AMD Athlon II X2 260u
Category: CPU / Processor
Manufacturer: AMD
Cores: 2C / 4T
Clock: 1.8 - 1.8 GHz
Socket: AM3
TDP: 25W
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AMD Athlon II X2 260u
Cores
2C / 4T
Clock
1.8 - 1.8 GHz
Socket
AM3
TDP
25W
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Overview
The AMD Athlon II X2 260u packs 2 cores and 4 threads. It drops into the AM3 socket with a 25W TDP — about 12.5W per core. Clocks span 1.8GHz base to 1.8GHz boost. Confirm motherboard socket compatibility before anything else, then size the cooler to the TDP.
Use the PlanMyPC system builder to verify it works alongside your other components. Warranty coverage follows AMD's standard policy — confirm regional terms on the listing. The full specification sheet below breaks out every listed detail, and the compatibility checker flags conflicts with parts already in your build. Not sold on this particular processor? Browse the category listing to line it up against similarly priced alternatives.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| TDP | 25 W |
| CPU Cores | 2 |
| Socket | AM3 |
| L3 Cache | 0 MB |
| Threads | 4 |
| Base Clock | 1.8 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 1.8 GHz |
| Microarchitecture | K10 |
| Integrated Graphics | None |
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