Athlon II X2 250u

Details and Benchmarks for AMD Athlon II X2 250u

Sysbuilds Alpha Stage!

Please take all results with a big grain of salt. Sysbuilds is in alpha stage at the moment which can lead to wrong data, strange counting errors, silly results and more. This site is under active development.

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 250u based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

3,915 Rank: 1951
Rank Name Score Visual
1947 Pentium J2900 3,921
+0.2%
1948 A6-5200 3,919
+0.1%
1949 Core 2 Duo U9600 3,918
+0.1%
1950 Atom x5-Z8300 3,916
+0%
1951 Athlon II X2 250u 3,915
1952 Atom x5-Z8500 3,914
+-0%
1953 V120 3,914
+-0%
1954 Core i5-2537M 3,913
-0.1%
1955 Celeron J1900 3,913
-0.1%
1956 Core 2 Duo T7300 3,913
-0.1%

View full ranking →

Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Athlon II X2 250u based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,255 Rank: 1890
Rank Name Score Visual
1886 E1-6010 4,257
+0%
1887 Intel Celeron J3160 4,256
+0%
1888 Athlon II X3 450 4,256
+0%
1889 Celeron N2805 4,256
+0%
1890 Athlon II X2 250u 4,255
1891 Athlon 64 X2 3800+ 4,255
+0%
1892 Sempron 145 4,254
+-0%
1893 Celeron 900 4,254
+-0%
1894 Intel Core i5-470UM 4,253
+-0%
1895 Celeron 877 4,253
+-0%

View full ranking →

Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Athlon II X2 250u based on single-threaded benchmark results.

3,688 Rank: 1948
Rank Name Score Visual
1944 Celeron 857 3,696
+0.2%
1945 E2-3800 3,695
+0.2%
1946 Pentium N3700 3,694
+0.2%
1947 Core i5-2537M 3,689
+0%
1948 Athlon II X2 250u 3,688
1949 Athlon X2 4850e 3,686
-0.1%
1950 Athlon 64 X2 3600+ 3,686
-0.1%
1951 A4-5000 3,684
-0.1%
1952 Athlon LE-1640 3,684
-0.1%
1953 Atom x5-Z8550 3,680
-0.2%

View full ranking →

Workload Scores

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

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Athlon II X2 250u based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,467 Rank: 1706
Rank Name Score Visual
1702 Celeron N3000 4,467
+0%
1703 E1-7010 4,467
+0%
1704 E1-2500 4,467
+0%
1705 Pentium SU4100 4,467
+0%
1706 Athlon II X2 250u 4,467
1707 Celeron N3050 4,466
+-0%
1708 E2-2000 4,466
+-0%
1709 Celeron N2807 4,466
+-0%
1710 Celeron N2806 4,466
+-0%
1711 A4-3320M 4,466
+-0%

View full ranking →

Data Processing

Aggregated score for Athlon II X2 250u based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,439 Rank: 1703
Rank Name Score Visual
1699 E2-9000e 4,439
+0%
1700 Celeron N2820 4,439
+0%
1701 Celeron N3050 4,439
+0%
1702 Celeron N2808 4,439
+0%
1703 Athlon II X2 250u 4,439
1704 Celeron 877 4,438
+-0%
1705 Celeron N2815 4,438
+-0%
1706 Atom D2700 4,438
+-0%
1707 Celeron N2807 4,438
+-0%
1708 A4-3320M 4,438
+-0%

View full ranking →

Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Athlon II X2 250u based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,449 Rank: 1707
Rank Name Score Visual
1703 Celeron N3000 4,451
+0%
1704 Celeron N2840 4,449
+0%
1705 Celeron N3060 4,449
+0%
1706 Celeron N3010 4,449
+0%
1707 Athlon II X2 250u 4,449
1708 Celeron N2830 4,448
+-0%
1709 Celeron N3050 4,448
+-0%
1710 Celeron N2808 4,448
+-0%
1711 Celeron E1500 4,447
+-0%
1712 Celeron N2806 4,447
+-0%

View full ranking →

Athlon II X2 250u Details

As of March 2026, the AMD Athlon II X2 250u represents a legacy entry in the desktop processor lineup, originally launched in October 2009. Designed for budget-conscious users seeking basic computing capabilities, it occupies a niche in the low-end performance spectrum. Built on AMD’s Zen+ microarchitecture at 45 nm, the Athlon II X2 250u features two cores and two threads, operating at a base frequency of 1.6 GHz with a clock multiplier of 8. It is part of the Athlon II X2 family, using the Regor core and Socket AM3 platform. The processor has a modest 1 MB of L2 cache and a TDP of just 25 W, making it highly energy-efficient for its era. Though it lacks integrated graphics, certain motherboards with compatible chipsets can provide this functionality, allowing for basic display output without a discrete GPU.

The Athlon II X2 250u supports DDR3 memory via a dual-channel interface and uses a PCI-Express Gen 2 connection for system communication. It is manufactured using a 45 nm process node and contains 410 million transistors, with a die area of 117 mm². The processor’s locked clock multiplier limits overclocking potential, making it suitable for users who prioritize stability over performance tuning. Despite its age, it remains relevant in niche retro builds or low-power systems where minimal power consumption is critical.

In benchmark testing, the Athlon II X2 250u achieves an Overall Score of 3915, placing it at #1951 out of 2060 processors. Its Singlecore Score stands at 3688 (#1948 of 2060), while the Multicore Score reaches 4255 (#1890 of 2060). These results place it just behind several modern low-power Intel Celerons and Atom processors, indicating that while it was competitive in its time, it now trails significantly behind current high-end offerings. For instance, the top-ranked CPU, the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX, scores 9492 in the overall benchmark, underscoring the vast performance gap between generations.

The processor supports a range of instruction sets, including MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSE4a, and 3DNow!, enabling compatibility with older software and applications. However, it lacks support for modern features such as ECC memory, Simultaneous Multithreading (SMT), and advanced encryption standards like AES-NI. Its performance is best suited for light tasks such as web browsing, office applications, and media playback, but it struggles with modern multitasking or demanding workloads.

In summary, the Athlon II X2 250u is a relic of the late 2000s, designed for basic desktop use and energy efficiency. While it holds historical significance in AMD’s product lineup, it is no longer competitive in today’s market. Its low TDP and simplicity make it a candidate for retro computing, embedded systems, or systems where power efficiency outweighs performance demands. As of 2026, it serves more as a nostalgic reference point than a practical choice for new builds.
Frequently Compared

AMD EPYC 7402 24 views

AMD Athlon II X2 270 22 views

Intel Celeron G530 21 views

AMD Phenom 9650 21 views

AMD A4-6300 20 views

Intel Core 2 Duo E8600 20 views

AMD Ryzen 5 3500X 19 views

AMD Athlon II X2 265 18 views

AMD Ryzen 5 3600 17 views

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X 17 views

AMD Athlon II X2 250u

Main Specifications

Designer: AMD
Name: Athlon II X2 250u
Cores: 2
Threads: 2
Base Frequency: 1600 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 8x (locked)
Core Name: Regor
Socket: Socket AM3
Package: µPGA
Target Segment: Desktop
TDP: 25 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 3DNow!
Related News

5 sources · 3 days ago

Linux Kernel 7.1-rc6 Released: AMD Zen 6 Support Added as clearcpuid Docs Removed Amid Heavy Code Churn

With the release of Linux Kernel 7.1-rc6, AMD has expanded the range of recognized Zen 6 CPU model numbers up to 239, re...

3 sources · 5 days ago

7 sources · 4 days ago

7 sources · 2 weeks ago

5 sources · 1 week ago

Login

Forgot your password?

Your experience on this site will be improved by allowing cookies.