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AMD Athlon X2 Dual Core 3250e

Explore AMD Athlon X2 Dual Core 3250e technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for performance, compatibility and upgrade comparisons.

Last updated: 2026-10-20
1.7/ 10
Technical rating

Outdated for demanding workloads

AMD Athlon X2 Dual Core 3250e is a processor with 2 cores and 2 threads. Its base clock is 1.5 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 348 and a single-thread rating of 466. Its stated TDP is 22 W.

CPU Mark348
43 samples
Single Thread466
Overall rank#5,558
of 6,054
Reference price—

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Outdated for demanding workloads
1.7Outdated for demanding workloads

AMD Athlon X2 Dual Core 3250e is a processor with 2 cores and 2 threads. Its base clock is 1.5 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 348 and a single-thread rating of 466. Its stated TDP is 22 W.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The AMD Athlon X2 Dual Core 3250e is a Unknown released in 2009. Recorded specifications include 2 cores and 2 threads, a 22 W reference TDP, a 348 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 348 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 466 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 22 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 X2 Dual Core 3250e specifications?

The main recorded details are 2 cores and 2 threads, a 22 W reference TDP, a 348 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the AMD Athlon X2 Dual Core 3250e 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 X2 Dual Core 3250e?

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 X2 Dual Core 3250e use?

The recorded reference TDP is 22 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 Athlon XP-MAMD352 points
02AMD Athlon X2 Dual Core 3250eThis CPU348 points
03AMD Sempron LE-1600AMD348 points
04Intel 2.80GHzIntel341 points
05AMD Athlon TF-36AMD338 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

01AMD Athlon X2 Dual Core 3250eThis CPU466 points
02Intel 2.80GHzIntel456 points
03AMD Athlon TF-36AMD349 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

01AMD Athlon X2 Dual Core 3250eThis CPU15.8 Mark/W
02AMD Athlon TF-36AMD13.5 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
6,716.00
Data EncryptionMBytes/Sec
95.70
Extended InstructionsMillion Matrices/Sec
125.00
Find Prime NumbersMillion Primes/Sec
2.00
Floating Point MathMOps/Sec
794.00
Integer MathMOps/Sec
1,177.00
PhysicsFrames/Sec
37.00
Random String SortingThousand Strings/Sec
1,100.00

Core specifications

BrandAMD
CategoryUnknown
Release year2009
Socket—
Cores / threads2 / 2
Base clock1.50 GHz
Max turbo—
TDP22 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