AMD Athlon II X2 250
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AMD Athlon II X2 250 vs Intel Xeon E5-2650 v2. Specifications, performance, tests

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Released
Q2/2009
AMD Athlon II X2 250
AMD Athlon II X2 250
Released
Q3/2013
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Intel Xeon E5-2650 v2
Intel Xeon E5-2650 v2

Compare AMD Athlon II X2 250 VS Intel Xeon E5-2650 v2. Which processor delivers superior performance?

In this detailed comparison, we evaluate the specifications and benchmarks of both processors to determine the best choice for your needs. We analyze their core counts, maximum frequencies, and power consumption.

AMD Athlon II X2 250 boasts a maximum frequency of 3.00 GHz GHz. 2 / 2 cores that enhance multitasking capabilities.With a power consumption of 65 W W, it ensures efficient performance.Released in Q2/2009, it incorporates the latest technology for optimal efficiency.

Intel Xeon E5-2650 v2 features a maximum frequency of 2.60 GHz GHz. 8 cores designed for high-performance tasks.Its power consumption is 95 W W, providing a balance of power and efficiency.Launched in Q3/2013, it is built to handle demanding applications.

Differences

  • Higher clock speed

    Around 13% better clock speed

    3.00 GHz left arrow 2.60 GHz
  • Performance per watt

    times less performance per watt

    65 W left arrow 95 W

Positions in all rankings

Common positions AMD Athlon II X2 250 CPU in popular benchmarks, for comparison with other models.

  • Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)
    1240 place
  • Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)
    1410 place
  • Place in the overall ranking

    (based on several benchmarks)

    810 left arrow score
  • More number of cores

    About 4 times more cores

    8 left arrow 2

Positions in all rankings

Common positions Intel Xeon E5-2650 v2 CPU in popular benchmarks, for comparison with other models.

  • Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)
    503 place
  • Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)
    272 place
  • Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)
    660 place
  • Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)
    323 place
  • Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)
    1009 place
  • Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)
    528 place
  • Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)
    547 place
  • Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)
    107 place
  • Cinebench R11.5, 64bit (Single-Core)
    285 place
  • Cinebench R11.5, 64bit (Multi-Core)
    164 place
  • Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark
    425 place

Specifications

Technical data
AMD Athlon II X2 250 AMD Athlon II X2 250
Intel Xeon E5-2650 v2 Intel Xeon E5-2650 v2
CPU family and group

Comprehensive background on the processors being compared, detailing their series, generation, and targeted market segment.

  • Family
    AMD Athlon II left arrow Intel Xeon E5
  • CPU group
    AMD Athlon II X2 (Propus) left arrow Intel Xeon E5 v2
  • Segment
    Desktop / Server left arrow Desktop / Server
  • Generation
    1 left arrow 4
  • Successor
    -- left arrow Intel Xeon E5-2650 v3
CPU Technical specs

Essential parameters including the number of cores, threads, base and turbo frequencies, and cache size. These metrics provide insight into the processor’s speed—higher values generally indicate better performance.

  • Core architecture
    normal left arrow normal
  • Overclocking
    No left arrow No
  • Frequency
    3.00 GHz left arrow 2.60 GHz
IGPU

The integrated graphics (iGPU) do not influence the CPU performance significantly; they serve as a substitute for a dedicated graphics card in the absence of one or are utilized in mobile devices.

  • GPU name
    no iGPU left arrow no iGPU
  • GPU (Turbo)
    No turbo left arrow No turbo
Hardware codec support

This section details the built-in codecs used for encoding and decoding media content, which significantly enhance processing speed and efficiency.

  • h265 / HEVC (8 bit)
    No left arrow No
  • h265 / HEVC (10 bit)
    No left arrow No
  • h264
    No left arrow No
  • VP8
    No left arrow No
  • VP9
    No left arrow No
  • AV1
    No left arrow No
  • AVC
    No left arrow No
  • VC-1
    No left arrow No
  • JPEG
    No left arrow No
Memory specs & PCI

Overview of the types and quantities of RAM supported by Intel Xeon E5-2650 v2 and AMD Athlon II X2 250. The supported memory frequencies may vary depending on the motherboard configuration.

  • Memory type
    DDR3-1333 left arrow DDR3-1600
  • Max. Memory
    16 GB left arrow
  • Memory channels
    2 left arrow 4
  • ECC
    No left arrow Yes
Thermal Management

Analyze the TDP (Thermal Design Power) requirements of AMD Athlon II X2 250 and Intel Xeon E5-2650 v2 to make an informed decision on the appropriate cooling system. Remember that TDP refers to thermal watts, not electrical watts.

  • TDP (PL1)
    65 W left arrow 95 W
Technologies and extensions

Information on architecture, interfaces, and additional instructions supported by AMD Athlon II X2 250 and Intel Xeon E5-2650 v2, including virtual machine technologies and fabrication processes.

  • Instruction set (ISA)
    x86-64 (64 bit) left arrow x86-64 (64 bit)
  • ISA extensions
    MMX, 3DNow!, SSE3, SSE4a left arrow SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
  • L2-Cache
    2.00 MB left arrow --
  • L3-Cache
    -- left arrow 20.00 MB
  • Architecture
    Propus left arrow Ivy Bridge EP
  • Technology
    45 nm left arrow 22 nm
  • Virtualization
    AMD-V left arrow VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
  • Socket
    AM3 left arrow LGA 2011
  • Release date
    Q2/2009 left arrow Q3/2013

Benchmarks

Performance tests CPUs

By analyzing the results from various benchmarks, you can gain a clearer understanding of the performance differences between AMD Athlon II X2 250 and Intel Xeon E5-2650 v2.

Compare the synthetic benchmark scores and make an informed decision on the best processor for your needs!

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)
Geekbench 5 SC is a popular cross-platform performance test for desktop or mobile processors that uses system memory intensively
399
AMD Athlon II X2 250
622
Intel Xeon E5-2650 v2
Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)
Geekbench 5 MC is a popular cross-platform performance test for desktop or mobile processors that uses system memory intensively
756
AMD Athlon II X2 250
4893
Intel Xeon E5-2650 v2

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