AMD Athlon II X2 255 processor review

AMD Athlon II X2 255

Athlon II X2 255 processor released by AMD; release date: January 2010. At the time of release, the processor cost $60. The processor is designed for desktop-computers and based on Regor microarchitecture.

CPU is unlocked for overclocking. Total number of cores - 2, threads - 2. Maximum CPU clock speed - 3.1 GHz. Maximum operating temperature - 72°C. Manufacturing process technology - 45 nm. Cache size: L1 - 256 KB, L2 - 2 MB.

Supported memory types: DDR3.

Supported socket types: AM3. Maximum number of processors in a configuration - 1. Power consumption (TDP): 45 Watt.

Benchmarks

PassMark
Single thread mark
Top 1 CPU
This CPU
4870
1234
PassMark
CPU mark
Top 1 CPU
This CPU
156834
1175
Geekbench 4
Single Core
Top 1 CPU
This CPU
5311
353
Geekbench 4
Multi-Core
Top 1 CPU
This CPU
36691
660
Name Value
PassMark - Single thread mark 1234
PassMark - CPU mark 1175
Geekbench 4 - Single Core 353
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core 660

Specifications (specs)

Essentials

Architecture codename Regor
Family AMD Athlon Processors
Launch date January 2010
Launch price (MSRP) $60
OPN PIB AD255EHDGMBOX
OPN Tray AD255EHDK23GM
Place in performance rating 2555
Price now $65.22
Series AMD Athlon II X2
Value for money (0-100) 8.34
Vertical segment Desktop

Performance

64 bit support
Base frequency 3.1 GHz
Die size 117 mm
L1 cache 256 KB
L2 cache 2 MB
Manufacturing process technology 45 nm
Maximum core temperature 72°C
Maximum frequency 3.1 GHz
Number of cores 2
Number of threads 2
Transistor count 410 million
Unlocked

Memory

Supported memory types DDR3

Compatibility

Max number of CPUs in a configuration 1
Sockets supported AM3
Thermal Design Power (TDP) 45 Watt