AMD Athlon X2

The AMD Athlon X2 is AMD's dual core processor. Built with the same 65nm technology its triple and quadruple cores are, AMD has had relative success in the dual core market. While no longer competitive with Intel's 45nm 8000 series, the price:performance ratio of many of AMD's dual core chips is undeniable. With many offerings within the line, AMD has something to offer in every niche segment of the market. They produce cool & quiet energy efficient chips (designated by an E appended to the end of the model), mainstream chips and enthusiast chips (designated by the "black edition" open multiplier) for those interested in attaining higher performance for gaming and the like.

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MSRP $58 - $163
Release date August, 2005
Brand AMD
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ProSCORE
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90
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7 positive
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Less expensive than Intel's counterparts
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Low power consumption
+6agreedisagree

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Good choice to match for a value system with AM2 motherboard; can be upgraded later to AMD Phenom
+6agreedisagree

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Dual-core CPU
+5agreedisagree

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Cheap upgrading to next generation CPUs (Phenom/Phenom II on same socket)
+4agreedisagree

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Can be undervoltaged significantly without stability loss
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Good overclocking abilities
+3agreedisagree

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Runs relatively cool.
+3agreedisagree

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Black Editions with unlocked multiplier
+3agreedisagree

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939 models with no DDR2
+1agreedisagree

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Lower Brands sport Same chip, lower clock
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Relatively low performance
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Overclocking difficult on lower end products
-2agreedisagree

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Price/performance beat out by Intel
-4agreedisagree


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AMD Athlon X2 5600+

• AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core 5600+ 2.8 GHz Processor

• Athlon 64 X2 5600+ Dual-Core Processor

UPC: 730143241250

EAN: 730143241250

MPN: ADA5600CZBOX

AMD Athlon X2 6400+ Black Edition

• Athlon 64 X2 Dc 6400+ AM2 3.2G 2MB 90NM 125W 2000MHZ Pib

• Athlon 64 X2 6400+ Dual Core Processor

UPC: 730143241717

EAN: 730143241717

MPN: ADX6400CZBOX

AMD Athlon X2 5000+ Black Edition

• AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core 5000+ 2.6 GHz Processor with 1024KB L2 Cache and 64-Watt Socket AM2 (ADO5000DSWOF)

• Athlon 64 X2 5000+ Dual Core Processor

UPC: 730143241571

EAN: 5051749150865

MPN: ADO5000DSWOF

AMD Athlon X2 4600+

• Amd Athlon 64 X2 4600+

• Athlon 64 X2 4600+ Dual Core Processor

UPC: 730143241779

EAN: 0730143241779

MPN: ADO4600DOBOX

AMD Athlon X2 4800+

• AMD ADO4800DDBOX Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core 4800+ 2.5GHz 1MB Cache Processor, AM2 Socket

• Athlon 64 X2 4800+ Dual Core Processor

UPC: 730143241304

EAN: 730143241304

MPN: ADO4800DDBOX

AMD Athlon X2 4050E

• Amd Athlon64 Dual-Core 4050E (2.1Ghz) Socket Am2 L2=512Kbx2 Cpu Retail Box

• Athlon64 Dual-Core 4050E

UPC: 730143241793

EAN: 0730143241793

MPN: ADH4050DOBOX

AMD Athlon X2 4850E

• Amd Athlon64 Dual-Core 4850E (2.5Ghz) Socket Am2 L2=512Kbx2 Cpu Retail Box

• Athlon X2 4850E Dual Core Processor

UPC: 730143241816

EAN: 0730143241816

MPN: ADH4850DOBOX

AMD Athlon X2 5000+

• AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core 5000+ 2.6 GHz Processor with 65-Watt Power

• Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core 5000+ Processor

UPC: 730143241434

EAN: 0730143241434

MPN: ADO5000CZBOX

AMD Athlon X2 5400+

• Amd Athlon 64 X2 5400+,65W AM2 1MB 2800MHZ

• AMD Athlon 64 X2 5400+ 2.80GHz / 1MB Cache / 1000MHz (2000 MT/s) FSB / Dual Core (Windsor) / Processor with Fan

UPC: 730143241724

EAN: 5051749150896

MPN: ADO5400DOBOX

AMD Athlon X2 5800+

• AMD Athlon 64 X2 5800+ Processor ADA5800IAA5DO - 3.0GHz, 2 x 512KB Cache, 1000MHz (2000 MT/s) FSB, Brisbane, Dual-Core, OEM, Socket AM2, Processor

MPN: ADA5800IAA5DO

AMD Athlon X2 6000+

• AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core 6000+ 3.0 GHz Processor

• Athlon 64 X2 6000+ Dual Core Processor

UPC: 730143241427

EAN: 730143241427

MPN: ADX6000CZBOX

AMD Athlon X2 4450E

• Amd Athlon64 Dual-Core 4450E (2.3Ghz) Socket Am2 L2=512Kbx2 Cpu Retail Box

• Athlon64 Dual-Core 4450E

UPC: 730143241809

EAN: 0730143241809

MPN: ADH4450DOBOX

Competitors

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Intel Core 2 Duo

Intel Core 2 Duo

MSRP  $133 - $266    Released  July, 2006

The Intel Core 2 Duo Computer Processor is a new line of dual core processor that encompasses both power and energy efficiency. It uses new 64-bit architecture which enables twice the amount of information that the CPU can process at a time. It also features a Digital Thermal Sensor that is embedded in the...

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Darkstriker

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March 9, 2009
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ProSCORE
82
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9 pros
2 cons
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Pros

  • Less expensive than Intel's counterparts
  • Low power consumption
  • Good choice to match for a value system with AM2 motherboard; can be upgraded later to AMD Phenom
  • Dual-core CPU
  • Cheap upgrading to next generation CPUs (Phenom/Phenom II on same socket)
  • Can be undervoltaged significantly without stability loss
  • Good overclocking abilities
  • Runs relatively cool.
  • Black Editions with unlocked multiplier

Cons

  • 939 models with no DDR2
  • Relatively low performance

Competitors

Darkstriker prefers Intel Core 2 Duo over AMD Athlon X2
Darkstriker prefers AMD Athlon X2 over Pentium D
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dikbozo

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July 22, 2009
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ProSCORE
100
negative
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8 pros
0 cons
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Pros

  • Less expensive than Intel's counterparts
  • Low power consumption
  • Good choice to match for a value system with AM2 motherboard; can be upgraded later to AMD Phenom
  • Dual-core CPU
  • Cheap upgrading to next generation CPUs (Phenom/Phenom II on same socket)
  • Can be undervoltaged significantly without stability loss
  • Runs relatively cool.
  • Black Editions with unlocked multiplier

Cons

Did not agree with any cons

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dcfeng

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March 7, 2009
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ProSCORE
100
negative
mixed
positive
8 pros
0 cons
love itlove it

Pros

  • Less expensive than Intel's counterparts
  • Low power consumption
  • Good choice to match for a value system with AM2 motherboard; can be upgraded later to AMD Phenom
  • Dual-core CPU
  • Cheap upgrading to next generation CPUs (Phenom/Phenom II on same socket)
  • Can be undervoltaged significantly without stability loss
  • Good overclocking abilities
  • Black Editions with unlocked multiplier

Cons

Did not agree with any cons

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Yale

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March 7, 2009
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ProSCORE
100
negative
mixed
positive
7 pros
0 cons
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Pros

  • Less expensive than Intel's counterparts
  • Low power consumption
  • Good choice to match for a value system with AM2 motherboard; can be upgraded later to AMD Phenom
  • Cheap upgrading to next generation CPUs (Phenom/Phenom II on same socket)
  • Can be undervoltaged significantly without stability loss
  • Good overclocking abilities
  • Runs relatively cool.

Cons

Did not agree with any cons

Competitors

Yale prefers AMD Athlon X2 over Intel Core 2 Duo
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Plasmarobo

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July 25, 2008
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ProSCORE
71
negative
mixed
positive
5 pros
2 cons
have ithave it

Pros

  • Less expensive than Intel's counterparts
  • Low power consumption
  • Good choice to match for a value system with AM2 motherboard; can be upgraded later to AMD Phenom
  • Dual-core CPU
  • Runs relatively cool.

Cons

  • Lower Brands sport Same chip, lower clock
  • Overclocking difficult on lower end products

Did you find this review helpful?
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 / 
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Omar

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July 23, 2008
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ProSCORE
75
negative
mixed
positive
3 pros
1 con

Pros

  • Less expensive than Intel's counterparts
  • Low power consumption
  • Good overclocking abilities

Cons

  • Price/performance beat out by Intel

Competitors

Omar prefers Intel Core 2 Duo over AMD Athlon X2
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Erik

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July 23, 2008
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ProSCORE
100
negative
mixed
positive
3 pros
0 cons

Pros

  • Less expensive than Intel's counterparts
  • Good choice to match for a value system with AM2 motherboard; can be upgraded later to AMD Phenom
  • Dual-core CPU

Cons

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