Athlon X2 QL-64

Details and Benchmarks for AMD Athlon X2 QL-64

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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 QL-64 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

3,816 Rank: 2011
Rank Name Score Visual
2007 Athlon X2 QL-62 3,826
+0.3%
2008 Atom N550 3,825
+0.2%
2009 Celeron N2815 3,822
+0.2%
2010 Intel Celeron J3060 3,821
+0.1%
2011 Athlon X2 QL-64 3,816
2012 Intel Celeron N3150 3,815
+-0%
2013 C-60 3,814
-0.1%
2014 Celeron 857 3,809
-0.2%
2015 Celeron N2920 3,801
-0.4%
2016 Athlon X2 BE-2300 3,797
-0.5%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Athlon X2 QL-64 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,191 Rank: 2017
Rank Name Score Visual
2013 Athlon X2 QL-62 4,198
+0.2%
2014 Core 2 Duo T7300 4,196
+0.1%
2015 Atom Z520 4,195
+0.1%
2016 A4-6300 4,192
+0%
2017 Athlon X2 QL-64 4,191
2018 Intel Celeron N3010 4,188
-0.1%
2019 Core 2 Duo E8400 4,188
-0.1%
2020 Atom 230 4,187
-0.1%
2021 Phenom 9850 4,182
-0.2%
2022 Intel Celeron N3000 4,181
-0.2%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Athlon X2 QL-64 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

3,566 Rank: 1997
Rank Name Score Visual
1993 E1-2100 3,571
+0.1%
1994 Atom x5-Z8330 3,569
+0.1%
1995 C-70 3,568
+0.1%
1996 Sempron LE-1300 3,568
+0.1%
1997 Athlon X2 QL-64 3,566
1998 Pentium N3510 3,565
+-0%
1999 Athlon X2 BE-2400 3,565
+-0%
2000 Celeron N2807 3,557
-0.3%
2001 Celeron N3000 3,555
-0.3%
2002 Intel Celeron J3060 3,553
-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 QL-64 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Athlon X2 QL-64 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Athlon X2 QL-64 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

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Athlon X2 QL-64 Details

Ranking #2011 of 2060 in overall performance, the AMD Athlon X2 QL-64 reflects its position as a budget-oriented mobile processor from an earlier era of computing. Launched in December 2008, this device is now over 15 years old, placing it well outside the current mainstream market. Despite its age, the Athlon X2 QL-64 remains relevant for understanding the evolution of mobile CPU design, particularly in the context of early dual-core integration and power efficiency. Its modest performance is indicative of the hardware capabilities of the late 2000s, when energy efficiency and thermal management were becoming increasingly critical in laptop design.

Built on AMD's Griffin architecture and fabricated using a 65 nm process, the Athlon X2 QL-64 features two cores and two threads, operating at a base frequency of 2.1 GHz. With a locked multiplier and a TDP of just 35 W, the processor emphasizes low power consumption, making it suitable for lightweight mobile systems. The chip includes 1 MB of L2 cache and operates on a dual-channel memory bus, supporting DDR2 memory types. It is designed for Socket S1, a platform primarily used in mobile motherboards, and lacks integrated graphics, relying instead on discrete or chipset-based graphics solutions.

The Athlon X2 QL-64 supports a range of instruction sets, including MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, 3DNow!, and AMD-V, which enhances its versatility for basic computing tasks and virtualization workloads. However, it does not support SSE4, a limitation that may affect compatibility with modern software and games. Despite these constraints, the processor's inclusion of AMD-V improves virtual machine performance, offering a slight advantage in environments where virtualization is needed.

In benchmark testing, the Athlon X2 QL-64 achieves a single-core score of 3566 and a multicore score of 4191, placing it near the lower end of the performance spectrum. While it outperforms some entry-level and low-power processors such as the Intel Atom and Celeron N3010, it trails behind more capable mobile and desktop CPUs like the Core 2 Duo T7300 and Athlon X2 QL-62. Its overall score of 3816 underscores its role as a basic, cost-effective option rather than a high-performance component.

As of March 2026, the Athlon X2 QL-64 serves as a historical artifact in the progression of mobile computing. It is best suited for legacy systems, retro computing projects, or educational purposes where understanding older hardware architectures is valuable. For modern applications, its limitations in performance and feature support make it unsuitable for demanding workloads, but it remains a testament to AMD's early efforts in delivering dual-core mobile processors with integrated power efficiency.
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AMD Athlon X2 QL-64

Main Specifications

Designer: AMD
Name: Athlon X2 QL-64
Cores: 2
Threads: 2
Base Frequency: 2100 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 10.5xx (locked)
Core Name: Griffin
Socket: Socket S1
Package: µPGA
Target Segment: Mobile
TDP: 35 W

Cache Specifications


Memory Specifications


Physical Specifications

Process: 65 nm

CPU Features

MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 AMD-V 3DNow! PowerNow!

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