AMD Athlon 64 X2 4200+ socket: Socket 939
The AMD Athlon 64 X2 4200+ uses the Socket 939 socket. It is an 89 W dual-core Manchester desktop part at 2.2 GHz with 2x512 KB of L2 cache for multitasking towers.
- Socket
- Socket 939
- Launched
- May 2005
- Cores and threads
- 2 and 2
- Default TDP
- 89 W
- Codename
- Manchester
- Segment
- Desktop
- Family
- AMD Athlon 64 X2
- Clocks
- 2.2 GHz
AMD Athlon 64 X2 4200+ specifications
| Cores | 2 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 2 |
| Core architecture | Manchester cores on 90 nm |
| Clocks | 2.2 GHz (no turbo) |
| Cache | 1 MB L2 (2x512 KB) |
| Default TDP | 89 W |
| Manufacturing process | 90 nm |
| Memory support | DDR, two channels |
| PCI Express | AGP or PCIe from the board chipset |
| Integrated graphics | None (board video where fitted) |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | Socket 939 (939-pin OPGA) |
Motherboard compatibility
AMD Athlon 64 X2 4200+ needs a motherboard with a Socket 939 socket. Chipset by chipset data for this codename is not recorded yet. See the Socket 939 chipset list and the board maker's CPU support list.
Socket 939 at a glance
| Type | PGA, 939 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | 40 × 40 mm |
| Introduced | June 2004 |
| Memory | DDR, two channels, through the on-chip controller |
| Cooler mounting holes | Board specific (AMD retention frame) |
What the Athlon 64 X2 4200+ is
The AMD Athlon 64 X2 4200+ is a 2.2 GHz dual-core desktop processor from May 2005. It runs two K8 cores at 2.2 GHz with no turbo, so 2 cores give 2 threads. Cache is 512 KB of L2 per core on a 90 nm process. Power is rated at 89 W on Socket 939.
The 4200+ served the middle Manchester X2 line on a 1000 MT/s HyperTransport link with an 11x multiplier at about 581 dollars launch price. It exists because buyers wanted dual core multitasking at 2.2 GHz without paying for the 1 MB per core 4400+.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The X2 4200+ drops into Socket 939 boards with DDR memory and a BIOS that lists Manchester dual cores. It pairs with mainstream chipsets contemporary with the X2 launch. The Socket vs chipset: what decides whether a CPU works guide covers pairing rules.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
Memory is DDR in two channels through the on-chip controller.
HyperTransport at 1000 MT/s links the CPU to the chipset. PCIe or AGP slots hang off the chipset.
Cooling is any 89 W rated Socket 939 heatsink on the AMD retention frame, with CoolnQuiet trimming draw at idle.
Upgrade paths
On Socket 939 the upgrade is the AMD Athlon 64 FX-60 at 2.6 GHz with 2x1 MB and an unlocked multiplier, or a 4600+ at 2.4 GHz for a locked step. Beyond Socket 939 a move to Socket AM2 needs a new board and DDR2 memory.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Athlon 64 X2 4200+ use?
Socket 939, on DDR boards with a Manchester-aware BIOS.
How many cores does the Athlon 64 X2 4200+ have?
Two cores and 2 threads at 2.2 GHz with 512 KB of L2 per core.
What memory works with the Athlon 64 X2 4200+?
DDR in two channels through the on-chip controller.
Sources and verification
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