V-Series V105 vs Athlon 64 X2 3600+
V-Series V105
Athlon 64 X2 3600+
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 V-Series V105 is positioned at rank 865 and the Athlon 64 X2 3600+ is on rank 1053, so the V-Series V105 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar V-Series V105
Performance Per Dollar Athlon 64 X2 3600+
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | V-Series V105 | Athlon 64 X2 3600+ |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Manchester (2005−2006) / 90 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | V-Series V105 | Athlon 64 X2 3600+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) |
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 V-Series V105 and Athlon 64 X2 3600+
V-Series V105
The V-Series V105 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 12 May 2010 (15 years ago). It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 1.2 GHz. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: S1. Thermal design power (TDP): 512 kB. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,028 points. Launch price was $69.
Athlon 64 X2 3600+
The Athlon 64 X2 3600+ is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Manchester (2005−2006) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 90 nm process technology. Socket: 939. Thermal design power (TDP): 89 Watt. Memory support: DDR1. Passmark benchmark score: 1,020 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The V-Series V105 packs 1 cores / 1 threads, while the Athlon 64 X2 3600+ offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Athlon 64 X2 3600+ has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 1.2 GHz on the V-Series V105 versus 2 GHz on the Athlon 64 X2 3600+ — a 50% clock advantage for the Athlon 64 X2 3600+. The Athlon 64 X2 3600+ is built on the Manchester (2005−2006) architecture. In PassMark, the V-Series V105 scores 1,028 against the Athlon 64 X2 3600+'s 1,020 — a 0.8% lead for the V-Series V105.
| Feature | V-Series V105 | Athlon 64 X2 3600+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 2 / 2+100% |
| Boost Clock | 1.2 GHz | 2 GHz+67% |
| L3 Cache | — | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB+100% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 45 nm-50% | 90 nm |
| Architecture | — | Manchester (2005−2006) |
| PassMark | 1,028 | 1,020 |
Memory & Platform
The V-Series V105 uses the S1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Athlon 64 X2 3600+ uses 939 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | V-Series V105 | Athlon 64 X2 3600+ |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | S1 | 939 |
| 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 |
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