Athlon II X2 260u

Details and Benchmarks for AMD Athlon II X2 260u

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

3,897 Rank: 1963
Rank Name Score Visual
1959 Athlon LE-1640 3,906
+0.2%
1960 Atom x7-Z8700 3,901
+0.1%
1961 Intel Core i7-820QM 3,900
+0.1%
1962 A8-4555M 3,897
+0%
1963 Athlon II X2 260u 3,897
1964 Athlon X2 4850e 3,897
+0%
1965 Celeron N3160 3,895
-0.1%
1966 Atom x5-Z8350 3,894
-0.1%
1967 Celeron 867 3,893
-0.1%
1968 E1-2500 3,893
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

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

4,286 Rank: 1806
Rank Name Score Visual
1802 Celeron J3355 4,286
+0%
1803 Intel Atom x7-E3950 4,286
+0%
1804 Turion II Mobile M500 4,286
+0%
1805 A6-7000 4,286
+0%
1806 Athlon II X2 260u 4,286
1807 Pentium N3700 4,285
+-0%
1808 Core 2 Duo E6850 4,285
+-0%
1809 A4-3330MX 4,285
+-0%
1810 A4-5000 4,285
+-0%
1811 Core 2 Duo E7300 4,284
+-0%

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Singlecore Score

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

3,637 Rank: 1968
Rank Name Score Visual
1964 E-450 3,647
+0.3%
1965 Atom x5-Z8500 3,646
+0.2%
1966 A8-4555M 3,643
+0.2%
1967 Core 2 Duo T9550 3,640
+0.1%
1968 Athlon II X2 260u 3,637
1969 Turion X2 Ultra Mobile ZM-82 3,630
-0.2%
1970 Intel Core i3-370M 3,620
-0.5%
1971 Pentium N3520 3,619
-0.5%
1972 Intel Pentium J3710 3,618
-0.5%
1973 Pentium N3530 3,617
-0.5%

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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 260u based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,474 Rank: 1687
Rank Name Score Visual
1683 Celeron 867 4,474
+0%
1684 A4-3305M 4,474
+0%
1685 Pentium T4200 4,474
+0%
1686 Celeron E1400 4,474
+0%
1687 Athlon II X2 260u 4,474
1688 Celeron 847E 4,473
+-0%
1689 A4-3300M 4,473
+-0%
1690 A4-3310MX 4,473
+-0%
1691 Celeron 857 4,472
+-0%
1692 A4-3330MX 4,472
+-0%

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Data Processing

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

4,446 Rank: 1677
Rank Name Score Visual
1673 Pentium P6100 4,446
+0%
1674 A4-4300M 4,446
+0%
1675 A4-3300M 4,446
+0%
1676 Celeron E1500 4,446
+0%
1677 Athlon II X2 260u 4,446
1678 Celeron B810 4,445
+-0%
1679 Celeron 2955U 4,445
+-0%
1680 Celeron B820 4,444
+-0%
1681 Celeron 1017U 4,444
+-0%
1682 E2-3000M 4,444
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

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

4,455 Rank: 1689
Rank Name Score Visual
1685 Pentium E5300 4,455
+0%
1686 Celeron E3200 4,455
+0%
1687 E2-3000M 4,455
+0%
1688 A4-4355M 4,455
+0%
1689 Athlon II X2 260u 4,455
1690 A4-3330MX 4,454
+-0%
1691 Xeon 5160 4,454
+-0%
1692 Celeron E3400 4,453
+-0%
1693 Pentium T4500 4,453
+-0%
1694 Celeron G460 4,453
+-0%

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Athlon II X2 260u Details

The AMD Athlon II X2 260u stands as a relic of a bygone era in desktop computing, representing an early 2000s-era design that prioritized efficiency and affordability over raw power. Launched in October 2009, this processor is built on AMD's Regor microarchitecture and fabricated using a 45 nm process, which was standard at the time for mainstream desktops. With a modest 25 W TDP and a socket AM3 footprint, it was designed to fit into compact and power-conscious systems, making it a practical choice for basic computing tasks and light multimedia use during its prime.

At its core, the Athlon II X2 260u features two physical cores with a base clock speed of 1800 MHz, a modest frequency by today’s standards but typical for its generation. It operates with a locked multiplier, which limits overclocking potential, and includes 1 MB of L2 cache—shared between the two cores—providing sufficient performance for general productivity and older software. The processor supports DDR3 memory in a dual-channel configuration, enabling modest memory bandwidth suitable for the era's applications.

Despite lacking integrated graphics, the Athlon II X2 260u could still function in systems equipped with chipsets that provided onboard graphics, a common feature in budget motherboards of the time. It supports a range of technologies including SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSE4a, 3DNow!, and AMD-V, the latter enabling hardware-assisted virtualization for running virtual machines more efficiently. These features made it a versatile option for small business or home users needing reliable performance without a dedicated GPU.

Benchmark results reveal the Athlon II X2 260u’s position in the broader landscape of processor performance. It achieves an Overall Score of 3897, ranking #1962 of 2060, with Singlecore and Multicore Scores of 3637 and 4286, respectively. These figures place it well behind modern CPUs, with even entry-level current processors like the Intel Pentium J3710 outperforming it. Its multicore performance, while slightly better than its single-core score, still reflects the limitations of a dual-core design from the late 2000s.

As of March 2026, the Athlon II X2 260u is best suited for legacy systems, retro builds, or educational purposes where understanding older hardware architectures is valuable. It holds no competitive edge in modern computing environments, where multi-threaded workloads and high clock speeds dominate. Its primary significance today lies in its historical context, showcasing the evolution of CPU design and performance over the past 15 years.
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AMD Athlon II X2 260u

Main Specifications

Designer: AMD
Name: Athlon II X2 260u
Cores: 2
Threads: 2
Base Frequency: 1800 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 9x (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 AMD-V 3DNow!
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