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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 49–72 of 114

49CPUAMD Athlon 5200 Dual-CoreGraphics data unavailableCores / threads2 / 2Clock2.7–— GHzTDP75 WCPU Mark86950CPUAMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core 5200+Graphics data unavailableCores / threads2 / 2Clock2.7–— GHzTDP65 WCPU Mark85951CPUAMD Athlon Dual Core 5000BGraphics data unavailableCores / threads2 / 2Clock2.6–— GHzTDP65 WCPU Mark85652CPUAMD Athlon Dual Core 5200BGraphics data unavailableCores / threads2 / 2Clock2.7–— GHzTDP65 WCPU Mark85053CPUAMD Athlon Dual Core 5050eGraphics data unavailableCores / threads2 / 2Clock2.6–— GHzTDP45 WCPU Mark84654CPUAMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core 5000+Graphics data unavailableCores / threads2 / 2Clock2.6–— GHzTDP65 WCPU Mark80955CPUAMD Opteron 1214 HEGraphics data unavailableCores / threads2 / 2Clock2.2–— GHzTDP65 WCPU Mark80656CPUAMD Athlon64 X2 Dual Core 4600+Graphics data unavailableCores / threads2 / 2Clock2.4–— GHzTDP110 WCPU Mark80357CPUAMD Athlon Dual Core 4850eGraphics data unavailableCores / threads2 / 2Clock2.5–— GHzTDP45 WCPU Mark79958CPUAMD Opteron 1212 HEGraphics data unavailableCores / threads2 / 2Clock2.0–— GHzTDP65 WCPU Mark79159CPUAMD Opteron 1216Graphics data unavailableCores / threads2 / 2Clock2.4–— GHzTDP103 WCPU Mark78160CPUAthlon 64 Dual Core 4800+Graphics data unavailableCores / threads2 / 2Clock2.4–— GHzTDP110 WCPU Mark77561CPUAthlon Dual Core 4850eGraphics data unavailableCores / threads2 / 2Clock2.5–— GHzTDP45 WCPU Mark76962CPUAMD Opteron 1214Graphics data unavailableCores / threads2 / 2Clock2.2–— GHzTDP103 WCPU Mark76363CPUDual-Core AMD Opteron 1220 SEGraphics data unavailableCores / threads2 / 2Clock2.8–— GHzTDP103 WCPU Mark74864CPUAMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core 4200+Graphics data unavailableCores / threads2 / 2Clock2.2–— GHzTDP89 WCPU Mark74765CPUAMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core 4800+Graphics data unavailableCores / threads2 / 2Clock2.5–— GHzTDP65 WCPU Mark74066CPUAMD Athlon Dual Core 5600BGraphics data unavailableCores / threads2 / 2Clock2.9–— GHzTDP65 WCPU Mark73767CPUAMD Athlon Dual Core 4450BGraphics data unavailableCores / threads2 / 2Clock2.3–— GHzTDP45 WCPU Mark72868CPUAMD Athlon Dual Core 4450eGraphics data unavailableCores / threads2 / 2Clock2.3–— GHzTDP45 WCPU Mark72769CPUAMD Opteron 1216 HEGraphics data unavailableCores / threads2 / 2Clock2.4–— GHzTDP65 WCPU Mark72770CPUAMD Athlon Dual Core 4850BGraphics data unavailableCores / threads2 / 2Clock2.5–— GHzTDP45 WCPU Mark72771CPUAMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core 4600+Graphics data unavailableCores / threads2 / 2Clock2.4–— GHzTDP65 WCPU Mark72072CPUAMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core 4000+Graphics data unavailableCores / threads2 / 2Clock2.1–— GHzTDP65 WCPU Mark692