AMD Athlon II X2 270
Category: CPU / Processor
Manufacturer: AMD
Cores: 2C / 4T
Clock: 3.4 - 3.4 GHz
Socket: AM3
TDP: 65W
Price: $59.95 from Amazon
AMD Athlon II X2 270
Cores
2C / 4T
Clock
3.4 - 3.4 GHz
Socket
AM3
TDP
65W
Best price from Amazon
$59.95
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Overview
The AMD Athlon II X2 270 brings 2 cores and 4 threads. It drops into the AM3 socket with a 65W TDP — about 32.5W per core. Clocks span 3.4GHz base to 3.4GHz boost. Confirm motherboard socket compatibility before anything else, then size the cooler to the TDP.
At $59.95 it sits in the budget processor bracket. PlanMyPC's builder flags compatibility problems automatically and tracks the latest processor deals from multiple stores. AMD backs the product through its standard warranty channels; check the listing for region-specific terms. Every published spec is tabulated below, and compatibility against your current part list is checked automatically.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| TDP | 65 W |
| CPU Cores | 2 |
| Socket | AM3 |
| L3 Cache | 0 MB |
| Threads | 4 |
| Base Clock | 3.4 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 3.4 GHz |
| Microarchitecture | K10 |
| Integrated Graphics | None |
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