Athlon II X2 270

Details and Benchmarks for AMD Athlon II X2 270

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

4,357 Rank: 1461
Rank Name Score Visual
1457 Xeon E5-2609 v2 4,359
+0%
1458 Xeon Bronze 3104 4,358
+0%
1459 Xeon E5630 4,358
+0%
1460 Pentium G630 4,357
+0%
1461 Athlon II X2 270 4,357
1462 Core i3-2348M 4,356
+-0%
1463 Xeon E5430 4,356
+-0%
1464 Xeon E5472 4,355
+-0%
1465 Core i3-550 4,355
+-0%
1466 Pentium 4 3.80GHz 4,354
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Athlon II X2 270 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,360 Rank: 1553
Rank Name Score Visual
1549 Pentium Silver N5000 4,361
+0%
1550 A10-7300 4,361
+0%
1551 Core i5-580M 4,361
+0%
1552 Celeron G3900 4,360
+0%
1553 Athlon II X2 270 4,360
1554 Phenom II P960 4,360
+0%
1555 Core i3-550 4,360
+0%
1556 Athlon II X4 610e 4,360
+0%
1557 A10-7400P 4,359
+-0%
1558 Phenom II X2 550 4,359
+-0%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Athlon II X2 270 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,355 Rank: 1435
Rank Name Score Visual
1431 Xeon X5450 4,358
+0.1%
1432 Xeon E5-2430 v2 4,358
+0.1%
1433 Core i3-560 4,357
+0%
1434 Core i7-940 4,356
+0%
1435 Athlon II X2 270 4,355
1436 A8-7500 4,354
+-0%
1437 Core i3-5005U 4,352
-0.1%
1438 Core i3-550 4,351
-0.1%
1439 Core i7-2617M 4,350
-0.1%
1440 Core i7-860 4,349
-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 270 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,491 Rank: 1601
Rank Name Score Visual
1597 A6-9210 4,492
+0%
1598 A6-9200 4,492
+0%
1599 Celeron 3205U 4,492
+0%
1600 Atom x7-Z8700 4,491
+0%
1601 Athlon II X2 270 4,491
1602 Pentium E5700 4,491
+0%
1603 A4-9120 4,491
+0%
1604 Sempron 3850 4,491
+0%
1605 Pentium E5500 4,490
+-0%
1606 A6-4400M 4,490
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Athlon II X2 270 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,477 Rank: 1473
Rank Name Score Visual
1469 Celeron G1830 4,477
+0%
1470 Pentium G860 4,477
+0%
1471 Pentium G850 4,477
+0%
1472 Pentium G2010 4,477
+0%
1473 Athlon II X2 270 4,477
1474 Core i3-4030U 4,477
+0%
1475 A8-4500M 4,477
+0%
1476 Atom x5-Z8550 4,477
+0%
1477 Pentium N3700 4,476
+-0%
1478 Core i3-2348M 4,476
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Athlon II X2 270 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,470 Rank: 1600
Rank Name Score Visual
1596 A6-5357M 4,471
+0%
1597 Pentium N3700 4,470
+0%
1598 Celeron J4005 4,470
+0%
1599 Celeron B820 4,470
+0%
1600 Athlon II X2 270 4,470
1601 E2-7110 4,470
+0%
1602 Celeron N3150 4,470
+0%
1603 A6-5350M 4,470
+0%
1604 A4-5300B 4,470
+0%
1605 Celeron J4025 4,470
+0%

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Athlon II X2 270 Details

The AMD Athlon II X2 270, launched in July 2011, is a dual-core desktop processor built on the 45 nm Regor microarchitecture and designed for Socket LGA775 motherboards. With a base clock of 3.33 GHz and a locked multiplier, it represents a mid-tier offering from AMD’s Athlon II X2 lineup, targeting budget-conscious users who require basic multitasking and light productivity capabilities. Despite its age—over 14 years since release—the processor remains relevant in niche retro computing or low-power embedded applications due to its 65 W TDP and dual-channel DDR3 memory support. It features 1 MB of L2 cache per core, a 1333 MHz bus speed, and supports up to 32 GB of DDR3 1066 memory at 17 GB/s bandwidth, making it suitable for older systems with modest performance demands.

In terms of integrated graphics, the Athlon II X2 270 does not include a GPU, but certain motherboards with compatible chipsets offer HD Graphics support, allowing basic display output for non-intensive tasks. The processor supports a range of technologies including SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AES-NI, AMD-V virtualization, and 64-bit computing, ensuring compatibility with legacy software and operating systems. While it lacks modern features like simultaneous multithreading and advanced power-saving technologies found in contemporary CPUs, its design prioritizes cost-effective performance for general office use and light multimedia.

Benchmarking data places the Athlon II X2 270 at an overall score of 4357, ranking #1460 out of 2060 processors, with single-core and multicore scores of 4355 and 4360 respectively. These results position it below many modern low-end CPUs, yet it holds its own against older dual-core chips like the Phenom II X2 550 and Pentium G3220T. In the broader context of top-tier processors, the Athlon II X2 270 trails far behind today's leaders—such as the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX (score: 9492) or Core Ultra 9 285K (score: 8776)—highlighting the vast performance leap in CPU design over the past decade.

As of March 2026, the Athlon II X2 270 is best suited for legacy systems, retro builds, or educational environments where affordability and compatibility outweigh raw performance. Its low power consumption and widespread availability make it a practical choice for basic computing tasks, but it is no longer competitive in modern workloads involving multitasking, content creation, or gaming. For users seeking a capable modern alternative, even entry-level current-generation processors offer significantly higher performance and efficiency.
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AMD Athlon II X2 270

Main Specifications

Designer: AMD
Name: Athlon II X2 270
Model Number: E8600
Cores: 2
Threads: 2
Base Frequency: 3330 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 17x (locked)
Core Name: Regor
Socket: LGA775
Package: µPGA
Target Segment: Desktop
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 65 W

Cache Specifications

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3 1066
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 0 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 17 GB/s
ECC Support: No

PCI-Express Specifications

PCIe Revision: 2.0
PCIe Lanes: 12
PCIe Configuration: x1 (6), x2 (4), x4 (3)

Integrated Graphics

GPU: HD Graphics
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 1000 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 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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