Athlon 64 X2 4200+

Details and Benchmarks for AMD Athlon 64 X2 4200+

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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 4200+ based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

3,974 Rank: 1914
Rank Name Score Visual
1910 Phenom X3 8650 3,979
+0.1%
1911 Intel Core i3-330UM 3,977
+0.1%
1912 Celeron 877 3,975
+0%
1913 A4-6210 3,975
+0%
1914 Athlon 64 X2 4200+ 3,974
1915 Athlon 64 X2 5200+ 3,973
+-0%
1916 Athlon 64 3200+ 3,971
-0.1%
1917 Atom Z3770 3,968
-0.2%
1918 Phenom X3 8550 3,968
-0.2%
1919 Intel Pentium P6000 3,967
-0.2%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Athlon 64 X2 4200+ based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,245 Rank: 1924
Rank Name Score Visual
1920 Celeron N2830 4,246
+0%
1921 Sempron LE-1250 4,246
+0%
1922 Core 2 Duo L9400 4,245
+0%
1923 Celeron 430 4,245
+0%
1924 Athlon 64 X2 4200+ 4,245
1925 Atom D2500 4,244
+-0%
1926 Athlon 64 3200+ 4,243
+-0%
1927 Atom D2700 4,243
+-0%
1928 Core 2 Duo E8200 4,242
-0.1%
1929 Celeron N3000 4,241
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Athlon 64 X2 4200+ based on single-threaded benchmark results.

3,793 Rank: 1894
Rank Name Score Visual
1890 A10-4655M 3,799
+0.2%
1891 Atom C3538 3,796
+0.1%
1892 Athlon 64 X2 4400+ 3,795
+0.1%
1893 Atom C3508 3,793
+0%
1894 Athlon 64 X2 4200+ 3,793
1895 C-50 3,792
+-0%
1896 Pentium 967 3,790
-0.1%
1897 Celeron 877 3,790
-0.1%
1898 Phenom X4 9550 3,790
-0.1%
1899 Athlon 64 3200+ 3,789
-0.1%

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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 4200+ based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Athlon 64 X2 4200+ based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Athlon 64 X2 4200+ based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

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Athlon 64 X2 4200+ Details

As of March 2026, the AMD Athlon 64 X2 4200+ remains a relic from the mid-2000s, representing a time when dual-core desktop processors were just beginning to gain traction. Launched in May 2006, this processor was part of AMD's Athlon 64 X2 lineup, built on the Manchester architecture and designed for Socket AM2 systems. While its 2.2 GHz clock speed and dual-core design were competitive at the time, today it ranks among the lower-tier CPUs in modern benchmark evaluations. With a 65 W TDP and a 65 nm manufacturing process, the Athlon 64 X2 4200+ was positioned as a mainstream offering for budget-conscious desktop users, especially those who required integrated graphics support via compatible chipsets like the NVIDIA nForce 3 or ATi Xpress 200. Despite its age, the processor still holds relevance in legacy systems and retro computing circles.

In performance terms, the Athlon 64 X2 4200+ scores 3974 in the overall benchmark, placing it at #1914 out of 2060 CPUs, with a single-core score of 3793 and a multicore score of 4245. These results place it just below several modern low-power processors such as the Celeron 877 and A4-6210, and only slightly ahead of older dual-core chips like the Athlon 64 X2 5200+. The multicore performance, while respectable for its era, is now significantly outpaced by contemporary multi-threaded processors. The single-core score, while slightly higher than some modern low-end chips, is still far behind current high-performance CPUs, highlighting the limitations of 65 nm technology and 2006-era microarchitecture.

The Athlon 64 X2 4200+ features 512 KB of L2 cache per core, totaling 1 MiB, and supports DDR1 memory at a rated speed of 400 MT/s over a dual-channel interface. This memory bandwidth of 6400 MB/s was adequate for its time but now falls short of modern DDR4 and DDR5 standards. The processor lacks support for newer instruction sets such as SSE4, which limits its compatibility with modern software and games. Despite this, it includes essential technologies like AMD-V for virtualization and 3DNow! for multimedia acceleration, reflecting AMD's efforts to balance performance and power efficiency in the early 2000s.

While the Athlon 64 X2 4200+ is no longer suitable for modern gaming or productivity workloads, it remains a viable option for basic computing tasks, legacy software, or as a learning platform for understanding early dual-core architectures. Its 2.2 GHz clock speed and 65 W TDP offer a balance of performance and power consumption that was considered efficient for its time, though today it would be better suited for embedded applications or retro builds rather than mainstream use. The processor’s inclusion in the broader AMD lineup underscores its role as a transitional product that bridged the gap between single-core and multi-core computing.
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AMD Athlon 64 X2 4200+

Main Specifications

Designer: AMD
Name: Athlon 64 X2 4200+
Cores: 2
Threads: 2
Base Frequency: 2200 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 11x (locked)
Core Name: Brisbane
Socket: Socket AM2
Package: µPGA
Target Segment: Desktop
TDP: 65 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 124.928 KiB
L2 Cache: 0.488 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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