Athlon II X2 235e

Details and Benchmarks for AMD Athlon II X2 235e

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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 235e based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,073 Rank: 1831
Rank Name Score Visual
1827 Celeron E1400 4,075
+0%
1828 Celeron G460 4,075
+0%
1829 Intel Core i3-350M 4,074
+0%
1830 Athlon 64 X2 5600+ 4,074
+0%
1831 Athlon II X2 235e 4,073
1832 Turion II Mobile M500 4,072
+-0%
1833 Athlon II P320 4,071
+-0%
1834 Core 2 Duo L9400 4,071
+-0%
1835 Phenom II X3 700e 4,071
+-0%
1836 Celeron 900 4,069
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Athlon II X2 235e based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,274 Rank: 1838
Rank Name Score Visual
1834 Athlon II P360 4,275
+0%
1835 Phenom X3 8650 4,275
+0%
1836 Celeron B810 4,274
+0%
1837 Celeron E3400 4,274
+0%
1838 Athlon II X2 235e 4,274
1839 Core i3-3110M 4,273
+-0%
1840 E2-3000M 4,273
+-0%
1841 A4-3320M 4,273
+-0%
1842 Phenom X3 8450 4,273
+-0%
1843 Celeron 807 4,272
+-0%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Athlon II X2 235e based on single-threaded benchmark results.

3,939 Rank: 1812
Rank Name Score Visual
1808 Athlon II P320 3,942
+0.1%
1809 Pentium 4 3.00GHz 3,940
+0%
1810 Athlon II X3 400e 3,940
+0%
1811 Core 2 Duo T5870 3,939
+0%
1812 Athlon II X2 235e 3,939
1813 Athlon II P340 3,938
+-0%
1814 E2-9000 3,938
+-0%
1815 Celeron E1400 3,936
-0.1%
1816 A8-7100 3,935
-0.1%
1817 Pentium P6000 3,935
-0.1%

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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 235e based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,482 Rank: 1663
Rank Name Score Visual
1659 E2-9000 4,482
+0%
1660 A6-4455M 4,482
+0%
1661 Xeon 5150 4,482
+0%
1662 A4-3420 4,482
+0%
1663 Athlon II X2 235e 4,482
1664 Pentium 987 4,481
+-0%
1665 Core i3-2357M 4,481
+-0%
1666 Athlon II X2 215 4,481
+-0%
1667 Celeron N2910 4,481
+-0%
1668 Celeron 2961Y 4,481
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Athlon II X2 235e based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,465 Rank: 1571
Rank Name Score Visual
1567 Pentium 4405Y 4,465
+0%
1568 Core M-5Y10 4,465
+0%
1569 A9-9420 4,465
+0%
1570 Pentium E5700 4,465
+0%
1571 Athlon II X2 235e 4,465
1572 Celeron N4000 4,464
+-0%
1573 Pentium G6950 4,464
+-0%
1574 A4-5300 4,464
+-0%
1575 Athlon II X2 220 4,464
+-0%
1576 Pentium E6300 4,464
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Athlon II X2 235e based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,466 Rank: 1635
Rank Name Score Visual
1631 A6-9210 4,466
+0%
1632 Atom Z3775 4,466
+0%
1633 Celeron N2910 4,466
+0%
1634 Pentium P6000 4,466
+0%
1635 Athlon II X2 235e 4,466
1636 Athlon II X2 245 4,465
+-0%
1637 E2-9010 4,465
+-0%
1638 E2-6110 4,465
+-0%
1639 E2-3800 4,465
+-0%
1640 Pentium 987 4,464
+-0%

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Athlon II X2 235e Details

Ranked #1831 of 2060 in overall performance, the AMD Athlon II X2 235e delivers a modest computational footprint by modern standards, with a singlecore score of 3939 and a multicore score of 4274. These results place it firmly in the lower tier of desktop processors, trailing behind nearly every contemporary CPU in both single-threaded and multi-threaded workloads. Despite its age—launched in October 2009—the Athlon II X2 235e remains a functional option for basic computing tasks, particularly in systems where integrated graphics are available through compatible chipsets. Its performance is comparable to other low-end CPUs from the same era, such as the Celeron N2808 and the Athlon X2 BE-2400, yet it falls behind slightly in multicore performance due to its limited core and thread count.

The processor is built on AMD’s 45 nm process using the Regor microarchitecture, featuring two cores and two threads, with a base clock of 2.7 GHz and a locked multiplier. It operates at a TDP of 45 W, which is relatively efficient for its time, though it consumes more power than modern low-power alternatives. The Athlon II X2 235e supports DDR3 memory via a dual-channel interface and connects to the system through a PCIe 2.0 bus, ensuring compatibility with Socket AM3 motherboards. While it lacks integrated graphics, certain motherboard chipsets enable this functionality, making it a viable option for budget builds requiring minimal graphical processing.

In terms of features, the Athlon II X2 235e supports a range of instruction sets including SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSE4a, and 3DNow!, as well as AMD-V for hardware virtualization. These capabilities, while outdated by today’s standards, were sufficient for the era’s software demands. However, its lack of Simultaneous Multithreading (SMT) and limited cache—1 MB of L2 cache shared between two cores—constrain its performance in multi-threaded applications. The processor's benchmark scores reflect these limitations, with its singlecore performance ranking just above the Celeron B815 and Pentium P6000, and its multicore performance trailing behind several AMD and Intel processors from the same generation.

As of March 2026, the Athlon II X2 235e is best suited for legacy systems, light office use, or as a secondary processor in older builds. It holds little relevance in high-performance computing or modern gaming environments, where even entry-level CPUs now offer significantly higher performance. While its low cost and power efficiency may appeal to users maintaining older hardware, its age and performance ceiling make it a niche choice in today’s market.
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AMD Athlon II X2 235e

Main Specifications

Designer: AMD
Name: Athlon II X2 235e
Cores: 2
Threads: 2
Base Frequency: 2700 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 13.5xx (locked)
Core Name: Regor
Socket: Socket AM3
Package: µPGA
Target Segment: Desktop
TDP: 45 W

Cache Specifications

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3

Physical Specifications

Process: 45 nm
Die Area: 117 mm²
Transistor Count: 0.00 billion

CPU Features

MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSE4a AMD-V 3DNow!
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