AMD Athlon 64 2650e socket: Socket AM2
The AMD Athlon 64 2650e uses the Socket AM2 socket. It is a 15 W single core Lima desktop part at 1.6 GHz with 512 KB of L2 cache for always on terminals.
- Socket
- Socket AM2
- Launched
- 2008
- Cores and threads
- 1 and 1
- Default TDP
- 15 W
- Codename
- Lima
- Segment
- Desktop
- Family
- AMD Athlon 64
- Clocks
- 1.6 GHz
AMD Athlon 64 2650e specifications
| Cores | 1 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 1 |
| Core architecture | Lima cores on 65 nm |
| Clocks | 1.6 GHz (no turbo) |
| Cache | 512 KB L2 |
| Default TDP | 15 W |
| Manufacturing process | 65 nm |
| Memory support | DDR2-667 and DDR2-800, two channels |
| PCI Express | PCIe from the board chipset |
| Integrated graphics | None (board video where fitted) |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | Socket AM2 (940 pins) |
Motherboard and chipset compatibility
AMD Athlon 64 2650e needs a motherboard with a Socket AM2 socket. The table shows which chipset series accept it.
| Series | Chipsets | Support |
|---|---|---|
| 700 series | 770, 780G | Works out of the box |
Board makers publish a CPU support list for every model. Check it for your exact board before buying. Chipset details for Socket AM2.
Socket AM2 at a glance
| Type | PGA, 940 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | n/a |
| Introduced | May 2006 |
| Memory | DDR2-667 and DDR2-800, two channels |
| Cooler mounting holes | 48 × 96 mm |
What the Athlon 64 2650e is
The AMD Athlon 64 2650e is a single core Lima desktop processor from late 2008. It runs one K8 core at 1.6 GHz with no turbo, so 1 core gives 1 thread. Cache is 512 KB of L2 on a 65 nm G2 stepping process. Power is rated at 15 W on Socket AM2 with the ADG2650IAV4DP part.
The trailing e with a 15 W envelope suits thin clients and always on terminals that sip power. The task list shows January 2009 while family tables show the fourth quarter of 2008, so this page uses the 2008 year to stay inside sourced precision. Against the LE-1640 it trails badly on clocks with a third of the power.
Memory is DDR2 in two channels with HyperTransport at 1000 MHz.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The Athlon 64 2650e fits Socket AM2 with 940 pins. ASUS class 700 series DDR2 boards boot Lima with a listed BIOS.
AM2 chips also fit AM2+ boards with DDR2 in many cases. The Socket vs chipset: what decides whether a CPU works guide covers pairing rules.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
Memory is DDR2-667 and DDR2-800 in two channels.
HyperTransport at 1000 MHz links the CPU to the chipset. PCIe slots hang off the chipset.
Cooling is a small 15 W class heatsink on the 48 × 96 mm mount.
Upgrade paths
On Socket AM2 the upgrade is an LE-1640 at 2.6 GHz on the same board. Beyond AM2 a move to AM2+ or AM3 needs a new board.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Athlon 64 2650e use?
Socket AM2, the 940-pin package on DDR2 boards.
How many cores does the Athlon 64 2650e have?
One core and one thread at 1.6 GHz with 512 KB of L2 cache.
What memory works with the Athlon 64 2650e?
DDR2-667 and DDR2-800 in two channels.
Sources and verification
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