Athlon 64 X2 3600+

Details and Benchmarks for AMD Athlon 64 X2 3600+

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for Athlon 64 X2 3600+ based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

3,912 Rank: 1957
Rank Name Score Visual
1953 V120 3,914
+0.1%
1954 Core i5-2537M 3,913
+0%
1955 Celeron J1900 3,913
+0%
1956 Core 2 Duo T7300 3,913
+0%
1957 Athlon 64 X2 3600+ 3,912
1958 Intel Pentium J3710 3,908
-0.1%
1959 Athlon LE-1640 3,906
-0.2%
1960 Atom x7-Z8700 3,901
-0.3%
1961 Intel Core i7-820QM 3,900
-0.3%
1962 A8-4555M 3,897
-0.4%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Athlon 64 X2 3600+ based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,251 Rank: 1903
Rank Name Score Visual
1899 Athlon 64 X2 4000+ 4,252
+0%
1900 Core i5-2410M 4,251
+0%
1901 A4-1200 4,251
+0%
1902 Sempron LE-1300 4,251
+0%
1903 Athlon 64 X2 3600+ 4,251
1904 Athlon 64 3700+ 4,251
+0%
1905 Pentium 987 4,250
+-0%
1906 Celeron N3060 4,250
+-0%
1907 Core 2 Duo T7600 4,249
+-0%
1908 A6-4455M 4,249
+-0%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Athlon 64 X2 3600+ based on single-threaded benchmark results.

3,686 Rank: 1950
Rank Name Score Visual
1946 Pentium N3700 3,694
+0.2%
1947 Core i5-2537M 3,689
+0.1%
1948 Athlon II X2 250u 3,688
+0.1%
1949 Athlon X2 4850e 3,686
+0%
1950 Athlon 64 X2 3600+ 3,686
1951 A4-5000 3,684
-0.1%
1952 Athlon LE-1640 3,684
-0.1%
1953 Atom x5-Z8550 3,680
-0.2%
1954 A6-5200 3,673
-0.4%
1955 E2-1800 3,664
-0.6%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Athlon 64 X2 3600+ based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Athlon 64 X2 3600+ based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Athlon 64 X2 3600+ based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

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Athlon 64 X2 3600+ Details

As of March 2026, the AMD Athlon 64 X2 3600+ stands as a relic of early 2000s desktop computing, representing a significant step in AMD’s transition to dual-core processors. Released in May 2005, this processor was part of the Athlon 64 X2 lineup, built on the Manchester architecture and designed for Socket AM2 motherboards. Despite its age, the Athlon 64 X2 3600+ remains notable for introducing dual-core performance to mainstream desktop users, offering a balance of performance and cost-effectiveness at the time of its launch. With a base clock of 2000 MHz and a 9.5x multiplier, it was engineered on a 65 nm process and featured 154 million transistors, making it a compact and relatively efficient design for its era. The chip’s TDP of 65 W, while modest by today’s standards, required adequate cooling, especially under sustained load.

The processor’s core specifications include two cores and two threads, with 256 KB of L2 cache per core, totaling 512 KB. It supports DDR1 memory at a rated speed of 400 MT/s through a dual-channel interface, achieving a memory bandwidth of 6400 MB/s. While it lacks integrated graphics, certain motherboards equipped with compatible chipsets—such as NVIDIA nForce 3/4, ATi Xpress 200, and VIA K8T800—offered integrated graphics solutions. This flexibility allowed users to build systems without a discrete GPU, albeit with limited graphical performance.

In terms of features, the Athlon 64 X2 3600+ supports a range of instruction sets including MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, 3DNow!, and AMD-V, providing solid multimedia and virtualization capabilities for its time. However, it does not support SSE4, which limits its compatibility with modern software and games. The processor’s locked clock multiplier prevents overclocking, a design choice that prioritized stability over performance tuning.

Benchmark data places the Athlon 64 X2 3600+ at an Overall Score of 3912, ranking it #1957 out of 2060 processors. Its Singlecore Score is 3686 (#1949), and its Multicore Score is 4251 (#1900). While these results are far behind modern CPUs, the processor holds its own against older contemporaries like the Core 2 Duo T7300 and the Celeron J1900. In the broader context of the top 50 processors, it is notably outpaced by high-end models such as the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX and the Core Ultra 9 285K, which achieve scores over 9000. The Athlon 64 X2 3600+ performs best in single-core workloads relative to its peers, though its multicore performance is modest due to its age and lack of modern architectural advancements.

Today, the Athlon 64 X2 3600+ is best suited for retro computing, legacy system maintenance, or educational purposes where understanding historical hardware is valuable. Its performance is no longer competitive in modern applications, but it remains a milestone in AMD’s evolution toward multi-core computing.
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AMD Athlon 64 X2 3600+

Main Specifications

Designer: AMD
Name: Athlon 64 X2 3600+
Cores: 2
Threads: 2
Base Frequency: 2000 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 9.5xx (locked)
Core Name: Brisbane
Socket: Socket AM2
Package: µPGA
Target Segment: Desktop
TDP: 65 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 124.928 KiB
L2 Cache: 0.244 MiB

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR1

Physical Specifications

Process: 65 nm
Die Area: 126 mm²
Transistor Count: 0.00 billion

CPU Features

MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 AMD-V 3DNow!
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