Athlon X2 4850e

Details and Benchmarks for AMD Athlon X2 4850e

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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 X2 4850e based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

3,897 Rank: 1964
Rank Name Score Visual
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
+0%
1964 Athlon X2 4850e 3,897
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%
1969 Intel Pentium N3710 3,892
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Athlon X2 4850e based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,213 Rank: 1996
Rank Name Score Visual
1992 Core 2 Duo T7200 4,216
+0.1%
1993 Xeon E5504 4,215
+0%
1994 C-50 4,214
+0%
1995 Core 2 Duo E7500 4,213
+0%
1996 Athlon X2 4850e 4,213
1997 Celeron B710 4,212
+-0%
1998 Athlon X2 4450e 4,210
-0.1%
1999 Atom N280 4,209
-0.1%
2000 Core 2 Duo E4600 4,209
-0.1%
2001 Intel Celeron N3060 4,208
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Athlon X2 4850e based on single-threaded benchmark results.

3,686 Rank: 1949
Rank Name Score Visual
1945 E2-3800 3,695
+0.2%
1946 Pentium N3700 3,694
+0.2%
1947 Core i5-2537M 3,689
+0.1%
1948 Athlon II X2 250u 3,688
+0.1%
1949 Athlon X2 4850e 3,686
1950 Athlon 64 X2 3600+ 3,686
+0%
1951 A4-5000 3,684
-0.1%
1952 Athlon LE-1640 3,684
-0.1%
1953 Atom x5-Z8550 3,680
-0.2%
1954 A6-5200 3,673
-0.4%

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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 X2 4850e based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Athlon X2 4850e based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Athlon X2 4850e based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

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Athlon X2 4850e Details

The AMD Athlon X2 4850e, launched in March 2008, stands as a relic of the late 2000s desktop computing era, offering performance that now trails far behind modern processors. As of March 2026, it ranks #1962 in overall score among 2060 CPUs, with an overall benchmark score of 3897, placing it just behind the Celeron N3160 and Atom x5-Z8350 in performance. In single-core performance, it achieves a score of 3686, ranking #1949, while its multicore score of 4213 places it at #1995. This indicates that while the processor was once competitive in its segment, it now struggles to keep pace with even budget-tier modern CPUs, particularly in single-threaded tasks where newer designs offer dramatic improvements in efficiency and speed.

Built on AMD's Brisbane architecture, the Athlon X2 4850e is a dual-core processor designed for the Socket AM2 platform. It operates at a base clock of 2.5 GHz, with a locked multiplier and a 65 nm manufacturing process. The chip features 512 KB of L2 cache per core, totaling 1 MB, and is fabricated using 154 million transistors across a 126 mm² die. It supports dual-channel memory and integrates a PCIe Gen 2 interface for peripheral connectivity. The processor's 45 W TDP reflects its design focus on balanced performance and power consumption for mainstream desktops of its time.

Despite lacking integrated graphics, the Athlon X2 4850e benefits from chipset-level graphics support on compatible motherboards, enabling basic display output without a discrete GPU. It supports a range of AMD-specific instruction sets, including MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, 3DNow!, and AMD-V, which allows for hardware-assisted virtualization. However, it lacks SSE4 support, a limitation that becomes increasingly problematic for modern applications and games. The processor is not designed for overclocking due to its locked multiplier, and it does not support simultaneous multithreading.

In today’s context, the Athlon X2 4850e is best suited for legacy systems, retro computing projects, or as a low-cost solution in environments where basic computing tasks suffice. It is outperformed by nearly every modern processor, even budget models like the Intel Pentium J3710 or AMD A4-5000, which achieve higher scores with significantly more advanced architectures and power efficiency. While it remains a notable example of AMD's dual-core strategy during the early 2000s, its performance and feature set place it firmly in the historical category of processors, now largely obsolete for contemporary use.
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AMD Athlon X2 4850e

Main Specifications

Designer: AMD
Name: Athlon X2 4850e
Cores: 2
Threads: 2
Base Frequency: 2500 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 12.5xx (locked)
Core Name: Brisbane
Socket: Socket AM2
Package: µPGA
Target Segment: Desktop
TDP: 45 W

Cache Specifications

Memory Specifications

Physical Specifications

Process: 65 nm
Die Area: 126 mm²
Transistor Count: 0.00 billion

CPU Features

MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 AMD-V 3DNow!
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