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AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core 6400+

Explore AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core 6400+ technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for performance, compatibility and upgrade comparisons.

Last updated: 2026-10-20
2.6/ 10
Technical rating

Outdated for demanding workloads

AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core 6400+ is a Desktop processor with 2 cores and 2 threads. Its base clock is 3.2 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 954 and a single-thread rating of 1126. Its stated TDP is 125 W.

CPU Mark954
240 samples
Single Thread1,126
Overall rank#4,772
of 6,054
Reference price$249.95

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Outdated for demanding workloads
2.6Outdated for demanding workloads

AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core 6400+ is a Desktop processor with 2 cores and 2 threads. Its base clock is 3.2 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 954 and a single-thread rating of 1126. Its stated TDP is 125 W.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core 6400+ is a Desktop released in 2008. Recorded specifications include 2 cores and 2 threads, a 125 W reference TDP, a 954 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 954 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 1,126 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 125 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 64 X2 Dual Core 6400+ specifications?

The main recorded details are 2 cores and 2 threads, a 125 W reference TDP, a 954 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core 6400+ 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 X2 Dual Core 6400+?

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 64 X2 Dual Core 6400+ use?

The recorded reference TDP is 125 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.

03AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core 6400+This CPU954 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

01AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core 6400+This CPU1,126 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

04AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core 6400+This CPU7.6 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
22,599.00
Data EncryptionMBytes/Sec
293.40
Extended InstructionsMillion Matrices/Sec
316.00
Find Prime NumbersMillion Primes/Sec
5.00
Floating Point MathMOps/Sec
2,126.00
Integer MathMOps/Sec
3,469.00
PhysicsFrames/Sec
83.00
Random String SortingThousand Strings/Sec
3,036.00

Core specifications

BrandAMD
CategoryDesktop
Release year2008
SocketAM2
Cores / threads2 / 2
Base clock3.20 GHz
Max turbo—
TDP125 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 1024 KB