Athlon 64 FX-55

General Information

Core specifications including model name, series, manufacturer, and market segment. This section provides essential identification details for the processor model.

Cpu NameAthlon 64 FX-55
Market segmentDesktop processor
DesignerAMD
Release date10 October 2004 (20 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$180

Performance & Rankings

Processor evaluation across various parameters, including position in performance rankings, user popularity, and price-to-performance ratio metrics.

Place in the ranking3236
Place by popularitynot in top-100
Power efficiency0.23

Architecture & Manufacturing

Technical specifications including architecture codename, manufacturing process, die size, and transistor count that define the processor's technological foundation.

Architecture codenameClawhammer (2001−2005)
Chip lithography130 nm
Die size193 mm2
Number of transistors105 million
64 bit support+

Cores & Threads

Information about physical and logical cores that determine the processor's capabilities for parallel computing and multitasking performance.

Physical cores1 (Single-Core)
Threads1
Number of CPUs in a configuration1

Clock Speeds

Operating frequencies including base and boost clock speeds that directly affect the processor's performance and execution speed.

Base clock speed2.6 GHz
Boost clock speed2.6 GHz
Unlocked multiplier+

Cache Memory

Fast access memory capacity across different levels that significantly impacts data access speed and overall processor performance.

L1 cache128 KB
L2 cache1 MB
L3 cache0 KB

Power & Thermal Characteristics

Heat output and energy consumption information, critical for selecting appropriate cooling systems and power supplies.

Power consumption (TDP)104 Watt
Maximum case temperature (TCase)63 °C

Memory Support

Specifications for supported RAM, including types, maximum capacity, and bandwidth capabilities.

Supported memory typesDDR1 Depends on motherboard

Interfaces & Expansion

Information about available interfaces for connecting peripheral devices and expansion capabilities.

Socket939
Integrated graphics cardOn certain motherboards (Chipset feature)