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AMD Athlon II X4 650

Explore AMD Athlon II X4 650 technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for performance, compatibility and upgrade comparisons.

Last updated: 2026-10-20
3.5/ 10
Technical rating

Outdated for demanding workloads

AMD Athlon II X4 650 is a Desktop processor with 4 cores and 4 threads. Its base clock is 3.2 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 2507 and a single-thread rating of 1312. Its stated TDP is 95 W.

CPU Mark2,507
73 samples
Single Thread1,312
Overall rank#3,509
of 6,054
Reference price$166.60

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Outdated for demanding workloads
3.5Outdated for demanding workloads

AMD Athlon II X4 650 is a Desktop processor with 4 cores and 4 threads. Its base clock is 3.2 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 2507 and a single-thread rating of 1312. Its stated TDP is 95 W.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The AMD Athlon II X4 650 is a Desktop released in 2011. Recorded specifications include 4 cores and 4 threads, a 95 W reference TDP, a 2,507 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 2,507 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 1,312 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 95 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 X4 650 specifications?

The main recorded details are 4 cores and 4 threads, a 95 W reference TDP, a 2,507 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the AMD Athlon II X4 650 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 X4 650?

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 X4 650 use?

The recorded reference TDP is 95 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 Phenom II X4 850AMD2,512 points
02AMD Athlon II X4 650This CPU2,507 points
05AMD Phenom Ultra X4 24500AMD2,501 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

03AMD Athlon II X4 650This CPU1,312 points
04AMD Phenom II X4 850AMD1,283 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

03AMD Phenom II X4 850AMD26.4 Mark/W
04AMD Athlon II X4 650This CPU26.4 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
57,537.00
Data EncryptionMBytes/Sec
704.40
Extended InstructionsMillion Matrices/Sec
1,348.00
Find Prime NumbersMillion Primes/Sec
10.00
Floating Point MathMOps/Sec
5,385.00
Integer MathMOps/Sec
7,479.00
PhysicsFrames/Sec
188.00
Random String SortingThousand Strings/Sec
6,877.00

Core specifications

BrandAMD
CategoryDesktop
Release year2011
Socket—
Cores / threads4 / 4
Base clock3.20 GHz
Max turbo—
TDP95 W
Integrated graphics—

Memory support

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Memory type—
Official speed—
Maximum capacity—

Cache hierarchy

L1I4 x 64 KB
L1D4 x 64 KB
L24 x 512 KB