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AMD Athlon II X2 250 Socket AM3 3.0GHz 2MB L2 Cache Retail Box Processor
- quickfind code: 166519
- manufacturer #: ADX250OCGQBOX
Buying Information
109 in stock for next day delivery
Wednesday, 10th February
7 reviewsOverview
Product Description
The AMD Athlon II X2 250 performs exceptionally well when combined with AMD chipsets and integrated graphics solutions to create an all-AMD platform. Platforms featuring all-AMD technology can deliver up to twice the graphics performance of those with Intel integrated graphics.Based on AMD’s acclaimed 45nm process technology, the AMD Athlon II dual-core processor has a TDP of 65W and can slash power consumption by up to 50 percent when doing basic tasks, up to 40 percent when running heavy workloads and up to 50 percent when at idle.
Core Speed (MHz) - 3000
Voltages - 0.85-1.425V
Max Temps (C) - 74
Wattage - 65 W
L1 Cache Size (KB) - 128
L2 Cache Size (KB) - 1000
CMOS - 45nm SOI
Socket - AM3
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Stunning
operating system:
Windows XPThis is a fantastic processor for the price. Performs very similarly to the Phenom II X2.
For reference it almost meets the performance of a core 2 duo E8400 (approx 5% slower in most tests, but faster in some).
However, it does so at HALF the price. quite literally. Plus with all the improvements of the Phenom II architecture and 45nm process, it overclocks exceptionally well, up to 3.8GHz air cooled.
It also performs similarly to the older phenom triple cores, making them even less desirable, as this core will run single threaded apps much faster.
Overall this is probably one of the best value for money chips around.
Ebuyer could do with moving it to the right category though. This is an AM3 processor, not AM2.
Does support DDR3 1600MHz!!
I can confirm that this processor does support DDR3 1600MHz in a 2x2048MB configuration and runs at 1600Mhz on an ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO.
I would recommend using Patriot G Series memory, PGS34G1600LLKA
Which is a 4GB DDR3 1600MHz dual channel kit with low latencies of 7-7-7-20 @ 1.7v
Revised opinion
operating system:
Windows XPI have now got this working with 1066Mhz DDR2 memory. However, this required changing the BIOS setting on my motherboard to increase the multiplier from 2.0 to 2.66, as the default limits to 800 Mhz.
Very fast, currently running at 29C without any direct cooling.
Don't listen to anon above
operating system:
Windows 7This processor will work with 1066 DDR2 information on the AMD site http://www.amd.com/us/products/desktop/processors/athlon-ii-x2 this is the information they provide Integrated DDR Memory Controller
Yes
Memory Controller Width
128-bit
Type of Memory Supported
X2 - Support for unregistered DIMMs up to PC2-8500 (DDR2-1066MHz) -AND- PC3-8500 (DDR3-1066MHz)
X3 and X4 - Support for unregistered DIMMs up to PC2-8500 (DDR2-1066MHz) -AND- PC3 10600 (DDR3-1333MHz)
so please don't listen to the above in regards to this product CPU is fast for the price give a windows 7 64 bit score of 6.4 without overclocking
DDR2 Memory
operating system:
Windows XPDDR2 memory is limited to 800 Mhz regardless of your motherboard, as the memory controller is on the CPU. Also, only use 2 sticks, otherwise you are limited to 533 Mhz.
DDR3 is limited to 1066 Mhz.
I chose this as a high speed but low power (3.0 Ghz/65W) CPU but think that the memory limitation should be included in the product specs.
Wrong
The person saying the memory is limited to 800MHz DDR2 and 1066MHz DDR3 is not correct.
The CPU is capable of running DDR2 at 1066MHz and DDR 3 at 1333MHz
It says so on the AMD site, and several benchmarks have been published with memory at those speeds.
The motherboard does come into play as some boards don't support the latest speeds in the slots.
Memory support
According to http://www.amd.com/us/products/desktop/processors/athlon-ii-x2/Pages/AMD-athlon-ii-x2-processor-model-numbers-feature-comparison.aspx
Type of Memory Supported
X2 - Support for unregistered DIMMs up to PC2-6400 (DDR2-800MHz) -AND- PC3-8500 (DDR3-1066MHz)
X4 - Support for unregistered DIMMs up to PC2-6400 (DDR2-800MHz) -AND- PC3 10600 (DDR3-1333MHz)
Since this is an X2 chip...
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