Socket AM2: specs and benchmarks

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Summary

Based on a K8 architecture, this desktop processor is primarily aimed at home systems.

Compatibility-wise, this is Socket AM2 processor with a TDP of 125 W125,000 mW 0.168 hp 0.125 kW.

Primary details

Socket AM2 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and pricing.

Place in performance rankingnot rated
Place by popularitynot in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processor
Architecture codenameK8
Release dateno data
Current price$24 of 15701 (Xeon Platinum 8276L)

Detailed specifications

Basic microprocessor parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters can generally indicate CPU performance, but to be more precise you have to review its test results.

64 bit support-
Unlocked multiplierNo

Compatibility

Information on Socket AM2 compatibility with other computer components and devices: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

SocketSocket AM2
Power consumption (TDP)125 W125,000 mW 0.168 hp 0.125 kWof 400 (Xeon Platinum 9282)

Benchmark performance

Single-core and multi-core benchmark results of Socket AM2. Overall benchmark performance is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


We have no data on Socket AM2 benchmark results.


Recommended GPUs

People consider these graphics cards to be good for Socket AM2, according to our PC configuration statistics.

These are the fastest graphics cards for Socket AM2 in our user configuration statistics. There is a total of 6 configurations using Socket AM2 in our database.

RTX 3060 GeForce RTX 3060
16.7% (1/6)
GT 740 GeForce GT 740
16.7% (1/6)
ATI HD 5670 Radeon HD 5670
16.7% (1/6)
FX 1800 Quadro FX 1800
16.7% (1/6)
GT 610 GeForce GT 610
16.7% (1/6)

Community ratings

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