3 cores and 3 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 2.5 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,519 points. Launch price was $152.
Athlon 64 X2 5200+
The Athlon 64 X2 5200+ 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: 2.7 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K. Built on 90 nm process technology. Socket: AM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 89 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,505 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Phenom II X3 705e packs 3 cores / 3 threads, while the Athlon 64 X2 5200+ offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Phenom II X3 705e has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 2.5 GHz on the Phenom II X3 705e versus 2.7 GHz on the Athlon 64 X2 5200+ — a 7.7% clock advantage for the Athlon 64 X2 5200+. The Phenom II X3 705e uses the Heka (2009−2010) architecture (45 nm), while the Athlon 64 X2 5200+ uses Windsor (2006−2007) (90 nm). In PassMark, the Phenom II X3 705e scores 1,519 against the Athlon 64 X2 5200+'s 1,505 — a 0.9% lead for the Phenom II X3 705e. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Phenom II X3 705e vs 0 kB on the Athlon 64 X2 5200+.
| Feature | Phenom II X3 705e | Athlon 64 X2 5200+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 3 / 3+50% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.5 GHz | 2.7 GHz+8% |
| Base Clock | 2.5 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB (total) | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 512K |
| Process | 45 nm-50% | 90 nm |
| Architecture | Heka (2009−2010) | Windsor (2006−2007) |
| PassMark | 1,519 | 1,505 |
Memory & Platform
The Phenom II X3 705e uses the AM3 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Athlon 64 X2 5200+ uses AM2 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Phenom II X3 705e | Athlon 64 X2 5200+ |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM3 | AM2 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0+82% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR2-800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 0 |
Value Analysis
At current prices ($69 vs $15), the Athlon 64 X2 5200+ is $54 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Phenom II X3 705e delivers 22.0 pts/$ vs 100.3 pts/$ for the Athlon 64 X2 5200+ — making the Athlon 64 X2 5200+ the 128% better value option.
| Feature | Phenom II X3 705e | Athlon 64 X2 5200+ |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $420 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $69 | $15-78% |
| Performance per Dollar | 22.0 | 100.3+356% |
| Release Date | 2009 | 2006 |
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