AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+ socket: Socket AM2
The AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+ uses the Socket AM2 socket. It is a 125 W dual-core Windsor part at 3.0 GHz with 2x1 MB of L2 cache for fast towers.
- Socket
- Socket AM2
- Launched
- February 2007
- Cores and threads
- 2 and 2
- Default TDP
- 125 W
- Codename
- Windsor
- Segment
- Desktop
- Family
- AMD Athlon 64 X2
- Clocks
- 3.0 GHz
AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+ specifications
| Cores | 2 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 2 |
| Core architecture | Windsor cores on 90 nm |
| Clocks | 3.0 GHz (no turbo) |
| Cache | 2x1 MB L2 |
| Default TDP | 125 W |
| Manufacturing process | 90 nm |
| Memory support | DDR2-667 and DDR2-800, two channels |
| HyperTransport | 1000 MHz |
| PCI Express | PCIe from the board chipset |
| Integrated graphics | None (board video where fitted) |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | Socket AM2 (940 pins) |
Motherboard and chipset compatibility
AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+ needs a motherboard with a Socket AM2 socket. The table shows which chipset series accept it.
| Series | Chipsets | Support |
|---|---|---|
| 700 series | 770, 780G | Works out of the box |
Board makers publish a CPU support list for every model. Check it for your exact board before buying. Chipset details for Socket AM2.
Socket AM2 at a glance
| Type | PGA, 940 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | n/a |
| Introduced | May 2006 |
| Memory | DDR2-667 and DDR2-800, two channels |
| Cooler mounting holes | 48 × 96 mm |
What the Athlon 64 X2 6000+ is
The AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+ is a 3.0 GHz dual core from February 2007. It runs two K8 cores at 3.0 GHz with no turbo, so 2 cores give 2 threads. Cache is 1 MB of L2 per core on a 90 nm process. Power is rated at 125 W on Socket AM2.
The Windsor 6000+ is the 3.0 GHz 90 nm flagship, distinct from the later 3.1 GHz 65 nm Brisbane part at the same rating. It exists because AMD pushed the Windsor die to 3.0 GHz for buyers who wanted top K8 dual-core speed regardless of power. Cooling must be rated for the full 125 W.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The 6000+ drops into Socket AM2 boards with DDR2 memory, robust voltage regulation and a BIOS that lists 125 W Windsor parts. Not every AM2 board feeds 125 W dual cores. The Socket vs chipset: what decides whether a CPU works guide covers pairing rules.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
Memory is DDR2-667 and DDR2-800 in two channels.
HyperTransport at 1000 MHz links the CPU to the chipset. PCIe slots hang off the chipset.
Cooling must be rated for 125 W on the 48 x 96 mm mount, since sustained loads hold both cores at 3.0 GHz.
Upgrade paths
On Socket AM2 the upgrade is the AMD Athlon 64 X2 6400+ BE at 3.2 GHz unlocked for the fastest K8 dual core. The AMD Athlon 64 X2 5000+ EE at 2.6 GHz drops to 65 W. Beyond AM2 a move to AM2+ or AM3 needs a new board for Phenom class parts.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Athlon 64 X2 6000+ use?
Socket AM2, the 940-pin package on DDR2 boards rated for 125 W dual cores.
How many cores does the Athlon 64 X2 6000+ have?
Two cores and 2 threads at 3.0 GHz with 1 MB of L2 per core.
What is the difference between the Windsor and Brisbane 6000+?
The Windsor 6000+ runs 3.0 GHz at 125 W; the later Brisbane part runs 3.1 GHz.
Sources and verification
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