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AMD Athlon 64 FX-59

Explore AMD Athlon 64 FX-59 technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for performance, compatibility and upgrade comparisons.

Last updated: 2026-10-20
1.8/ 10
Technical rating

Outdated for demanding workloads

AMD Athlon 64 FX-59 is a Desktop processor with 1 cores and 1 threads. Its base clock is 3 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 465 and a single-thread rating of 575.

CPU Mark465
1 samples
Single Thread575
Overall rank#5,403
of 6,054
Reference price—

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Outdated for demanding workloads
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AMD Athlon 64 FX-59 is a Desktop processor with 1 cores and 1 threads. Its base clock is 3 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 465 and a single-thread rating of 575.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The AMD Athlon 64 FX-59 is a Desktop released in 2013. Recorded specifications include 1 cores and 1 threads, a 465 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 465 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 575 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 939. A matching socket is only the first check; confirm the official motherboard CPU-support list, BIOS revision and board power limits.

Memory and power

Verify the system memory type, real power limits and cooling capacity.

FAQ

Common processor questions

What are the key AMD Athlon 64 FX-59 specifications?

The main recorded details are 1 cores and 1 threads, a 465 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the AMD Athlon 64 FX-59 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 64 FX-59?

Start with 939 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 64 FX-59 use?

A structured TDP value is not currently available. Check the manufacturer specification and device power limits.

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.

04AMD Athlon 64 FX-59This CPU465 points
05Intel Pentium 5 2.66GHzIntel459 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

01AMD Athlon 64 FX-59This CPU575 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

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

Detailed benchmark results

Snapshot from 2026-10-20

Single ThreadMOps/Sec
575.00

Core specifications

BrandAMD
CategoryDesktop
Release year2013
Socket939
Cores / threads1 / 1
Base clock3.00 GHz
Max turbo—
TDP—
Integrated graphics—

Memory support

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Memory type—
Official speed—
Maximum capacity—

Cache hierarchy

L1I1 x 64 KB
L1D1 x 64 KB
L21 x 1024 KB