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AMD Sempron X2 198 Dual-Core

Explore AMD Sempron X2 198 Dual-Core technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for performance, compatibility and upgrade comparisons.

Last updated: 2026-10-20
2.5/ 10
Technical rating

Outdated for demanding workloads

AMD Sempron X2 198 Dual-Core is a Desktop processor with 2 cores and 2 threads. Its base clock is 2.5 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 930 and a single-thread rating of 1070. Its stated TDP is 65 W.

CPU Mark930
1 samples
Single Thread1,070
Overall rank#4,798
of 6,054
Reference price—

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Outdated for demanding workloads
2.5Outdated for demanding workloads

AMD Sempron X2 198 Dual-Core is a Desktop processor with 2 cores and 2 threads. Its base clock is 2.5 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 930 and a single-thread rating of 1070. Its stated TDP is 65 W.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The AMD Sempron X2 198 Dual-Core is a Desktop released in 2015. Recorded specifications include 2 cores and 2 threads, a 65 W reference TDP, a 930 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 930 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 1,070 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

It uses socket FM1. A matching socket is only the first check; confirm the official motherboard CPU-support list, BIOS revision and board power limits.

Memory and power

The 65 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 Sempron X2 198 Dual-Core specifications?

The main recorded details are 2 cores and 2 threads, a 65 W reference TDP, a 930 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the AMD Sempron X2 198 Dual-Core 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 Sempron X2 198 Dual-Core?

Start with FM1 motherboards, then confirm the official CPU-support list and required BIOS revision for the exact board before buying.

How much power does the AMD Sempron X2 198 Dual-Core use?

The recorded reference TDP is 65 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.

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Overall and multi-core performance

A higher CPU Mark indicates stronger overall performance.

03AMD Sempron X2 198 Dual-CoreThis CPU930 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

02AMD Sempron X2 198 Dual-CoreThis CPU1,070 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

04AMD Sempron X2 198 Dual-CoreThis CPU14.3 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

Single ThreadMOps/Sec
1,070.00

Core specifications

BrandAMD
CategoryDesktop
Release year2015
SocketFM1
Cores / threads2 / 2
Base clock2.50 GHz
Max turbo—
TDP65 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