AMD · Athlon II · 2009 · AM3
The AMD Athlon II X2 260 is a desktop processor with 2 cores, released in 2009 at an MSRP of $70. It is part of the Athlon II lineup, using the Athlon II X2 platform, and fits the AM3 socket. Internally, it is built on the "K10" architecture. It operates at a fixed 3.2 GHz. AMD manufactures the "K10" silicon on a 45nm process node. Its multiplier is locked, so any overclocking has to come from raising the base clock rather than the multiplier. This processor supports DDR3 memory. With a TDP of 65W, the Athlon II X2 260 is an efficient chip suitable for modest cooling solutions. This processor has no integrated graphics — a discrete GPU is required. The cache hierarchy consists of 64KB/core of L1 and 2MB of L2 cache. There is no L3 cache on this processor.
Athlon II dual-core step above the 250. 65W TDP — one of the most efficient Athlon II models.
| Brand | AMD |
|---|---|
| Family | Athlon II |
| Series | Athlon II X2 |
| Architecture | K10 |
| Type | Desktop |
| Launch year | 2009 |
| Cores | 2 |
| Threads | 2 |
| Base clock | 3.2 GHz |
| Boost clock | 3.2 GHz |
| L1 cache | 64KB/core |
| L2 cache | 2MB |
| TDP | 65W |
| Socket | AM3 |
| Process | 45nm |
| Memory type | DDR3 |
| Integrated graphics | None |
| Chipsets | 890GX, 890FX, 870, 880G, 760G, 770, 785G |
| Launch MSRP | $70 |
| Part number | ADX260OCGMBOX |
| OEM / tray part number | ADX260OCK23GM |