Intel Pentium 4 519K vs AMD Athlon 64 4000+

Comparative analysis of Intel Pentium 4 519K and AMD Athlon 64 4000+ processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Compatibility, Security & Reliability, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization. Benchmark processor performance analysis: Geekbench 4 - Single Core, Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core, PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark.

Intel Pentium 4 519K

AMD Athlon 64 4000+

Differences

Reasons to consider the Intel Pentium 4 519K

CPU is newer: launch date 3 month(s) later
Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
Around 28% higher clock speed: 3.06 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
Around 6% lower typical power consumption: 84 Watt vs 89 Watt

Launch date	January 2005 vs October 2004
Unlocked	Unlocked vs Locked
Maximum frequency	3.06 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	84 Watt vs 89 Watt

Reasons to consider the AMD Athlon 64 4000+

8x more L1 cache, more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later

L1 cache	128 KB vs 16 KB

Compare benchmarks

CPU 1: Intel Pentium 4 519K
CPU 2: AMD Athlon 64 4000+

Name	Intel Pentium 4 519K	AMD Athlon 64 4000+
Geekbench 4 - Single Core	662
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core	665
PassMark - Single thread mark		677
PassMark - CPU mark		608

Compare specifications (specs)

	Intel Pentium 4 519K	AMD Athlon 64 4000+
Essentials
Architecture codename	Prescott	San Diego
Launch date	January 2005	October 2004
Place in performance rating	2744	2745
Processor Number	519K
Series	Legacy Intel® Pentium® Processor
Status	Discontinued
Vertical segment	Desktop	Desktop
Launch price (MSRP)		$160
Price now		$11.99
Value for money (0-100)		14.88
Performance
64 bit support
Base frequency	3.06 GHz
Bus Speed	533 MHz FSB
Die size	112 mm2	115 mm
L1 cache	16 KB	128 KB
L2 cache	1024 KB	1024 KB
Manufacturing process technology	90 nm	90 nm
Maximum core temperature	67.7°C
Maximum frequency	3.06 GHz	2.4 GHz
Number of cores	1	1
Transistor count	125 million	105 million
Unlocked
VID voltage range	1.25V-1.400V
Memory
Supported memory types	DDR1, DDR2, DDR3
Compatibility
Low Halogen Options Available
Max number of CPUs in a configuration	1	1
Sockets supported	PLGA775	939
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	84 Watt	89 Watt
Security & Reliability
Execute Disable Bit (EDB)
Advanced Technologies
Idle States
Intel 64
Intel® Turbo Boost technology
Thermal Monitoring
Virtualization
Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x)