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AMD Athlon II X2 260

Category: CPU / Processor

Manufacturer: AMD

Cores: 2C / 4T

Clock: 3.2 - 3.2 GHz

Socket: AM3

TDP: 65W

AMD Athlon II X2 260 - CPU / Processor
AMD

AMD Athlon II X2 260

Cores

2C / 4T

Clock

3.2 - 3.2 GHz

Socket

AM3

TDP

65W

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Overview

The AMD Athlon II X2 260 offers 2 cores and 4 threads. It drops into the AM3 socket with a 65W TDP — about 32.5W per core. Clocks span 3.2GHz base to 3.2GHz boost. Match the socket to your motherboard first; cooler TDP rating second.

Drop it into the PlanMyPC builder to check compatibility with the rest of your parts and compare current processor prices across retailers. Support and warranty service run through AMD, with terms that vary by region. Every published spec is tabulated below, and compatibility against your current part list is checked automatically. If this processor is not quite the right fit, the category page lists close alternatives at similar prices for a quick side-by-side comparison.

SpecificationValue
TDP65 W
CPU Cores2
SocketAM3
L3 Cache0 MB
Threads4
Base Clock3.2 GHz
Boost Clock3.2 GHz
MicroarchitectureK10
Integrated GraphicsNone
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