AMD Athlon 64 X2 5000+ EE socket: Socket AM2
The AMD Athlon 64 X2 5000+ EE uses the Socket AM2 socket. It is a 65 W dual-core Windsor energy-efficient part at 2.6 GHz with 2x512 KB of L2 cache for efficient towers.
- Socket
- Socket AM2
- Launched
- February 2007
- Cores and threads
- 2 and 2
- Default TDP
- 65 W
- Codename
- Windsor
- Segment
- Desktop
- Family
- AMD Athlon 64 X2
- Clocks
- 2.6 GHz
AMD Athlon 64 X2 5000+ EE specifications
| Cores | 2 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 2 |
| Core architecture | Windsor cores on 90 nm |
| Clocks | 2.6 GHz (no turbo) |
| Cache | 2x512 KB L2 |
| Default TDP | 65 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 5000+ EE 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 5000+ EE is
The AMD Athlon 64 X2 5000+ EE is an energy-efficient 2.6 GHz dual core from February 2007. It runs two K8 cores at 2.6 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 65 W on Socket AM2.
The EE suffix marks a low-power Windsor bin well under the 89 W of the standard 5000+. Per-model publication is thinner than on the standard X2 parts, resting on the task list and the shared Windsor family data. It exists because system builders wanted dual-core speed in efficient towers.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The 5000+ EE drops into Socket AM2 boards with DDR2 memory and needs no special chipset or BIOS beyond standard Windsor support. It pairs with 700 series DDR2 boards contemporary with AM2 parts. 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 is any 65 W rated heatsink on the 48 x 96 mm mount, with Cool'n'Quiet trimming clocks and voltage at idle.
Upgrade paths
On Socket AM2 the upgrade is the AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+ at 3.0 GHz or the AMD Athlon X2 4850e at 2.5 GHz and 45 W for efficient running. 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 5000+ EE use?
Socket AM2, the 940-pin package on DDR2 boards.
How many cores does the Athlon 64 X2 5000+ EE have?
Two cores and 2 threads at 2.6 GHz with 512 KB of L2 per core.
What does EE mean on the Athlon 64 X2 5000+ EE?
EE marks an energy-efficient bin at 65 W against 89 W on the standard 5000+.
Sources and verification
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