CPU·Budget

Athlon X2 QL-65

AMD

PassMark

1,630

MSRP

$150

AVG Price

$22

2009-01-01

1 MB

Lion (2008−2009)

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Athlon X2 QL-65

2 / 2

1,630

0.0%

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Overview

The Athlon X2 QL-65 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Lion (2008−2009) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2.1 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: S1g2. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,630 points. Launch price was $149.

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Athlon X2 QL-65

#111

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111%

#112

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110%

#113

Core i5-1240P

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109%

#114

Core i3-8145UE

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109%

#115

Pentium A1018

MSRP: $132|Avg: $15

107%

#116

Ryzen 5 PRO 5675U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $180

107%

#117

Athlon 64 X2 TK-42

MSRP: $60|Avg: $10

105%

#118

A8 Pro-7150B

MSRP: $150|Avg: $20

104%

#119

A6 Micro-6500T

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

103%

#120

Ryzen AI 9 365

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

102%

#121

Core i5-1350P

MSRP: $320|Avg: $250

101%

#122

Pentium T2370

MSRP: $86|Avg: $10

101%

#123

Pentium 987

MSRP: $134|Avg: $20

100%

#124

Athlon II M340

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100%

#125

C-60

MSRP: $50|Avg: $20

100%

#126

Athlon X2 QL-65

MSRP: $150|Avg: $22

100%

#127

FX-9830P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

99%

#128

Ryzen AI Max PRO 390

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

97%

#129

Celeron B730

MSRP: $70|Avg: $10

97%

#130

Core i7-1370P

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96%

#131

Celeron B840

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

96%

#132

Celeron 857

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

95%

#133

Celeron 1020E

MSRP: $86|Avg: $20

95%

#134

E-350

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

94%

#135

Pentium N4200

MSRP: $161|Avg: $30.89

94%

#136

Core i7-11700B

MSRP: $323|Avg: $311

94%

#137

Core i7-4860EQ

MSRP: $434|Avg: $80

93%

#138

Core i9-13980HX

MSRP: $668|Avg: N/A

93%

#139

Core i7-3517UE

MSRP: $330|Avg: $35

92%

#140

Core 2 Duo E8135

MSRP: $200|Avg: $15

92%

#141

Pentium B960

MSRP: $134|Avg: $15

92%

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FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for Athlon X2 QL-65 across popular games. Tested paired with RTX 4090 to isolate CPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Athlon X2 QL-65 specifications and capabilities.

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Processing Power

The Athlon X2 QL-65 is a 2-core / 2-thread processor based on the Lion (2008−2009) architecture, manufactured on a 65 nm process node. It reaches a maximum boost clock of 2.1 GHz— higher boost clocks directly translate to better single-threaded performance and responsiveness in gaming. It carries 0 kB of L3 cache, plus 1 MB of L2 cache and 256 kB of L1 cache per core. In the PassMark benchmark (a comprehensive multi-threaded test), it scores 1,630, placing it in the Entry Level performance tier as a Legacy generation product.

Specification	Athlon X2 QL-65
Cores / ThreadsPhysical/logical processing units	2C / 2T
Max Boost ClockPeak single-core speed under boost	2.1 GHz
ArchitectureCPU microarchitecture design	Lion (2008−2009)
Process NodeFabrication technology — smaller = more efficient	65 nm
L3 CacheShared cache — reduces memory latency for all cores	0 kB
L2 CachePer-core fast cache for frequently accessed data	1 MB
L1 CacheUltra-fast per-core cache	256 kB
Bus SpeedData bus frequency	3600 MHz
Max TemperatureMaximum safe operating temperature (Tjmax)	100 °C
64-bit Support	Yes
Windows 11 Compatible	No
PassMark ScoreOverall multi-threaded benchmark score	1,630

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Memory & Platform

The Athlon X2 QL-65 fits into the S1g2 socket and supports PCIe 2.0 with 0 total PCIe lanes for expansion cards and storage.

Specification	Athlon X2 QL-65
TypeDesktop or Laptop processor	Laptop
SeriesProduct family	2x AMD Athlon
SocketMotherboard socket required	S1g2
PCIe GenerationPeripheral interconnect speed — affects GPU and SSD bandwidth	PCIe 2.0
PCIe LanesTotal available lanes for GPUs, NVMe drives, and expansion	0
Max RAM SpeedMaximum officially supported memory frequency	DDR2-667
Max RAM CapacityMaximum installable memory	8 GB
RAM ChannelsDual-channel doubles bandwidth vs single-channel	2
ECC SupportError-Correcting Code memory — prevents data corruption	No
Integrated GPUBuilt-in graphics processor	No
Compatible ChipsetsMotherboard chipsets that support this CPU	AMD S1
Max CPUs in ConfigMulti-socket support for servers	1

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Power & Cooling

The Athlon X2 QL-65 has a rated TDP (Thermal Design Power) of 1 MB — this indicates the amount of heat generated under sustained load and determines what cooling solution is needed.

Specification	Athlon X2 QL-65
TDPThermal Design Power — heat output under sustained workload	1 MB
Max TemperatureMaximum safe junction temperature (Tjmax)	100 °C

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Value Analysis

At an average price of $22 (MSRP: $150), the Athlon X2 QL-65 delivers 74 PassMark points per dollar. Performance ranking position: #3312 out of all indexed processors.

Specification	Athlon X2 QL-65
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price	$150
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days	$22
Launch PriceOriginal retail price at launch	$149
Performance RankPosition in overall performance ranking	#3312
Release DateLaunch date	2009-01-01
Release Year	2009
DesignerArchitecture designer (e.g. Intel, AMD)	AMD

Specifications Reference

Raw spec sheet for quick lookup. The analysis cards above explain what these fields mean in practice.

3 categories

General Information

7 specs

Type	Laptop
Series	2x AMD Athlon
Designer	AMD
Launch Price	$149
Release Date	2009-01-01
Architecture Codename	Lion (2008−2009)
Performance Ranking Position	3312

Technical Specifications

11 specs

Cores	2
Threads	2
L1 Cache	256 kB
L2 Cache	1 MB
L3 Cache	0 kB
Bus Speed	3600 MHz
Max Frequency	2.1 GHz
64-Bit Support	+
Process Technology	65 nm
Max Core Temperature	100 °C
Windows 11 Compatible	-