Athlon 64 X2 4800+

Details and Benchmarks for AMD Athlon 64 X2 4800+

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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 4800+ based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,016 Rank: 1875
Rank Name Score Visual
1871 Celeron N2840 4,020
+0.1%
1872 A8-3500M 4,019
+0.1%
1873 Atom C3338 4,018
+0%
1874 E1-1500 4,016
+0%
1875 Athlon 64 X2 4800+ 4,016
1876 Celeron N3350 4,013
-0.1%
1877 A10-4655M 4,013
-0.1%
1878 Core 2 Duo E4400 4,013
-0.1%
1879 A6-3400M 4,012
-0.1%
1880 Celeron J3355 4,011
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Athlon 64 X2 4800+ based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,288 Rank: 1796
Rank Name Score Visual
1792 Pentium N4200 4,288
+0%
1793 Pentium 2117U 4,288
+0%
1794 Celeron 2961Y 4,288
+0%
1795 Pentium P6000 4,288
+0%
1796 Athlon 64 X2 4800+ 4,288
1797 Core i3-2367M 4,287
+-0%
1798 Phenom 9500 4,287
+-0%
1799 A6-5200 4,287
+-0%
1800 Celeron E3200 4,287
+-0%
1801 Celeron E3500 4,287
+-0%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Athlon 64 X2 4800+ based on single-threaded benchmark results.

3,834 Rank: 1865
Rank Name Score Visual
1861 Celeron N3350 3,848
+0.4%
1862 Celeron E1500 3,848
+0.4%
1863 Phenom X4 9850 3,841
+0.2%
1864 Celeron B820 3,836
+0.1%
1865 Athlon 64 X2 4800+ 3,834
1866 Pentium 997 3,833
+-0%
1867 Intel Pentium P6100 3,831
-0.1%
1868 Pentium N3540 3,830
-0.1%
1869 Core 2 Duo T7200 3,830
-0.1%
1870 Celeron J3355 3,827
-0.2%

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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 4800+ based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Athlon 64 X2 4800+ based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Athlon 64 X2 4800+ based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

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Athlon 64 X2 4800+ Details

As of March 2026, the AMD Athlon 64 X2 4800+ stands as a relic of early 2000s desktop computing, a dual-core processor launched in May 2006 during the transition from single-core dominance to multi-core performance. Built on AMD's Windsor architecture and fabricated on a 90 nm process, it represents a significant step forward from its predecessor, the original Athlon 64, by integrating two cores on a single die—199 mm² in size and packed with 154 million transistors. Despite its age, the processor remains notable for its use of the Socket 939 platform, which offered high bandwidth and flexibility for its time, supported by dual-channel DDR1 memory running at 400 MT/s and achieving a memory bandwidth of 6400 MB/s.

The Athlon 64 X2 4800+ operates at a base frequency of 2.4 GHz with a 12x clock multiplier and a core voltage of up to 1.35 V. It features 1 MB of L2 cache shared between the two cores, complemented by 0.122 MiB of L1 cache, and is designed for desktop use with a 110 W TDP, requiring adequate cooling due to its power consumption. While it lacks integrated graphics, some motherboards with compatible chipsets could provide this functionality. The processor supports AMD-V for hardware virtualization, MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, and 3DNow! extensions, but notably does not support SSE4, which limits its compatibility with modern software and games.

In benchmark testing, the Athlon 64 X2 4800+ achieves an overall score of 4016, ranking #1874 of 2060, with a single-core score of 3834 (#1865) and a multicore score of 4288 (#1791). These results place it well behind modern processors, even among older CPUs, with only a narrow margin separating it from some low-end Celeron and Pentium models. Its multicore performance is slightly stronger than its single-core, indicating that the dual-core design provides a modest advantage in parallel workloads, though it remains significantly outpaced by contemporary CPUs.

The Athlon 64 X2 4800+ is now primarily of historical interest, representing a pivotal moment in AMD's push toward multi-core computing. It competes with early 2000s processors like the Intel Pentium 4 and early Core 2 Duo models, but its performance and feature set place it firmly in the past. Today, it may still serve in legacy systems or as a nostalgic component for retro builds, but it lacks the power, efficiency, and modern features required for mainstream use.

In conclusion, while the Athlon 64 X2 4800+ was a capable and forward-thinking processor in its era, it is now obsolete by modern standards. Its dual-core design, high TDP, and lack of SSE4 support make it unsuitable for current computing demands, and it is best viewed as a milestone in the evolution of desktop processors rather than a practical choice for today's workloads.
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AMD Athlon 64 X2 4800+

Main Specifications

Designer: AMD
Name: Athlon 64 X2 4800+
Cores: 2
Threads: 2
Base Frequency: 2400 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 12x (locked)
Core Name: Toledo
Socket: Socket 939
Package: µPGA
Target Segment: Desktop
TDP: 110 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 124.928 KiB
L2 Cache: 0.954 MiB

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR1

Physical Specifications

Process: 90 nm
Die Area: 199 mm²
Transistor Count: 0.00 billion

CPU Features

MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 AMD-V 3DNow!
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