Athlon II X2 260

Details and Benchmarks for AMD Athlon II X2 260

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

4,311 Rank: 1513
Rank Name Score Visual
1509 A4-6300 4,312
+0%
1510 Core 2 Duo E8500 4,312
+0%
1511 A8-3870K 4,312
+0%
1512 Phenom II X2 B57 4,312
+0%
1513 Athlon II X2 260 4,311
1514 Pentium E5700 4,311
+0%
1515 Core 2 Duo T9900 4,310
+-0%
1516 Pentium G620 4,309
+-0%
1517 Core 2 Duo E7600 4,309
+-0%
1518 A6-5400B 4,309
+-0%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Athlon II X2 260 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,345 Rank: 1596
Rank Name Score Visual
1592 A8-3520M 4,348
+0.1%
1593 Core i5-2430M 4,347
+0%
1594 Celeron G550 4,346
+0%
1595 Pentium 997 4,345
+0%
1596 Athlon II X2 260 4,345
1597 A8-3500M 4,345
+0%
1598 Celeron N3450 4,344
+-0%
1599 Pentium G840 4,344
+-0%
1600 Pentium E6800 4,344
+-0%
1601 Celeron G1820TE 4,344
+-0%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Athlon II X2 260 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,289 Rank: 1495
Rank Name Score Visual
1491 Phenom II X3 B77 4,299
+0.2%
1492 Xeon E5630 4,297
+0.2%
1493 Core 2 Duo T9900 4,296
+0.2%
1494 Xeon L5638 4,294
+0.1%
1495 Athlon II X2 260 4,289
1496 Phenom II X4 850 4,288
+-0%
1497 Core i3-4030U 4,288
+-0%
1498 Core i3-540 4,288
+-0%
1499 Xeon X5472 4,286
-0.1%
1500 A4-5300 4,286
-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 260 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,489 Rank: 1611
Rank Name Score Visual
1607 Atom x5-Z8500 4,490
+0%
1608 Celeron N2940 4,490
+0%
1609 E2-3800 4,490
+0%
1610 Core i3-2375M 4,489
+0%
1611 Athlon II X2 260 4,489
1612 Celeron 1017U 4,489
+0%
1613 E2-9010 4,489
+0%
1614 Celeron N2930 4,489
+0%
1615 Celeron 2955U 4,489
+0%
1616 Pentium B940 4,488
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Athlon II X2 260 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,473 Rank: 1503
Rank Name Score Visual
1499 Pentium G840 4,473
+0%
1500 Celeron G1610 4,473
+0%
1501 A9-9430 4,473
+0%
1502 A6-9500E 4,473
+0%
1503 Athlon II X2 260 4,473
1504 A8-5545M 4,473
+0%
1505 Core i5-3339Y 4,473
+0%
1506 A4-6210 4,473
+0%
1507 E2-7110 4,473
+0%
1508 Celeron N3160 4,473
+0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Athlon II X2 260 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,469 Rank: 1607
Rank Name Score Visual
1603 A6-5350M 4,470
+0%
1604 A4-5300B 4,470
+0%
1605 Celeron J4025 4,470
+0%
1606 Celeron B810 4,469
+0%
1607 Athlon II X2 260 4,469
1608 A9-9400 4,469
+0%
1609 A4-9120 4,469
+0%
1610 Pentium N3530 4,469
+0%
1611 Celeron 2957U 4,469
+0%
1612 Celeron 1007U 4,469
+0%

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Athlon II X2 260 Details

The AMD Athlon II X2 260 stands as a relic of the early 2010s desktop computing era, having been launched in May 2010. Built on the 45 nm Regor microarchitecture, this dual-core processor was designed for mainstream desktop systems and is now considered a legacy part, with a 16-year lifespan that far exceeds modern CPU design cycles. Despite its age, the Athlon II X2 260 retains relevance in certain niche scenarios, particularly where integrated graphics and low power consumption are prioritized over raw performance. Its 65 W TDP and dual-channel DDR3 memory support reflect the design priorities of its time, emphasizing efficiency over high-end capabilities.

The processor operates at a base clock of 3.2 GHz with a 2.5 GT/s bus speed, delivering a single-core score of 4289 and a multicore score of 4345 in Passmark benchmarks. While these figures place it firmly in the lower tier of modern performance, they were respectable for mainstream desktops in 2010. With a 1 MB L2 cache per core and no integrated GPU, the Athlon II X2 260 relies on external graphics solutions, though certain motherboards with compatible chipsets can provide basic integrated graphics through their chipset rather than the CPU itself. The processor supports 64-bit computing and a range of instruction sets, including SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, and AES-NI, ensuring compatibility with a broad array of software.

In benchmark rankings, the Athlon II X2 260 holds an overall score of 4311, ranking #1513 of 2060 processors. It is outperformed by several contemporary CPUs, such as the Core i3-350M and A8-3520M, while lagging behind more modern processors like the Ryzen 9 9950X3D, which scores over double its multicore performance. The processor’s strongest category is single-core performance, where it ranks #1495, indicating that its individual core efficiency was competitive for its era. However, its multicore performance is weaker relative to its single-core score, a common trait in older dual-core designs that lacked advanced thread management.

As of March 2026, the Athlon II X2 260 has no place in modern computing environments where high-performance computing, virtualization, or gaming is required. Its primary use cases today are in legacy systems, embedded applications, or as a replacement part in older desktops. While it lacks features such as Hyper-Threading and modern virtualization technologies, its simplicity and low power draw make it suitable for basic office tasks or as a secondary processor in a multi-CPU setup. For users seeking modern performance, the Athlon II X2 260 is best viewed as a historical artifact rather than a viable option for new builds.
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AMD Athlon II X2 260

Main Specifications

Designer: AMD
Name: Athlon II X2 260
Model Number: i7-720QM
Cores: 4
Threads: 8
Base Frequency: 1600 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 16x (locked)
Core Name: Regor
Socket: PGA988
Package: µPGA
Target Segment: Desktop
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 45 W

Cache Specifications

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3 1066/1333
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 0 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 21 GB/s
ECC Support: No

PCI-Express Specifications

PCIe Revision: 2
PCIe Lanes: 16
PCIe Configuration: 1x16, 2x8

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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