AMD Athlon X2 5200+ socket: Socket AM3
The AMD Athlon X2 5200+ uses the Socket AM3 socket. It is a 65 W dual core Regor desktop part at 2.3 GHz for budget towers.
- Socket
- Socket AM3
- Launched
- August 2010
- Cores and threads
- 2 and 2
- Default TDP
- 65 W
- Codename
- Regor
- Segment
- Desktop
- Family
- AMD Athlon X2
- Clocks
- 2.3 GHz
AMD Athlon X2 5200+ specifications
| Cores | 2 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 2 |
| Core architecture | Regor cores on 45 nm |
| Clocks | 2.3 GHz (no turbo) |
| Cache | 1 MB L2 (2 × 512 KB), no L3 |
| Default TDP | 65 W |
| Manufacturing process | 45 nm |
| Memory support | DDR2 and DDR3-1066, two channels |
| PCI Express | PCIe 2.0 from the board chipset |
| Integrated graphics | None (board video where fitted) |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | Socket AM3 (µPGA, 938 pins) |
Motherboard and chipset compatibility
AMD Athlon X2 5200+ needs a motherboard with a Socket AM3 socket. The table shows which chipset series accept it.
| Series | Chipsets | Support |
|---|---|---|
| 7 and 8 series | 7-Series, 8-Series | 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 AM3.
Socket AM3 at a glance
| Type | PGA, 941 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | 40 × 40 mm |
| Introduced | February 2009 |
| Memory | DDR2 up to PC2-8500 and DDR3 up to PC3-10600 |
| Cooler mounting holes | 48 × 96 mm |
What the Athlon X2 5200+ is
AMD Athlon X2 5200+ is a dual core Regor desktop processor that AMD released in August 2010 for budget towers. It runs at a fixed 2.3 GHz with no turbo, so 2 cores give 2 threads. Cache is 512 KB of L2 per core with no L3. Power is 65 W on a 45 nm process with 410 million transistors.
The plus-series number follows the older Athlon X2 naming rather than the Athlon II sequence. Office suites run smoothly at 2.3 GHz. A boxed cooler ships with retail stock.
Memory runs as DDR2 and DDR3 at up to 1066 MT/s depending on the board. AM3 boards take DDR3 while AM2+ boards take DDR2 after a BIOS update. The chip launched at a $57 price for value builds.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The Athlon X2 5200+ fits Socket AM3 with 938 pins in µPGA form. Both 7 series and 8 series boards boot Regor directly. AM2+ boards accept it with DDR2 after a BIOS update.
Do not confuse it with the 2006 Windsor Athlon 64 X2 5200+ on Socket AM2. The names match while the silicon, socket and power differ completely.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
Memory support is DDR2 and DDR3 at up to 1066 MT/s, two channels. One memory type runs at a time per board. ECC is not supported.
HyperTransport links the CPU to the chipset at 2 GHz. PCIe slots hang off the board chipset rather than the processor.
Cooling is the boxed 65 W heatsink on the 48 by 96 mm mount. Retail stock includes the cooler.
Upgrade paths
On Socket AM3 the 5200+ can move to an Athlon II X2 for higher clocks on the same board. Memory and storage carry over. A same socket dual core reference with more cache is the Athlon II X2 220 class.
A platform move to DDR4 needs a new board and RAM. Keep the 5200+ tower for spare duty.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the AMD Athlon X2 5200+ use?
It uses Socket AM3 in µPGA form.
How is the Athlon X2 5200+ different from the Athlon 64 X2 5200+?
This 2010 Regor part on AM3 at 65 W. The 2006 Windsor part on AM2 at 89 W is different silicon.
What memory does the Athlon X2 5200+ use?
DDR2 and DDR3-1066 in two channels, one type at a time.
Does the Athlon X2 5200+ include a cooler?
Yes, retail stock includes a boxed cooler.
Sources and verification
- AMD Athlon X2 5200+ Specs (TechPowerUp, Regor, 2.3 GHz, 65W, Aug 2010, AM3)
- Regor AM3 DDR2 and DDR3 support (Athlon wiki, dual channel, no L3)
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