Athlon 64 X2 5200+

Details and Benchmarks for AMD Athlon 64 X2 5200+

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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 5200+ based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

3,973 Rank: 1915
Rank Name Score Visual
1911 Intel Core i3-330UM 3,977
+0.1%
1912 Celeron 877 3,975
+0.1%
1913 A4-6210 3,975
+0.1%
1914 Athlon 64 X2 4200+ 3,974
+0%
1915 Athlon 64 X2 5200+ 3,973
1916 Athlon 64 3200+ 3,971
-0.1%
1917 Atom Z3770 3,968
-0.1%
1918 Phenom X3 8550 3,968
-0.1%
1919 Intel Pentium P6000 3,967
-0.2%
1920 C-50 3,961
-0.3%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Athlon 64 X2 5200+ based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,029 Rank: 2054
Rank Name Score Visual
2050 A4-4300M 4,086
+1.4%
2051 Core 2 Duo E4500 4,062
+0.8%
2052 Intel Core i7-640UM 4,050
+0.5%
2053 Intel Core i7-820QM 4,035
+0.1%
2054 Athlon 64 X2 5200+ 4,029
2055 Athlon 64 X2 5000+ 4,017
-0.3%
2056 Core 2 Duo T9500 4,015
-0.3%
2057 Core 2 Duo E7400 4,011
-0.4%
2058 Celeron 857 3,978
-1.3%
2059 Core 2 Duo L9600 3,952
-1.9%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Athlon 64 X2 5200+ based on single-threaded benchmark results.

3,935 Rank: 1818
Rank Name Score Visual
1814 E2-9000 3,938
+0.1%
1815 Celeron E1400 3,936
+0%
1816 A8-7100 3,935
+0%
1817 Pentium P6000 3,935
+0%
1818 Athlon 64 X2 5200+ 3,935
1819 Turion II Mobile M500 3,929
-0.2%
1820 Atom C3955 3,925
-0.3%
1821 Turion II Neo N54L 3,925
-0.3%
1822 A10-7300 3,918
-0.4%
1823 Atom C3758 3,917
-0.5%

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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 5200+ based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Athlon 64 X2 5200+ based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Athlon 64 X2 5200+ based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

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Athlon 64 X2 5200+ Details

The AMD Athlon 64 X2 5200+ stands as a relic of the mid-2000s, a processor launched in September 2006 during the early days of dual-core computing. While it once represented a significant leap in desktop performance, its relevance today is limited by the rapid evolution of CPU technology. Built on AMD’s Windsor architecture at a 65 nm process node, the Athlon 64 X2 5200+ features two cores with a base clock of 2.6 GHz and a locked multiplier, making it less appealing for overclocking enthusiasts. It operates on the Socket AM2 platform, supporting dual-channel DDR2 memory and delivering a TDP of 65 W, which was modest for its era but requires adequate cooling by modern standards.

Despite its age, the Athlon 64 X2 5200+ still holds a place in the broader historical context of computing. It includes integrated graphics on certain motherboards with compatible chipsets, a feature that was uncommon at the time and provided flexibility for budget builds. The processor supports a range of instruction sets, including MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, and 3DNow!, along with AMD-V for hardware virtualization, offering capabilities that were forward-thinking for its release window. However, it lacks support for newer instruction sets like SSE4, which limits its compatibility with modern software and games.

In benchmark evaluations, the Athlon 64 X2 5200+ achieves an Overall Score of 3973, placing it at #1915 out of 2060 processors, with a Singlecore Score of 3935 (#1816) and a Multicore Score of 4029 (#2054). Its performance is competitive with other dual-core CPUs from the same generation, such as the Athlon 64 X2 4200+ and Core 2 Duo E7400, but it trails behind more recent processors in both single- and multi-threaded workloads. The multicore score is notably higher than the single-core score, indicating that the processor performs better in tasks that can leverage its dual-core design.

As of March 2026, the Athlon 64 X2 5200+ is best suited for legacy systems, retro computing setups, or educational purposes where understanding older hardware architectures is valuable. It is no longer competitive with modern CPUs, which offer vastly superior performance, efficiency, and feature sets. While it was once a strong contender in the desktop market, it now serves more as a historical artifact than a practical choice for contemporary computing needs.
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AMD Athlon 64 X2 5200+

Main Specifications

Designer: AMD
Name: Athlon 64 X2 5200+
Cores: 2
Threads: 2
Base Frequency: 2600 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 13.5xx (locked)
Core Name: Brisbane
Socket: Socket AM2
Package: µPGA
Target Segment: Desktop
TDP: 65 W

Cache Specifications

Memory Specifications

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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