Sempron X2 2100 vs Athlon II X2 250

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Primary details

Comparing Athlon II X2 250 and Sempron X2 2100 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2740not rated
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation3.61no data
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency0.99no data
Architecture codenameRegor (2009−2013)Brisbane (2007−2008)
Release date2 June 2009 (15 years ago)March 2008 (16 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$39no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Athlon II X2 250 and Sempron X2 2100 basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores2 (Dual-core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads22
Base clock speed3 GHzno data
Boost clock speed3 GHz1.8 GHz
L1 cache256 KB128 KB
L2 cache2 MB256 KB
L3 cache0 KB0 KB
Chip lithography45 nm65 nm
Die size117 mm2118 mm2
Number of transistors410 million221 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Athlon II X2 250 and Sempron X2 2100 compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration12
SocketAM3AM2
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt65 Watt

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Athlon II X2 250 and Sempron X2 2100. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3no data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardOn certain motherboards (Chipset feature)no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Athlon II X2 250 and Sempron X2 2100.

PCIe version2.0no data

Pros & cons summary


Chip lithography 45 nm 65 nm

Athlon II X2 250 has a 44.4% more advanced lithography process.

We couldn't decide between Athlon II X2 250 and Sempron X2 2100. We've got no test results to judge.


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