AMD Athlon X2 6500 BE processor review

AMD Athlon X2 6500 BE

Athlon X2 6500 BE processor released by AMD; release date: September 2008. The processor is designed for desktop-computers and based on Kuma microarchitecture.

CPU is unlocked for overclocking. Total number of cores - 2. Maximum CPU clock speed - 2.3 GHz. Manufacturing process technology - 65 nm. Cache size: L1 - 128 KB (per core), L2 - 512 KB (per core), L3 - 2048 KB (shared).

Supported socket types: AM2+. Maximum number of processors in a configuration - 1. Power consumption (TDP): 95 Watt.

Specifications (specs)

Essentials

Architecture codename Kuma
Launch date September 2008
Place in performance rating not rated
Vertical segment Desktop

Performance

64 bit support
Die size 285 mm
L1 cache 128 KB (per core)
L2 cache 512 KB (per core)
L3 cache 2048 KB (shared)
Manufacturing process technology 65 nm
Maximum frequency 2.3 GHz
Number of cores 2
Transistor count 450 million
Unlocked

Compatibility

Max number of CPUs in a configuration 1
Sockets supported AM2+
Thermal Design Power (TDP) 95 Watt

Virtualization

AMD Virtualization (AMD-V™)

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