Athlon 64 X2 4600+

Details and Benchmarks for AMD Athlon 64 X2 4600+

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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 4600+ based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,022 Rank: 1867
Rank Name Score Visual
1863 Phenom X4 9600B 4,026
+0.1%
1864 Pentium N3540 4,025
+0.1%
1865 V140 4,024
+0%
1866 Athlon II X4 600e 4,022
+0%
1867 Athlon 64 X2 4600+ 4,022
1868 E1-6010 4,022
+0%
1869 Pentium T4500 4,021
+-0%
1870 Celeron 450 4,021
+-0%
1871 Celeron N2840 4,020
+-0%
1872 A8-3500M 4,019
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Athlon 64 X2 4600+ based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,258 Rank: 1882
Rank Name Score Visual
1878 Core 2 Duo P7550 4,259
+0%
1879 Atom x5-Z8350 4,259
+0%
1880 Atom D2550 4,259
+0%
1881 E1-7010 4,258
+0%
1882 Athlon 64 X2 4600+ 4,258
1883 Sempron 2650 4,258
+0%
1884 Intel Pentium P6000 4,257
+-0%
1885 Intel Celeron P4500 4,257
+-0%
1886 E1-6010 4,257
+-0%
1887 Intel Celeron J3160 4,256
+-0%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Athlon 64 X2 4600+ based on single-threaded benchmark results.

3,865 Rank: 1853
Rank Name Score Visual
1849 Athlon II X4 605e 3,872
+0.2%
1850 Core 2 Duo T7700 3,870
+0.1%
1851 Celeron 450 3,870
+0.1%
1852 A4-7210 3,869
+0.1%
1853 Athlon 64 X2 4600+ 3,865
1854 E1-6010 3,865
+0%
1855 Athlon II M300 3,864
+-0%
1856 A6-7000 3,863
-0.1%
1857 E1-1500 3,861
-0.1%
1858 Intel Core i5-430M 3,854
-0.3%

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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 4600+ based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Athlon 64 X2 4600+ based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Athlon 64 X2 4600+ based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

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Athlon 64 X2 4600+ Details

The AMD Athlon 64 X2 4600+ represents a significant step in the evolution of dual-core desktop processors, bridging the gap between single-core performance and the emerging multi-threaded computing landscape. Launched in May 2005, this processor was designed for mainstream desktop users seeking improved multitasking and performance over its single-core predecessors. Built on the Manchester architecture, it leveraged AMD’s transition to a 65 nm process node, which allowed for higher clock speeds and reduced power consumption compared to earlier 90 nm versions. Despite its age, the Athlon 64 X2 4600+ remains a notable example of early dual-core innovation, particularly in the context of the era's competitive landscape.

Featuring two cores based on the Brisbane microarchitecture, the processor operates at a base frequency of 2.4 GHz, with a clock multiplier of 12 and a base clock of 200 MHz. It supports dual-channel DDR1 memory, with a maximum rated speed of 400 MT/s, delivering a memory bandwidth of 6400 MB/s. The chip integrates 0.122 MiB of L1 cache and 0.488 MiB of L2 cache (512 KB per core), providing efficient data access for its time. The processor is packaged in µPGA with a Socket AM2 interface and carries a TDP of 65 W, making it suitable for standard desktop cooling solutions.

While the Athlon 64 X2 4600+ does not include integrated graphics, certain motherboards with compatible chipsets—such as NVIDIA nForce 3 and 4, ATi Xpress 200, and VIA K8T800—could provide this functionality. This flexibility allowed users to build systems without a discrete GPU, a valuable feature for budget-conscious or office-oriented setups. The processor supports key technologies of its era, including MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, 3DNow!, and AMD-V virtualization, though it lacks support for SSE4, which limits its compatibility with modern software and games.

In benchmark testing, the Athlon 64 X2 4600+ achieves an Overall Score of 4022, ranking #1866 out of 2060 processors, with a Singlecore Score of 3865 (#1853) and a Multicore Score of 4258 (#1881). Its multicore performance is slightly stronger than its single-core performance, indicating that the dual-core design offers meaningful gains in threaded workloads. However, it trails significantly behind modern processors, as evidenced by its position far below the top 50 list, which includes high-end CPUs like the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX and Core Ultra 9 285K. This reflects the dramatic advancements in performance and efficiency over the past two decades.

As of March 2026, the Athlon 64 X2 4600+ is best suited for legacy systems, retro computing enthusiasts, or low-demand applications where power efficiency and cost are more critical than raw performance. While it has no direct relevance in contemporary computing, it remains a historically important processor that helped establish dual-core architecture as a standard for mainstream desktops.
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AMD Athlon 64 X2 4600+

Main Specifications

Designer: AMD
Name: Athlon 64 X2 4600+
Cores: 2
Threads: 2
Base Frequency: 2400 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 12x (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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