Athlon 64 X2 4400+

Details and Benchmarks for AMD Athlon 64 X2 4400+

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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 4400+ based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

3,986 Rank: 1904
Rank Name Score Visual
1900 Core 2 Duo L9600 3,989
+0.1%
1901 Phenom X4 9650 3,989
+0.1%
1902 Pentium 987 3,988
+0.1%
1903 Celeron N3010 3,986
+0%
1904 Athlon 64 X2 4400+ 3,986
1905 A6-4455M 3,985
+-0%
1906 Athlon 64 X2 3800+ 3,985
+-0%
1907 Core 2 Duo T7200 3,984
-0.1%
1908 E2-9000e 3,981
-0.1%
1909 Core i3-2367M 3,980
-0.2%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Athlon 64 X2 4400+ based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,272 Rank: 1845
Rank Name Score Visual
1841 A4-3320M 4,273
+0%
1842 Phenom X3 8450 4,273
+0%
1843 Celeron 807 4,272
+0%
1844 FX-7500 4,272
+0%
1845 Athlon 64 X2 4400+ 4,272
1846 Core i5-2520M 4,271
+-0%
1847 Pentium T4200 4,271
+-0%
1848 Celeron N2806 4,271
+-0%
1849 Celeron G460 4,271
+-0%
1850 A6-4400M 4,269
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Athlon 64 X2 4400+ based on single-threaded benchmark results.

3,795 Rank: 1892
Rank Name Score Visual
1888 A8-3500M 3,802
+0.2%
1889 Atom C3338 3,801
+0.2%
1890 A10-4655M 3,799
+0.1%
1891 Atom C3538 3,796
+0%
1892 Athlon 64 X2 4400+ 3,795
1893 Atom C3508 3,793
-0.1%
1894 Athlon 64 X2 4200+ 3,793
-0.1%
1895 C-50 3,792
-0.1%
1896 Pentium 967 3,790
-0.1%
1897 Celeron 877 3,790
-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 4400+ based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Athlon 64 X2 4400+ based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Athlon 64 X2 4400+ based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

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Athlon 64 X2 4400+ Details

The AMD Athlon 64 X2 4400+ stands as a dual-core processor from the mid-2000s, launched in May 2006, and remains a relic of an era when multi-core CPUs were just beginning to gain traction in the mainstream desktop market. With a base clock of 2.2 GHz and a 65 W TDP, it reflects the power efficiency and performance balance typical of its time, though it now sits far behind modern processors in both speed and technological sophistication. Built on AMD's Windsor architecture with a 65 nm process, the chip features 154 million transistors and is designed for Socket AM2 motherboards, making it compatible with a range of chipsets including NVIDIA nForce 3/4, ATi Xpress, and VIA K8 series. Despite its age, the processor retains relevance in historical and retro computing circles, particularly for systems where cost and compatibility with legacy components take precedence over raw performance.

In terms of raw performance, the Athlon 64 X2 4400+ achieves an Overall Score of 3986, placing it at #1903 out of 2060 processors in the benchmark database. Its Singlecore Score of 3795 ranks it at #1892, while its Multicore Score of 4272 places it at #1843. These scores indicate that the processor is competitive with a number of early 2010s mobile and low-power CPUs, such as the A4-3320M and Core i3-3110M, but trails significantly behind modern offerings. In fact, the top-ranked processor in the overall list—Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX—achieves a score nearly 2.4 times higher, highlighting the vast technological leap over the past two decades.

The processor's dual-core design, paired with 1 MB of L2 cache and DDR1 memory support at 400 MT/s, was considered robust for its time, particularly for multitasking and general productivity. However, its lack of support for SSE4 and modern instruction sets limits its utility in today's software landscape, where many applications and games require more advanced SIMD capabilities. Additionally, while it supports AMD-V virtualization, which was forward-thinking for its era, the absence of integrated graphics means that users must rely on a discrete GPU or a chipset that provides this functionality. This dependency on external components reduces its appeal in modern systems where integrated solutions are standard.

Despite its limitations, the Athlon 64 X2 4400+ holds historical significance as one of the early dual-core processors that helped push desktop computing toward greater parallelism. As of March 2026, it is best suited for retro builds, educational demonstrations, or legacy systems where modern hardware is not required. Its performance, while obsolete by today's standards, remains a testament to the rapid evolution of CPU design and the enduring influence of AMD's early 64-bit architecture.
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AMD Athlon 64 X2 4400+

Main Specifications

Designer: AMD
Name: Athlon 64 X2 4400+
Cores: 2
Threads: 2
Base Frequency: 2200 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 11.5xx (locked)
Core Name: Brisbane
Socket: Socket AM2
Package: µPGA
Target Segment: Desktop
TDP: 65 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 124.928 KiB
L2 Cache: 0.954 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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