AMD Athlon II X2 260

AMD Athlon II X2 260
Benchmarks & Specs

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The AMD Athlon II X2 260 once represented a very reasonable choice for everyday computing tasks. This processor, based on the Propus architecture, was manufactured using the 45nm process. It delivered consistently reliable performance for typical office applications and web browsing. Many users particularly appreciated its remarkable stability in daily operation.

With its two processing cores, it was well-equipped for the demands of the time. A 2 MB Level 2 cache effectively supported data processing. It represented a truly cost-effective solution that still achieved absolutely usable results. The maximum memory bandwidth reached a respectable 21 GB/s, which was solid for its time.

The support for PCIe 2.0, which was standard back then, was included in this processor. We remember it as a simple workhorse that just worked. It was a well-considered option for anyone looking for a stable and functioning computer. The Athlon II X2 260 offered a balanced mix of basic functionality and good affordability.

It performed its services with great reliability for many years.
  • Reliable Performance
  • Good Stability
  • Cost-Effective Option
  • Sufficient for everyday tasks

Performance Overview
Average performance across multiple benchmarks

Single-core performance
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In segment Desktop
Multi-core performance
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In segment Desktop
Geekbench 5, 64bit Single-Core

Geekbench 5, 64bit Single-Core
Single-core performance

Intel Xeon E5-2603 v3
6C / 6T · 1.60 GHz
434
Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9650
4C / 4T · 3.00 GHz
432
AMD Athlon II X2 260
2C / 2T · 3.20 GHz
430
Intel Core2 Duo E6850
2C / 2T · 3.00 GHz
426
AMD Athlon II X3 460
3C / 3T · 3.40 GHz
426
Geekbench 5, 64bit Multi-Core

Geekbench 5, 64bit Multi-Core
Multi-core performance

Intel Pentium N3530
4C / 4T · 2.58 GHz
830
Intel Atom C2538
4C / 4T · 2.40 GHz
827
AMD Athlon II X2 260
2C / 2T · 3.20 GHz
820
Intel Core2 Duo E7500
2C / 2T · 2.93 GHz
817
AMD Athlon II X2 255
2C / 2T · 3.10 GHz
792
CPU-Z Benchmark 17 Multi-Core

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 Multi-Core
Multi-core performance

Intel Core2 Duo E6300
2C / 2T · 1.86 GHz
294
AMD A4-4000
AMD A4-4000 101 %
2C / 2T · 3.00 GHz
293
AMD Athlon II X2 260
2C / 2T · 3.20 GHz
290
AMD Phenom II X2 550
2C / 2T · 3.10 GHz
283
AMD Athlon II X2 255
2C / 2T · 3.10 GHz
281

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At a glance

PropertyValue
FamilyAMD Athlon II (52)
CPU groupAMD Athlon II X2 (Propus) (18)
ArchitecturePropus
Technology45 nm
SegmentDesktop
SocketAM3
Generation1
Predecessor
Successor

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

PropertyValue
CPU Cores / Threads2 / 2
Hyperthreading / SMT
Core architecturenormal
Cores: 2x
Frequency: 3.20 GHz
Turbo Frequency (1 Core):
Turbo Frequency (2 Cores):
L2-Cache2.00 MB
L3-Cache
OverclockingNo

Memory & PCIe

Memory typeMemory bandwidth
DDR3-1333
21.3 GB/s
PropertyValue
Max. Memory16 GB
Memory channels2
ECC
PCIe2.0
PCIe Bandwidth

Thermal Management

PropertyValue
TDP65 W
TDP (PL2)
TDP up
TDP down
T. junction max.

Technical details

PropertyValue
Chip design
AES-NI
Operating systemsWindows 10, Linux
Instruction setx86-64 (64 bit)
ISA extensionsMMX, 3DNow!, SSE3, SSE4a
Release dateQ2/2010
Release price
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AMD Athlon II X2 260
AMD Athlon II X2 260
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