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Processors for AM2

Explore 114 processors recorded for the AM2 platform and compare their generations, core counts and performance results in one place. Use this index to understand the available upgrade range before checking board-level support for a specific CPU.

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Selection guide

Choosing a CPU for AM2

This AM2 page groups 114 processors recorded for the platform. Use the performance ranking to find strong candidates, then verify chipset, BIOS revision, power limits and memory support on the motherboard support page before buying; a matching socket name alone does not guarantee full compatibility.

2 brands 1–4 cores 909 average CPU Mark 15.00–125.00 W TDP

Motherboard support

Confirm that the exact board model, chipset and BIOS revision support the chosen AM2 processor.

Power and cooling

Check real board power limits, VRM capability and cooler capacity rather than relying on TDP alone.

Upgrade value

Compare the cost of the fastest sensible same-platform CPU with moving to a newer board and memory platform.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is the AM2 socket?

It is the mechanical and electrical interface between a processor and motherboard. This page groups CPUs recorded by CPULoom for the AM2 platform.

Will every AM2 CPU work in any motherboard with that socket?

Not necessarily. Chipset, BIOS revision, processor-generation support and board power limits can differ, so check the motherboard manufacturer’s official CPU support list.

What is the best CPU for AM2?

The performance ranking highlights the highest stored CPU Mark results, but the best choice also depends on workload, budget, motherboard capability, cooling and power use.

Can I change CPU socket without replacing the motherboard?

Usually not. The socket is part of the motherboard, so moving to another socket requires a compatible board and may also require different memory or cooling hardware.

This summary is calculated from processor records linked to the category. Performance results are broad comparison indicators and can vary with system, power and cooling. Latest data update:

Processor catalog

AM2

Showing 1–24 of 114

01CPUAMD Phenom II X4 940Graphics data unavailableCores / threads4 / 4Clock3.0–— GHzTDP125 WCPU Mark2,39402CPUAMD Phenom II X4 920Graphics data unavailableCores / threads4 / 4Clock2.8–— GHzTDP125 WCPU Mark2,25203CPUAMD Phenom FX-7750 Quad-CoreGraphics data unavailableCores / threads4 / 4Clock2.7–— GHzTDP95 WCPU Mark2,22704CPUAMD Opteron 1389Graphics data unavailableCores / threads4 / 4Clock2.9–— GHzTDP75 WCPU Mark2,07905CPUAMD Phenom 9950 Quad-CoreGraphics data unavailableCores / threads4 / 4Clock2.6–— GHzTDP125 WCPU Mark1,86106CPUAMD Phenom 9750 Quad-CoreGraphics data unavailableCores / threads4 / 4Clock2.4–— GHzTDP125 WCPU Mark1,84607CPUAMD Phenom 9600B Quad-CoreGraphics data unavailableCores / threads4 / 4Clock2.3–— GHzTDP95 WCPU Mark1,80708CPUAMD Phenom 9650 Quad-CoreGraphics data unavailableCores / threads4 / 4Clock2.3–— GHzTDP95 WCPU Mark1,79409CPUAMD Phenom 9850 Quad-CoreGraphics data unavailableCores / threads4 / 4Clock2.5–— GHzTDP125 WCPU Mark1,72310CPUAMD Opteron 1356Graphics data unavailableCores / threads4 / 4Clock2.3–— GHzTDP75 WCPU Mark1,70311CPUAMD Phenom 9550 Quad-CoreGraphics data unavailableCores / threads4 / 4Clock2.2–— GHzTDP95 WCPU Mark1,70312CPUAMD Phenom 9350e Quad-CoreGraphics data unavailableCores / threads4 / 4Clock2.0–— GHzTDP65 WCPU Mark1,65913CPUAMD Phenom X4 Quad-Core GP-9600Graphics data unavailableCores / threads4 / 4Clock2.3–— GHzTDP95 WCPU Mark1,64914CPUAMD Opteron 1354Graphics data unavailableCores / threads4 / 4Clock2.2–— GHzTDP75 WCPU Mark1,63515CPUAMD Phenom 9600 Quad-CoreGraphics data unavailableCores / threads4 / 4Clock2.3–— GHzTDP95 WCPU Mark1,60716CPUAMD Phenom FX-5000 Quad-CoreGraphics data unavailableCores / threads4 / 4Clock2.2–— GHzTDP65 WCPU Mark1,59917CPUAMD Phenom 9500 Quad-CoreGraphics data unavailableCores / threads4 / 4Clock2.2–— GHzTDP95 WCPU Mark1,56418CPUAMD Phenom II X3 715Graphics data unavailableCores / threads3 / 3Clock2.8–— GHzTDP95 WCPU Mark1,55319CPUAMD Opteron 1352Graphics data unavailableCores / threads4 / 4Clock2.1–— GHzTDP75 WCPU Mark1,54720CPUAMD Phenom 9750B Quad-CoreGraphics data unavailableCores / threads4 / 4Clock2.4–— GHzTDP95 WCPU Mark1,52021CPUAMD Phenom 9450e Quad-CoreGraphics data unavailableCores / threads4 / 4Clock2.1–— GHzTDP65 WCPU Mark1,45522CPUAMD Phenom 8600B Triple-CoreGraphics data unavailableCores / threads3 / 3Clock2.3–— GHzTDP95 WCPU Mark1,45523CPUAMD Phenom 8750 Triple-CoreGraphics data unavailableCores / threads3 / 3Clock2.4–— GHzTDP95 WCPU Mark1,44524CPUAMD Phenom 9150e Quad-CoreGraphics data unavailableCores / threads4 / 4Clock1.8–— GHzTDP65 WCPU Mark1,427