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AMD Athlon 5200 Dual-Core

Explore AMD Athlon 5200 Dual-Core technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for performance, compatibility and upgrade comparisons.

Last updated: 2026-10-20
2.4/ 10
Technical rating

Outdated for demanding workloads

AMD Athlon 5200 Dual-Core is a Desktop processor with 2 cores and 2 threads. Its base clock is 2.7 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 869 and a single-thread rating of 915. Its stated TDP is 75 W.

CPU Mark869
20 samples
Single Thread915
Overall rank#4,878
of 6,054
Reference price$53.02

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Outdated for demanding workloads
2.4Outdated for demanding workloads

AMD Athlon 5200 Dual-Core is a Desktop processor with 2 cores and 2 threads. Its base clock is 2.7 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 869 and a single-thread rating of 915. Its stated TDP is 75 W.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The AMD Athlon 5200 Dual-Core is a Desktop released in 2010. Recorded specifications include 2 cores and 2 threads, a 75 W reference TDP, a 869 CPU Mark. Use these figures to understand its position, then compare the results with your software and the complete platform.

Reading guide

Read the performance results

The 869 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 915 single-thread result adds context for less-parallel work. Compare the nearby alternatives on this page and do not treat one score as a verdict for every application.

Platform and compatibility

It uses socket AM2. A matching socket is only the first check; confirm the official motherboard CPU-support list, BIOS revision and board power limits.

Memory and power

The 75 W TDP helps size the cooling class, but it is not the same as peak wall-power consumption.

FAQ

Common processor questions

What are the key AMD Athlon 5200 Dual-Core specifications?

The main recorded details are 2 cores and 2 threads, a 75 W reference TDP, a 869 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the AMD Athlon 5200 Dual-Core good for gaming?

The product name or CPU Mark alone cannot answer that. Check single-thread performance, core count, the target graphics card, gaming resolution and results from the games you play.

Which motherboards support the AMD Athlon 5200 Dual-Core?

Start with AM2 motherboards, then confirm the official CPU-support list and required BIOS revision for the exact board before buying.

How much power does the AMD Athlon 5200 Dual-Core use?

The recorded reference TDP is 75 W. Real consumption can be lower or higher depending on power limits, motherboard, workload and cooling.

This guidance interprets recorded specifications and results; it does not claim hands-on device testing. Results can vary with motherboard, power, memory and cooling.

Multi-axis comparison

How does this processor compare?

A direct comparison with nearby processors from the same brand and a similar core count.

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Overall and multi-core performance

A higher CPU Mark indicates stronger overall performance.

01Athlon 64 Dual Core 5600+Unknown875 points
04AMD Athlon 5200 Dual-CoreThis CPU869 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

01Athlon 64 Dual Core 5600+Unknown993 points
04AMD Athlon 5200 Dual-CoreThis CPU915 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

01Athlon 64 Dual Core 5600+Unknown13.5 Mark/W
04AMD Athlon 5200 Dual-CoreThis CPU11.6 Mark/W

Bars are relative to the processors shown here, not a global ranking of every CPU.

Detailed benchmark results

Snapshot from 2026-10-20

Data CompressionKBytes/Sec
21,048.00
Data EncryptionMBytes/Sec
278.80
Extended InstructionsMillion Matrices/Sec
462.00
Find Prime NumbersMillion Primes/Sec
5.00
Floating Point MathMOps/Sec
2,132.00
Integer MathMOps/Sec
2,883.00
PhysicsFrames/Sec
99.00
Random String SortingThousand Strings/Sec
2,713.00

Core specifications

BrandAMD
CategoryDesktop
Release year2010
SocketAM2
Cores / threads2 / 2
Base clock2.70 GHz
Max turbo—
TDP75 W
Integrated graphics—

Memory support

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Memory type—
Official speed—
Maximum capacity—

Cache hierarchy

L1I2 x 64 KB
L1D2 x 64 KB
L22 x 512 KB