Athlon 64 X2 6000+

Details and Benchmarks for AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+

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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 6000+ based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,082 Rank: 1816
Rank Name Score Visual
1812 Celeron 3205U 4,086
+0.1%
1813 Core 2 Duo E6550 4,084
+0%
1814 Xeon E5504 4,083
+0%
1815 Core i5-4200Y 4,082
+0%
1816 Athlon 64 X2 6000+ 4,082
1817 Atom x7-E3950 4,080
+-0%
1818 FX-7500 4,078
-0.1%
1819 Core 2 Duo T6570 4,078
-0.1%
1820 Pentium T4300 4,077
-0.1%
1821 Core 2 Duo T7600 4,077
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Athlon 64 X2 6000+ based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,264 Rank: 1867
Rank Name Score Visual
1863 Opteron 144 4,265
+0%
1864 Core i3-2365M 4,264
+0%
1865 Intel Atom x5-Z8330 4,264
+0%
1866 Athlon II P320 4,264
+0%
1867 Athlon 64 X2 6000+ 4,264
1868 A4-3305M 4,263
+-0%
1869 Core 2 Duo P8600 4,262
+-0%
1870 Sempron 2200+ 4,262
+-0%
1871 Core 2 Duo E4700 4,261
-0.1%
1872 Pentium SU4100 4,261
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Athlon 64 X2 6000+ based on single-threaded benchmark results.

3,960 Rank: 1789
Rank Name Score Visual
1785 Phenom II X4 805 3,963
+0.1%
1786 Core 2 Duo T7600 3,962
+0.1%
1787 Intel Core i7-640UM 3,961
+0%
1788 Pentium 4405Y 3,960
+0%
1789 Athlon 64 X2 6000+ 3,960
1790 Celeron 2957U 3,958
-0.1%
1791 A10-7400P 3,957
-0.1%
1792 Core 2 Duo T7400 3,957
-0.1%
1793 Core 2 Duo L9400 3,955
-0.1%
1794 Xeon E5320 3,952
-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 6000+ based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Athlon 64 X2 6000+ based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Athlon 64 X2 6000+ based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

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Athlon 64 X2 6000+ Details

The AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+ stands as a dual-core processor from AMD's early 2000s lineup, designed for mainstream desktop computing. Launched in February 2007, it represents a generation of processors that were foundational in the shift toward multi-core performance. Despite its age, it remains notable for its use of the Windsor architecture and Socket AM2, which were significant at the time for supporting DDR2 memory and dual-channel memory configurations. With a base clock of 3.0 GHz and a TDP of 89 watts, the processor offers a balance of performance and power consumption typical of its era. It is built on a 65 nm process and features a 1 MB L2 cache, which was competitive when it first appeared. The Athlon 64 X2 6000+ lacks integrated graphics but can leverage chipset-based graphics on compatible motherboards, making it suitable for systems where a discrete GPU is used.

In benchmark testing, the Athlon 64 X2 6000+ achieves an overall score of 4082, placing it at #1815 out of 2060 processors in the dataset. Its single-core score of 3960 ranks it at #1788, while its multicore score of 4264 lands it at #1864. These results indicate that while the processor holds its own in single-threaded workloads, it falls behind in multi-threaded performance, a common trait for older dual-core designs. It outperforms several modern low-power processors like the Atom x7-E3950 and the Celeron 3205U but trails behind contemporary desktop and mobile CPUs such as the Ryzen 9 9950X and Core Ultra 9 285K. The gap between its performance and top-tier processors is vast, underscoring its role as a legacy component.

The Athlon 64 X2 6000+ supports a range of technologies including SSE, SSE2, SSE3, 3DNow!, and AMD-V, enabling efficient multimedia processing and virtualization. It also supports ECC memory, though this feature may be limited by motherboard support. The processor’s 227 million transistors and 126 mm² die area reflect the semiconductor capabilities of its time. While it lacks modern instruction sets like AVX-512 and SSE4, its architecture was a stepping stone in AMD’s evolution toward more powerful consumer processors. Its locked multiplier restricts overclocking potential, making it less appealing to enthusiasts but still viable for basic computing and retro builds.

As of March 2026, the Athlon 64 X2 6000+ serves as a historical benchmark rather than a practical choice for modern systems. It is best suited for retro computing projects, legacy system maintenance, or educational purposes where understanding older processor architectures is beneficial. While it was once a capable desktop processor, its performance now places it far below current standards. For users seeking modern efficiency, power, and performance, newer processors from AMD and Intel offer vastly superior capabilities. The Athlon 64 X2 6000+ remains a testament to the rapid advancement of CPU technology over the past two decades.
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AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+

Main Specifications

Designer: AMD
Name: Athlon 64 X2 6000+
Cores: 2
Threads: 2
Base Frequency: 3000 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 15.5xx (locked)
Core Name: Brisbane
Socket: Socket AM2
Package: µPGA
Target Segment: Desktop
TDP: 89 W

Cache Specifications

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR2

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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