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Smart Wizard
Get a complete build plan based on budget and goals.
Build Comparison
Compare complete builds side by side.
Part Comparison
Check specs, price, and value across parts.
Bottleneck Calculator
Measure CPU and GPU balance before you buy.
Power Calculator
Estimate wattage and PSU headroom.
Will It Run?
Test your hardware against popular games.
Smart Wizard
Get a complete build plan based on budget and goals.
Build Comparison
Compare complete builds side by side.
Part Comparison
Check specs, price, and value across parts.
Bottleneck Calculator
Measure CPU and GPU balance before you buy.
Power Calculator
Estimate wattage and PSU headroom.
Will It Run?
Test your hardware against popular games.
AMD
Detailed architecture, platform, memory, and feature data for this CPU.
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About This Product
The AMD Athlon 64 X2 5200+ is a dual-core desktop CPU from the Athlon 64 X2 series, released in 2007. With a base clock of 2.6 GHz and two threads, it offers basic multi-tasking capabilities suitable for general productivity and light web browsing. For its current price, it is an entry-level option for legacy AM2 systems, but significantly underperforms modern budget CPUs in all tasks.
Verdict
“Best for reviving old AM2 systems for basic tasks, not recommended for new builds.”
Performance Benchmarks
Scores are grouped by benchmark family so it is easy to compare raw speed, threaded output, and real-world value without mixing scales.
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