AMD Athlon 64 X2 5000+
Manufacturer: AMD (Advanced Micro Devices) Part number: ADA5000CDBOX
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- Bottom Line:
- AMD's new high-end dual-core CPU offers plenty of bang for the buck, outpacing Intel's Pentium 965 Extreme Edition, which costs $200 more. Sounds like a good deal, but wait to see what Intel's next-gen Core 2 Duo chips have to offer when they debut later this year.
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CNET editors' review
AMD Athlon 64 X2 5000+ price range: $125.95
- Reviewed by: Rich Brown
- Reviewed on: 06/01/2006
- Released on: 05/23/2006
The good: Faster than Intel's current fastest, more expensive desktop CPU; beats even AMD's more expensive FX-60 chips on some tests.
The bad: Requires new motherboard and memory; Intel's new, potentially faster CPUs are right around the corner.
The bottom line: AMD's new high-end dual-core CPU offers plenty of bang for the buck, outpacing Intel's Pentium 965 Extreme Edition, which costs $200 more. Sounds like a good deal, but wait to see what Intel's next-gen Core 2 Duo chips have to offer when they debut later this year.
Despite the impending Intel announcement, the X2 5000+ deserves merit. Compared to everything else in the field right now, the X2 5000+ will serve everyone but demanding gamers well. At 2.6GHz per core, it's faster than all of AMD's original X2 series of dual-core CPUs. It was also announced on the same date as the aforementioned Socket AM2 chipset for a reason.
The new AM2 chipset brings all of AMD's CPUs onto an updated motherboard platform, although the company needs to reissue separate AM2 versions of the old Socket 939 chips. The X2 5000+, however, is Socket AM2 only. About all that really means is that you'll need to buy a new motherboard (Socket AM2 and Socket 939 aren't cross-compatible) and new DDR2 memory, since AM2 boards don't use DDR memory. Aside from the memory switch, the only other major advantage of the new platform is reduced power consumption. Whereas on Socket 939, the highest-end X2 chip, the 4800+, required 115 watts from your power supply, the X2 5000+ (and the AM2 version of the 4800+) needs only 89 watts. While we appreciate the improvement, it will really benefit you only if you're building a PC with multiple high-end graphics cards.
Chipset updates aside, the real news about the X2 5000+ is its performance. It performed so well, about the only task we don't recommend it for is extreme gaming. Otherwise, it will give you fast performance at significant cost savings. The best example is our multitasking test. The X2 5000+ finished our test a few seconds faster than the Athlon 64 FX-60, which costs roughly $125 more. And even where it didn't win, the X2 5000+ turned in strong scores. Both its SysMark 2004 scores and its times on our multimedia tests trailed the FX-60 slightly. And for Intel's part, its $1,100 Pentium Extreme Edition 965 chip trailed the X2 5000+ on all but the stand-alone DivX 6.2 encoding test. In other words, the X2 5000+ is a great choice for digital content creation and fast day-to-day computing.
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In our gaming test, the X2 5000+ didn't fare as well as on the other benchmarks. It was still faster than Intel's 965 chip, but it fell significantly behind AMD's FX chips. In fairness, its 97.4 frames-per-second score on our Half-Life 2: Lost Coast demo is still very strong, so if you won't be disappointed if you use this chip for gaming. Just know that AMD has faster options in its FX line if your chief concern is 3D games.
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If all of that sounds like a resounding endorsement of AMD's new chip, we have to throw in a caveat. You see, way back in March, enthusiast site Anandtech was able to get some Intel-guided hands-on time with Intel's new Core 2 Duo desktop chips (then code-named Conroe). The testing was admittedly dubious, conducted as it was on systems set up by Intel, but it provided enough of a glimpse at the future to suggest that you at least wait and see what Intel's next-generation chips have to offer before buying an expensive new CPU from either company. They're due out soon, so we suggest you keep an eye out for our full-fledged, unbiased benchmark testing.
AMD Athlon 64 FX-60 test bed:
Asus A8N32-SLI Deluxe motherboard; Nvidia Nforce4 SLI chipset; Crucial 1,024MB DDR SDRAM 400MHz; 512MB Nvidia GeForce 7900 GTX; 74GB Western Digital Raptor 10,000rpm Serial ATA hard drive; Windows XP Professional SP2; Antec 550w power supply
AMD Athlon 64 FX-62 and X2 5000+ test bed:
Asus M2N32-SLI Deluxe motherboard; Nvidia Nforce 590 SLI chipset; Corsair 1,024MB DDR2 SDRAM 1,066MHz; 512MB Nvidia GeForce 7900GTX; Western Digital Raptor 10,000rpm Serial ATA hard drive; Windows XP Professional SP2; Antec 550w power supply
Intel Pentium Extreme Edition 965 test bed:
Intel 975X Express chipset motherboard; Intel 975X Express chipset; Crucial 1,024MB DDR2 SDRAM 667MHz; 512MB Nvidia GeForce 7900 GTX; Western Digital Raptor 10,000rpm Serial ATA hard drive; Windows XP Professional SP2; Antec 550w power supply
User reviews
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Why is CNET Comparing This to an Intel Chip Not Yet Available
by mouseclick on June 10, 2006
Pros: It's the Fastest for $200 Less
Cons: The Fact That it's 7 Score is in Part to an Intel Chip Not Yet Available
Summary: CNET states: "Sounds like a good deal, but wait to see what Intel's next-gen Core 2 Duo chips have to offer when they debut later this year." How dumb. ...
Summary: CNET states: "Sounds like a good deal, but wait to see what Intel's next-gen Core 2 Duo chips have to offer when they debut later this year." How dumb. And then, when that chip comes out, they'll be saying... "wait until AMD's new chip comes out later this year..." CNET should know it never ends - one is always trying to outdo the other - and CNET shouldn't have given this a 7 in part because of some chip Intel is going to announce several months from now. In that case, why not rate it a 4 since if you wait until 2008 this chip will really look slow then. It's the fastest, right now - today, for $200 less than Intel's current fastest. That's where the comparison should have ended. When Intel's chip comes out, do us all a favor and compare it to what is real and what we can really buy at the time, not sometime later in 2007.
11 out of 11 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Smoking Fast For Less
by BMFTECH4126 on December 15, 2006
Pros: Super Buy, 2000 MHZ Front Side Bus,AMD LiveCapable + So Much More
Cons: It's not the processor they are releasing soon
Summary: Your Best Intel Desktop has a front side bus speed of 1066 MHz, an AMD Turion (laptop processor)not even dual core can hit 1700 MHz. The 64 X2 Athlon ...
Summary: Your Best Intel Desktop has a front side bus speed of 1066 MHz, an AMD Turion (laptop processor)not even dual core can hit 1700 MHz. The 64 X2 Athlon is 2000 MHz.
FSB and Amount of Cache Memory is what is all about. I am a Firedog LEAD PC Technician I have been working with computers since DOS V5.2.
Intel cannot stand up to AMD in any category.
What's worse is you pay more for an inferior product when you buy an Intel. AMD is not just for gamers, it is for anyone that plans on using a computer without it constantly freezing up. It was AMD that challenged Microsoft to become 64 bit which will be 100 times better than the standard we are used to. Who wants worse graphics slower speeds less multitasking capabilities and too pay more for it? If you answered yes too these questions go Intel. Next year AMD will be introducing quad core Chips with the Graphics in the middle of the four processors thereby eliminating any lag in what will be the ultimate gaming seen ever. Intel still can't improve on the P4 other than putting two of them together and giving it a slight bus speed increase and literally re stickering the products. What I mean by that is what was known as Intel Pentium D. Was nothing more than 2 Pentium 4 cores on one chip. Intel sent out Reps to the stores that peeled off the stickers that said Pentium D and put on stickers that said Pentium VIIV, when that marketing ploy didn't work. The same people pulled those stickers and put on stickers that said Core 2 Duo. The Processor never changed because the computer never changed.
Something you all might consider before buying a new PC.
Check Out AMDLIVE.COM and see what you get for free with a 4200+ X2 Or Better.3 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Intel is just more expensive and widely known
by ferasq on December 2, 2006
Pros: I compared regular AMD to Intel and its far better
Cons: AMD gives better performance and it's cheaper
Summary: I heard many people recommending Intel but when I personally used AMD and compare it to Intel i found out that it's much better than the expensive Intel processors. ...
Summary: I heard many people recommending Intel but when I personally used AMD and compare it to Intel i found out that it's much better than the expensive Intel processors. Faster and better overall performance. BEST of all IT'S MUCH CHEAPER.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Greaet cheap processor
by anonymous x on October 17, 2007
Pros: better than intel's pentium d
Cons: not better than intel core 2 duo
Summary: For about $600 I got 5000+ CPU, 2 GB RAM, 400 GB HD, and Vista Home premium computer.
Very good CPU, yet it is nothing against the Core 2 Duo ...Summary: For about $600 I got 5000+ CPU, 2 GB RAM, 400 GB HD, and Vista Home premium computer.
Very good CPU, yet it is nothing against the Core 2 Duo series. However, prices are very low now, and the black edition (unlocked multiplier, or something like that) is only about $10 more. Good deal on thie CPU. -
AMD rocks, as usual!
by theonimonster on September 21, 2007
Pros: Insanely fast, no heat problems as of yet, and it was very affordable!
Cons: Requred purchase of new motherboard in my case.
Summary: ...however, I had intended to get a new motherboard anyway. I have an Asus M2N-32, and I couldn't be happier.
Also, how can CNET be comparing it to Intel ...Summary: ...however, I had intended to get a new motherboard anyway. I have an Asus M2N-32, and I couldn't be happier.
Also, how can CNET be comparing it to Intel processors that aren't out yet?! That blows my mind...
I'd like to state that I have the AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+ recently, and I bought it brand spanking new for $180. That's 3ghz of dual core memory for WAY less than most of the things that Intel offers. Seriously, unless you hate having money left over after builind/rebuilding your computer, by all means go buy an Intel. If you like having extra money afterward to spend on say... a better graphics card... or just to hold on to, for all the best performance you could ask for, AMD all the way! -
I agree this AMD processor is better and cheaper then its intel
by bigfujitsu on August 17, 2007
Pros: faster, less power use
Cons: none at this time
Summary: I definitely agree with you all: this AMD processor is faster, and cheaper then its Intel counterparts. Why should we pay more for less???
Summary: I definitely agree with you all: this AMD processor is faster, and cheaper then its Intel counterparts. Why should we pay more for less???
Specifications
- Manufacturer: AMD (Advanced Micro Devices)
- Part number: ADA5000CDBOX
- Description: Multi-tasking has become a way of life, but sometimes your PC just can't keep up with everything you want to do on it at the same time. The AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core processor enables true multitasking - taking computing to an all new level. Dual-Core technology is like having two processors working together, each one taking care of different applications. So now you can simultaneously burn a CD, check e-mail, edit a digital photo, and run your virus protection - all without slowing down your computer. To protect your computer you've installed all the latest virus protection and firewall software. The result? Your PC is safer but slower. Upgrade to a computer powered by the AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core processor - now you can run protection programs in the background while a second runs the applications you want to work on - making computing fast again.
General
- Product Type Processor
Processor
- Type AMD Athlon 64 X2
- Processor Qty 1
- Clock speed 2.6 GHz
- Level 1 cache size 256 KB
- Architecture Features AMD64 technology, Enhanced Virus Protection, HyperTransport technology, Integrated memory controller
- Architecture Features AMD64 technology, HyperTransport
Cache Memory
- Installed Size L2 cache - 1 MB
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Slots Total (Free) None
- Compatible Slots 1 x Processor
Miscellaneous
- Package Type AMD Processor in a Box (PIB)
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & support type 3 years warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 3 years
Warranty
- Service / Support Details Limited warranty 3 years
Accessories
- ASUS M2N-E AiLifestyle Series - motherboard - ATX - nForce 570 Ultra (31945197)6.00
- MSI K9N SLI-F V2 - motherboard - ATX - nForce 570 LT SLI (33142891)149.95
- ASUS M2N-X - motherboard - ATX - nForce 520 (32627353)198.95
- EliteGroup NFORCE4M-A (V1.1) - motherboard - ATX - nForce4 4X (31984257)99.95
- ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe AiLifestyle Series - motherboard - ATX - nForce 570 SLI (31902321)398.95
- MSI K9A Platinum - motherboard - ATX - 580X CrossFire (31961881)69.99
- ABIT AN52 - motherboard - ATX - nForce 520 (32450709)94.95
- ASUS M2N-LR - motherboard - ATX - nForce 570 (32178330)221.99
- ASUS M2R32-MVP - motherboard - ATX - 580X CrossFire (32081192)14.99
- ASUS M2R32-MVP - motherboard - ATX - 580X CrossFire (32546310)298.95
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