CPU
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Sempron 2650
Athlon II X2 250u
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Sempron 2650 is positioned at rank 601 and the Athlon II X2 250u is on rank 891, so the Sempron 2650 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Sempron 2650
Performance Per Dollar Athlon II X2 250u
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Sempron 2650 | Athlon II X2 250u |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Kabini (2013−2014) / 28 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Regor (2009−2013) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Sempron 2650 | Athlon II X2 250u |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Sempron 2650 and Athlon II X2 250u
Sempron 2650
The Sempron 2650 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Kabini (2013−2014) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.45 GHz. L2 cache: 1024 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: AM1. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1333. Passmark benchmark score: 892 points. Launch price was $69.
Athlon II X2 250u
The Athlon II X2 250u is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 20 October 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Regor (2009−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.6 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 935 points. Launch price was $35.
Processing Power
Both the Sempron 2650 and Athlon II X2 250u share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.45 GHz on the Sempron 2650 versus 1.6 GHz on the Athlon II X2 250u — a 9.8% clock advantage for the Athlon II X2 250u. The Sempron 2650 uses the Kabini (2013−2014) architecture (28 nm), while the Athlon II X2 250u uses Regor (2009−2013) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Sempron 2650 scores 892 against the Athlon II X2 250u's 935 — a 4.7% lead for the Athlon II X2 250u.
| Feature | Sempron 2650 | Athlon II X2 250u |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.45 GHz | 1.6 GHz+10% |
| L3 Cache | — | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 1024 kB | 1 MB |
| Process | 28 nm-38% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Kabini (2013−2014) | Regor (2009−2013) |
| PassMark | 892 | 935+5% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 222 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 423 |
Memory & Platform
The Sempron 2650 uses the AM1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Athlon II X2 250u uses AM3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Sempron 2650 | Athlon II X2 250u |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM1 | AM3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1066 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 8 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Sempron 2650) / AMD-V (Athlon II X2 250u). Primary use case: Athlon II X2 250u targets Low Power Desktop. Direct competitor: Athlon II X2 250u rivals Core 2 Duo E7500.
| Feature | Sempron 2650 | Athlon II X2 250u |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Low Power Desktop |
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