AMD Sempron X2 198
Category: CPU / Processor
Manufacturer: AMD
Cores: 2C / 4T
Clock: 2.5 - 2.5 GHz
Socket: AM3
TDP: 65W
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AMD Sempron X2 198
Cores
2C / 4T
Clock
2.5 - 2.5 GHz
Socket
AM3
TDP
65W
No price data available
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Overview
The AMD Sempron X2 198 offers 2 cores and 4 threads. Clocks run from 2.5GHz base to 2.5GHz boost. It drops into the AM3 socket with a 65W TDP — about 32.5W per core. Confirm motherboard socket compatibility before anything else, then size the cooler to the TDP.
Drop it into the PlanMyPC builder to check compatibility with the rest of your parts and compare current processor prices across retailers. AMD backs the product through its standard warranty channels; check the listing for region-specific terms. The full specification sheet below breaks out every listed detail, and the compatibility checker flags conflicts with parts already in your build.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| TDP | 65 W |
| CPU Cores | 2 |
| Socket | AM3 |
| L3 Cache | 0 MB |
| Threads | 4 |
| Base Clock | 2.5 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 2.5 GHz |
| Microarchitecture | Lynx |
| Integrated Graphics | None |





