Z-60 vs Athlon 64 TF-20
Z-60
Athlon 64 TF-20
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 Z-60 is positioned at rank 787 and the Athlon 64 TF-20 is on rank 790, so the Z-60 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Z-60
Performance Per Dollar Athlon 64 TF-20
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Z-60 | Athlon 64 TF-20 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Hondo (2012) / 40 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Sherman (2009) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Z-60 | Athlon 64 TF-20 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Z-60 and Athlon 64 TF-20
Z-60
The Z-60 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 9 October 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Hondo (2012) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 40 nm process technology. Socket: FT1. Thermal design power (TDP): 5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3 Single-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 1,249 points. Launch price was $69.
Athlon 64 TF-20
The Athlon 64 TF-20 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Sherman (2009) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 1.6 GHz. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: S1g1. Thermal design power (TDP): 512 kB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,245 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Z-60 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Athlon 64 TF-20 offers 1 cores / 1 threads — the Z-60 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 1 GHz on the Z-60 versus 1.6 GHz on the Athlon 64 TF-20 — a 46.2% clock advantage for the Athlon 64 TF-20. The Z-60 uses the Hondo (2012) architecture (40 nm), while the Athlon 64 TF-20 uses Sherman (2009) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Z-60 scores 1,249 against the Athlon 64 TF-20's 1,245 — a 0.3% lead for the Z-60.
| Feature | Z-60 | Athlon 64 TF-20 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2+100% | 1 / 1 |
| Boost Clock | 1 GHz | 1.6 GHz+60% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | — |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 512 kB |
| Process | 40 nm-38% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Hondo (2012) | Sherman (2009) |
| PassMark | 1,249 | 1,245 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 658 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Z-60 uses the FT1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Athlon 64 TF-20 uses S1g1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1066 on the Z-60 versus DDR2-667 on the Athlon 64 TF-20 — the Z-60 supports 40% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Memory channels: 1 (Z-60) vs 2 (Athlon 64 TF-20).
| Feature | Z-60 | Athlon 64 TF-20 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FT1 | S1g1 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1066+50% | DDR2-667 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 4 GB |
| RAM Channels | 1 | 2+100% |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: AMD-V (Z-60) vs false (Athlon 64 TF-20). The Z-60 includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 6250), while the Athlon 64 TF-20 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Z-60 targets Tablet. Direct competitor: Z-60 rivals Core i3-2310M.
| Feature | Z-60 | Athlon 64 TF-20 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Radeon HD 6250 | — |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | false |
| Target Use | Tablet | — |
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