AMD Sempron 2650 socket: Socket AM1
The AMD Sempron 2650 uses the Socket AM1 socket on AM1 boards. It is a dual core Kabini APU at 1.45 GHz and 25 W with Radeon R3 graphics for value desktops.
- Socket
- Socket AM1
- Launched
- April 2014
- Cores and threads
- 2 and 2
- Default TDP
- 25 W
- Codename
- Kabini
- Segment
- Desktop
- Family
- AMD Sempron
- Clocks
- 1.45 GHz
AMD Sempron 2650 specifications
| Cores | 2 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 2 |
| Core architecture | Jaguar cores on 28 nm |
| Clocks | 1.45 GHz (no boost) |
| Cache | 1 MB L2 cache |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 25 W |
| Manufacturing process | 28 nm |
| Memory support | DDR3-1333, single channel |
| PCI Express | PCIe 2.0, 4 lanes |
| Integrated graphics | AMD Radeon R3 Graphics (2 compute units, 400 MHz) |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | Socket AM1 (PGA721) |
Motherboard compatibility
AMD Sempron 2650 needs a motherboard with a Socket AM1 socket. Chipset by chipset data for this codename is not recorded yet. See the Socket AM1 chipset list and the board maker's CPU support list.
Socket AM1 at a glance
| Type | PGA, 721 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | 35 × 35 mm |
| Introduced | April 2014 |
| Memory | DDR3-1333 and 1600, single channel |
| Cooler mounting holes | Small stock cooler (boxed packs) |
What the Sempron 2650 is
The Sempron 2650 opens the AM1 desktop line on Socket AM1 for very cheap socketed PCs. It runs 2 Jaguar cores and 2 threads at a fixed 1.45 GHz with 1 MB of L2 cache. Power is 25 W on 28 nm from April 2014. The socketed PGA package swaps freely between AM1 boards.
Two cores cover web kiosks and office terminals with light loads. Fixed clocks keep behavior steady in managed fleets. The 25 W envelope allows tiny cases with small power bricks. Upgradability is the point: the same board later takes Athlon quad parts.
Radeon R3 graphics with 2 compute units at 400 MHz drive desktop monitors for office work. DDR3-1333 over one channel feeds cores and graphics. Buyers pick the 2650 where the cheapest socketed x86 box must still run Windows with a real upgrade path.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The 2650 fits Socket AM1 on AM1 boards with DDR3 slots and PCIe x4 graphics slots. Any AM1 board with a current BIOS boots it. The 25 W ceiling suits all AM1 boards without VRM worries. Check the maker list on OEM boards with locked BIOS menus.
Memory is one 64 bit DDR3 channel with two slots sharing it. The Socket vs chipset: what decides whether a CPU works guide covers SoC platforms where the chipset rides on the die. FM2+ boards never accept AM1 chips.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
DDR3-1333 over a single channel suits value desktops. One 4 GB DIMM covers kiosk duty. Single channel is fixed by the SoC.
PCIe 2.0 with 4 lanes from the SoC wires one x16 sized slot at x4 plus a small slot. A low profile card fits where R3 graphics run out. SATA SSDs make the biggest difference on fixed clocks.
Cooling uses the small boxed stock cooler for 25 W parts. Tower AM1 coolers run quietly. Keep tiny cases ventilated.
Upgrade paths
On the same socket, the AMD Sempron 3850 at 1.3 GHz with four cores nearby doubles threads, while the AMD Athlon 5350 at 2.05 GHz above leads the stack. All share AM1 boards where the BIOS lists them.
AM4 replaced the platform in 2016 with DDR4. The 2650 covers AM1 builds where the lowest price must still allow later swaps.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the AMD Sempron 2650 use?
It uses Socket AM1 on AM1 boards.
How many cores does the Sempron 2650 have?
Two cores and two threads at 1.45 GHz with 1 MB of L2 cache.
Which graphics does the Sempron 2650 include?
AMD Radeon R3 Graphics with 2 compute units at 400 MHz.
What is the TDP of the Sempron 2650?
25 W.
Sources and verification
- Socket AM1 (Wikipedia, APU table)
- AMD Athlon 5350 APU specifications (AMD archive, Kabini family data)
Facts last checked against these sources on . Page last edited on .