Athlon 64 X2 5000+

Details and Benchmarks for AMD Athlon 64 X2 5000+

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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 5000+ based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

3,935 Rank: 1939
Rank Name Score Visual
1935 Celeron N2830 3,939
+0.1%
1936 Pentium SU2700 3,939
+0.1%
1937 A4-4355M 3,938
+0.1%
1938 Celeron N3050 3,937
+0.1%
1939 Athlon 64 X2 5000+ 3,935
1940 E2-3800 3,933
-0.1%
1941 E1-7010 3,932
-0.1%
1942 Sempron 2650 3,932
-0.1%
1943 Pentium N3700 3,930
-0.1%
1944 Athlon 64 4000+ 3,930
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Athlon 64 X2 5000+ based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,017 Rank: 2055
Rank Name Score Visual
2051 Core 2 Duo E4500 4,062
+1.1%
2052 Intel Core i7-640UM 4,050
+0.8%
2053 Intel Core i7-820QM 4,035
+0.4%
2054 Athlon 64 X2 5200+ 4,029
+0.3%
2055 Athlon 64 X2 5000+ 4,017
2056 Core 2 Duo T9500 4,015
+-0%
2057 Core 2 Duo E7400 4,011
-0.1%
2058 Celeron 857 3,978
-1%
2059 Core 2 Duo L9600 3,952
-1.6%
2060 Pentium 4 3.00GHz 3,734
-7%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Athlon 64 X2 5000+ based on single-threaded benchmark results.

3,880 Rank: 1841
Rank Name Score Visual
1837 Celeron B800 3,890
+0.3%
1838 Atom C3858 3,890
+0.3%
1839 Core i5-4200Y 3,887
+0.2%
1840 Pentium T4500 3,884
+0.1%
1841 Athlon 64 X2 5000+ 3,880
1842 A4-3305M 3,877
-0.1%
1843 Athlon 5350 3,877
-0.1%
1844 Intel Celeron P4600 3,875
-0.1%
1845 Pentium 4410Y 3,873
-0.2%
1846 Athlon II P360 3,873
-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 5000+ based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Athlon 64 X2 5000+ based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Athlon 64 X2 5000+ based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

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Athlon 64 X2 5000+ Details

Ranking #1939 of 2060 in overall performance, the AMD Athlon 64 X2 5000+ sits near the lower end of the modern CPU hierarchy, a testament to its age and the rapid evolution of computing hardware. Launched in December 2006, this dual-core processor from AMD is built on the Windsor microarchitecture, a refinement of the original Athlon 64 design. Despite its historical significance, the Athlon 64 X2 5000+ is now over 17 years old, making it obsolete for contemporary workloads. Its 2.6 GHz base clock and 90 nm manufacturing process reflect the technology of its era, and while it once offered strong value, it now serves primarily as a nostalgic or legacy system component.

The processor features two cores and two threads, with no simultaneous multithreading support, and operates at a base frequency of 2.6 GHz. It uses a 13x clock multiplier and has a maximum core voltage of 1.35 V. The Athlon 64 X2 5000+ is built on a 90 nm process, with a die area of 220 mm² and 154 million transistors. It supports dual-channel memory and operates on the Socket AM2 interface, with a TDP of 89 W. While it lacks ECC memory support, it does support a range of instruction sets including MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, 3DNow!, and AMD-V, which enables hardware virtualization.

In terms of integrated graphics, the Athlon 64 X2 5000+ does not include a GPU, though certain motherboards with compatible chipsets can provide this functionality. The processor does not support the SSE4 instruction set, which limits its compatibility with modern applications and games. Despite these limitations, it remains a capable CPU for basic desktop tasks when paired with a discrete graphics card.

Benchmark results highlight the processor's performance gap compared to modern CPUs. It achieves a Singlecore Score of 3880, placing it at #1841 of 2060, and a Multicore Score of 4017, ranking #2055 of 2060. The Overall Score of 3935 places it at #1939 of 2060, indicating that it performs similarly to older low-end processors like the Celeron N3050 and A4-4355M. Its strongest performance is in single-core tasks, though it still trails behind many modern mobile and desktop CPUs.

As of March 2026, the Athlon 64 X2 5000+ is best suited for retro computing, legacy systems, or educational purposes. It has no place in modern high-performance computing, but it remains a significant piece of AMD's history, representing a key step in the transition to multi-core desktop processors.
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AMD Athlon 64 X2 5000+

Main Specifications

Designer: AMD
Name: Athlon 64 X2 5000+
Cores: 2
Threads: 2
Base Frequency: 2600 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 13x (locked)
Core Name: Windsor
Socket: Socket AM2
Package: µPGA
Target Segment: Desktop
TDP: 89 W

Cache Specifications

Memory Specifications

Physical Specifications

Process: 90 nm
Die Area: 220 mm²
Transistor Count: 0.00 billion

CPU Features

MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 AMD-V 3DNow!
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