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AMD Athlon II Dual-Core M300

Explore AMD Athlon II Dual-Core M300 technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for laptop performance, efficiency and upgrade research.

Last updated: 2026-10-20
2.2/ 10
Technical rating

Outdated for demanding workloads

AMD Athlon II Dual-Core M300 is a Laptop processor with 2 cores and 2 threads. Its base clock is 2 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 670 and a single-thread rating of 776. Its stated TDP is 35 W.

CPU Mark670
297 samples
Single Thread776
Overall rank#5,137
of 6,054
Reference price—

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Outdated for demanding workloads
2.2Outdated for demanding workloads

AMD Athlon II Dual-Core M300 is a Laptop processor with 2 cores and 2 threads. Its base clock is 2 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 670 and a single-thread rating of 776. Its stated TDP is 35 W.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The AMD Athlon II Dual-Core M300 is a Laptop released in 2009. Recorded specifications include 2 cores and 2 threads, a 35 W reference TDP, a 670 CPU Mark. Use these figures to understand its position, then compare the results with your software and the complete platform.

Reading guide

Read the performance results

The 670 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 776 single-thread result adds context for less-parallel work. Compare the nearby alternatives on this page and do not treat one score as a verdict for every application.

Platform and compatibility

No confirmed socket is recorded for this processor. Verify the exact device or motherboard with the manufacturer before planning an upgrade.

Memory and power

The 35 W TDP helps size the cooling class, but it is not the same as peak wall-power consumption.

FAQ

Common processor questions

What are the key AMD Athlon II Dual-Core M300 specifications?

The main recorded details are 2 cores and 2 threads, a 35 W reference TDP, a 670 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the AMD Athlon II Dual-Core M300 good for gaming?

The product name or CPU Mark alone cannot answer that. Check single-thread performance, core count, the target graphics card, gaming resolution and results from the games you play.

Which motherboards support the AMD Athlon II Dual-Core M300?

A confirmed socket is not recorded here. Use the device model or manufacturer specifications to identify compatible hardware.

How much power does the AMD Athlon II Dual-Core M300 use?

The recorded reference TDP is 35 W. Real consumption can be lower or higher depending on power limits, motherboard, workload and cooling.

This guidance interprets recorded specifications and results; it does not claim hands-on device testing. Results can vary with motherboard, power, memory and cooling.

Multi-axis comparison

How does this processor compare?

A direct comparison with nearby processors from the same brand and a similar core count.

5 CPU

Overall and multi-core performance

A higher CPU Mark indicates stronger overall performance.

01AMD E2-3000M APUAMD673 points
02AMD Athlon II Dual-Core M300This CPU670 points
04AMD A4-3320M APUAMD668 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

01AMD Athlon II Dual-Core M300This CPU776 points
02AMD E2-3000M APUAMD733 points
04AMD A4-3320M APUAMD708 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

02AMD E2-3000M APUAMD19.2 Mark/W
03AMD Athlon II Dual-Core M300This CPU19.1 Mark/W
05AMD A4-3320M APUAMD19.1 Mark/W

Bars are relative to the processors shown here, not a global ranking of every CPU.

Detailed benchmark results

Snapshot from 2026-10-20

Data CompressionKBytes/Sec
16,829.00
Data EncryptionMBytes/Sec
203.80
Extended InstructionsMillion Matrices/Sec
227.00
Find Prime NumbersMillion Primes/Sec
4.00
Floating Point MathMOps/Sec
1,656.00
Integer MathMOps/Sec
2,061.00
PhysicsFrames/Sec
73.00
Random String SortingThousand Strings/Sec
2,085.00

Core specifications

BrandAMD
CategoryLaptop
Release year2009
Socket—
Cores / threads2 / 2
Base clock2.00 GHz
Max turbo—
TDP35 W
Integrated graphics—

Memory support

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Memory type—
Official speed—
Maximum capacity—

Cache hierarchy

L1I2 x 64 KB
L1D2 x 64 KB
L22 x 512 KB