Athlon LE-1640

Details and Benchmarks for AMD Athlon LE-1640

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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 LE-1640 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

3,906 Rank: 1959
Rank Name Score Visual
1955 Celeron J1900 3,913
+0.2%
1956 Core 2 Duo T7300 3,913
+0.2%
1957 Athlon 64 X2 3600+ 3,912
+0.2%
1958 Intel Pentium J3710 3,908
+0.1%
1959 Athlon LE-1640 3,906
1960 Atom x7-Z8700 3,901
-0.1%
1961 Intel Core i7-820QM 3,900
-0.2%
1962 A8-4555M 3,897
-0.2%
1963 Athlon II X2 260u 3,897
-0.2%
1964 Athlon X2 4850e 3,897
-0.2%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Athlon LE-1640 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,238 Rank: 1942
Rank Name Score Visual
1938 Sempron 3200+ 4,240
+0%
1939 Core 2 Duo T7500 4,239
+0%
1940 E1-2500 4,239
+0%
1941 Atom E3815 4,239
+0%
1942 Athlon LE-1640 4,238
1943 E2-2000 4,238
+0%
1944 A6-6400K 4,237
+-0%
1945 Core 2 Duo P7570 4,237
+-0%
1946 Core 2 Duo T6500 4,237
+-0%
1947 Atom D425 4,237
+-0%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Athlon LE-1640 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

3,684 Rank: 1952
Rank Name Score Visual
1948 Athlon II X2 250u 3,688
+0.1%
1949 Athlon X2 4850e 3,686
+0.1%
1950 Athlon 64 X2 3600+ 3,686
+0.1%
1951 A4-5000 3,684
+0%
1952 Athlon LE-1640 3,684
1953 Atom x5-Z8550 3,680
-0.1%
1954 A6-5200 3,673
-0.3%
1955 E2-1800 3,664
-0.5%
1956 E1-2500 3,663
-0.6%
1957 Celeron 847 3,661
-0.6%

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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 LE-1640 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Athlon LE-1640 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Athlon LE-1640 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

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Athlon LE-1640 Details

For users seeking a budget-friendly, energy-efficient processor for light computing tasks, the Athlon LE-1640 presents a modest option from AMD. Despite its 32 nm manufacturing process and BGA1288 socket, the processor is positioned as a low-power solution for basic desktop applications. Released several years ago, the Athlon LE-1640 is now considered outdated by modern standards, particularly in the context of today’s high-performance computing landscape.

The processor features a dual-core design with four threads, leveraging SMT technology to improve multitasking efficiency. It operates at a base clock speed of 1.2 GHz and can boost up to 1.86 GHz under optimal conditions. It supports DDR3 800 memory with a maximum capacity of 8 GB and delivers a memory bandwidth of 12.8 GB/s across two channels. With a TDP of just 18 W, the Athlon LE-1640 is ideal for passive cooling systems and small form factor PCs.

Integrated graphics are handled by the HD Graphics unit, which runs at a base frequency of 166 MHz and can reach a burst frequency of 500 MHz. While capable of driving a single display, it supports up to two outputs and is suitable for basic multimedia playback and office applications. However, its performance in graphics-intensive scenarios is limited, making it unsuitable for gaming or video editing.

The Athlon LE-1640 supports a wide range of instruction sets, including AVX, AVX2, AES, and SSE variants, ensuring compatibility with legacy and modern software. It also includes features like MMX, SSE4.1, and SSE4.2, enhancing multimedia and data processing capabilities. Despite its age, the processor remains functional for entry-level computing, though it lacks support for ECC memory and modern virtualization technologies.

In benchmark testing, the Athlon LE-1640 scores 3,906 overall, placing it at #1959 out of 2060 CPUs. Its single-core score of 3,684 ranks #1951, while its multicore score of 4,238 places it at #1942. These results indicate that the processor lags behind even older models such as the Core 2 Duo T7500 and the Athlon X2 4850e, and falls significantly short of today’s top-tier CPUs. Among the top 50 in each category, the Athlon LE-1640 is far removed from leaders like the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX and Core Ultra 9 285K.

As of March 2026, the Athlon LE-1640 remains a niche option for users requiring minimal performance at low power consumption. It is best suited for lightweight tasks such as web browsing, document editing, and media playback, but it cannot compete with modern processors in terms of raw performance or efficiency. For most users, upgrading to a more recent CPU would provide a substantial improvement in both speed and capability.
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AMD Athlon LE-1640

Main Specifications

Designer: AMD
Name: Athlon LE-1640
Model Number: i3-330UM
Cores: 2
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 1200 MHz
Socket: BGA1288
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 18 W

Cache Specifications

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3 800
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 0 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 12.8 GB/s
ECC Support: No

PCI-Express Specifications

PCIe Revision: 2.0
PCIe Lanes: 16
PCIe Configuration: 1x16

Integrated Graphics

GPU: HD Graphics
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 500 MHz

Physical Specifications

Process: 32 nm
Word Size: 64-bit

CPU Features

MMX EMMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX AVX2 ABM BMI1 BMI2 FMA3 AES RdRand ADX CLMUL F16C x86-16 x86-32 x86-64 Real Protected SMM FPU NX HT EIST TXT vPro VT-x VT-d EPT Secure Key SMEP SIPP IPT SSE4a SHA AMD-Vi AMD-V TSME SenseMI Boost 2 TSX SMT Flex Memory SME SEV FMA
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