Athlon II X2 215

Details and Benchmarks for AMD Athlon II X2 215

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for Athlon II X2 215 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,239 Rank: 1614
Rank Name Score Visual
1610 Pentium G645T 4,242
+0.1%
1611 Pentium 3805U 4,241
+0%
1612 Athlon II X2 B24 4,241
+0%
1613 Athlon II X2 250 4,240
+0%
1614 Athlon II X2 215 4,239
1615 Celeron 4205U 4,239
+0%
1616 Atom C3558 4,237
+-0%
1617 Core i5-460M 4,237
+-0%
1618 Celeron N4000 4,234
-0.1%
1619 Athlon II X4 630 4,234
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Athlon II X2 215 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,320 Rank: 1688
Rank Name Score Visual
1684 A6-7400K 4,321
+0%
1685 Celeron B820 4,320
+0%
1686 A9-9420 4,320
+0%
1687 Core 2 Duo T9800 4,320
+0%
1688 Athlon II X2 215 4,320
1689 Core i5-430M 4,320
+0%
1690 Core i3-380M 4,320
+0%
1691 Athlon II X2 280 4,320
+0%
1692 Phenom II X2 B53 4,320
+0%
1693 Celeron N2920 4,319
+-0%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Athlon II X2 215 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,185 Rank: 1596
Rank Name Score Visual
1592 FX-7600P 4,187
+0%
1593 Celeron 1037U 4,187
+0%
1594 Celeron 4205U 4,187
+0%
1595 A10-9600P 4,186
+0%
1596 Athlon II X2 215 4,185
1597 Core 2 Duo T9300 4,184
+-0%
1598 Xeon E5507 4,181
-0.1%
1599 Core 2 Duo T9500 4,180
-0.1%
1600 A6-9210 4,179
-0.1%
1601 Core i5-460M 4,177
-0.2%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Athlon II X2 215 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,481 Rank: 1666
Rank Name Score Visual
1662 A4-3420 4,482
+0%
1663 Athlon II X2 235e 4,482
+0%
1664 Pentium 987 4,481
+0%
1665 Core i3-2357M 4,481
+0%
1666 Athlon II X2 215 4,481
1667 Celeron N2910 4,481
+0%
1668 Celeron 2961Y 4,481
+0%
1669 Athlon II X2 240e 4,481
+0%
1670 A4-3300 4,480
+-0%
1671 Celeron E3300 4,480
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Athlon II X2 215 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,461 Rank: 1594
Rank Name Score Visual
1590 A6-5400K 4,462
+0%
1591 Pentium 4410Y 4,462
+0%
1592 Athlon II X2 240e 4,462
+0%
1593 Pentium 3550M 4,461
+0%
1594 Athlon II X2 215 4,461
1595 Pentium E5400 4,461
+0%
1596 A4-5000 4,461
+0%
1597 A4-4020 4,461
+0%
1598 E2-6110 4,461
+0%
1599 Celeron J3355 4,460
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Athlon II X2 215 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,462 Rank: 1658
Rank Name Score Visual
1654 A4-4300M 4,463
+0%
1655 Pentium 967 4,462
+0%
1656 Celeron J3355 4,462
+0%
1657 Pentium E6700 4,462
+0%
1658 Athlon II X2 215 4,462
1659 Celeron N2920 4,462
+0%
1660 Phenom X3 8550 4,462
+0%
1661 Pentium E6800 4,461
+-0%
1662 Celeron N3350 4,460
+-0%
1663 Celeron 867 4,460
+-0%

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Athlon II X2 215 Details

Built on AMD's Zen+ microarchitecture at 45 nm, the Athlon II X2 215 is a dual-core desktop processor that was launched in October 2009, making it a nearly 17-year-old design by modern standards. As of March 2026, it represents a relic from an earlier era of computing, with its performance now significantly surpassed by contemporary CPUs. Despite its age, the processor remains relevant for niche use cases such as legacy system maintenance or low-power embedded applications. It operates at a base clock of 2.8 GHz and features a 13.5x multiplier, which is locked, limiting overclocking potential. The chip is fabricated using a 45 nm process, contains 410 million transistors, and has a die area of 117 mm², reflecting the design priorities of its time. It is packaged in a µPGA format and uses the BGA479/PGA478 socket, which was common for AMD’s AM3 platform during that period.

The Athlon II X2 215 features two cores and two threads, with no simultaneous multithreading support. It includes 512 KB of L2 cache per core, totaling 1.0 MB of L2 cache, but lacks an L3 cache. The processor supports DDR3 800/1066 memory in a dual-channel configuration, with a maximum memory capacity of 8 GB and a peak bandwidth of 17.1 GB/s. It operates at a TDP of 35 W, which was considered efficient for its time, though modern processors deliver significantly higher performance at similar or lower power levels. While the CPU does not include integrated graphics, certain motherboards with compatible chipsets can provide basic graphics via a chipset-integrated GPU.

The Athlon II X2 215 supports a broad range of instruction sets, including x86-64, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AES, and AMD-V virtualization. It also includes features like EIST (Enhanced SpeedStep Technology) and TXT (Trusted Execution Technology), enhancing power efficiency and security. However, it lacks support for modern technologies such as PCIe 4.0 or 5.0, relying instead on PCIe 2.0 for system communication.

In benchmark testing, the Athlon II X2 215 scores 4,239 overall, ranking #1,614 out of 2,060 processors. Its single-core score is 4,185 (#1,596), and its multicore score is 4,320 (#1,685). It performs similarly to other low-end CPUs from the late 2000s and early 2010s, such as the A6-7400K and Celeron N3160, but trails behind modern processors by a wide margin. For example, in the top 50 multicore rankings, the highest-performing CPU exceeds 12,000 points, while the Athlon II X2 215’s score is nearly half that. Its performance is most comparable to basic mobile processors of the era, such as the Celeron N2920 and Pentium 2127U.

As of March 2026, the Athlon II X2 215 is best suited for lightweight desktop tasks, basic office applications, or use in older systems where power efficiency and cost are more critical than raw performance. It is not competitive with modern CPUs in gaming, content creation, or multitasking, but remains a viable option for legacy systems or embedded environments where backward compatibility is essential.
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AMD Athlon II X2 215

Main Specifications

Designer: AMD
Name: Athlon II X2 215
Model Number: T9600
Cores: 2
Threads: 2
Base Frequency: 2800 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 13.5xx (locked)
Core Name: Regor
Socket: BGA479, PGA478
Package: µPGA
Target Segment: Desktop
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 35 W

Cache Specifications

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3 800/1066
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 0 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 17.1 GB/s
ECC Support: No

PCI-Express Specifications

PCIe Revision: 2.0
PCIe Lanes: 1
PCIe Configuration: 1x16

Integrated Graphics

GPU: HD Graphics
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 667 MHz

Physical Specifications

Process: 45 nm
Die Area: 117 mm²
Transistor Count: 0.00 billion
Word Size: 64-bit

CPU Features

MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX2 AES x86-64 HT EIST TXT vPro VT-x VT-d EPT Secure Key SMEP SIPP IPT SSE4a AMD-V TSX Flex Memory FMA 3DNow!
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