425e vs 255e: comparison
Comparison of 425e and 255e: key differences and a full specification table.
Key differences
425e has more cores (3 vs 2) and more threads (3 vs 2).
At the same time, 255e has a higher base clock (3.1 GHz vs 2.7 GHz).
Both processors match on: TDP (45 W).
These are specification values: they show differences between the models but do not determine a performance winner. For a specific workload, rely on independent benchmarks.
Key specifications
| Parameter | 425e | 255e |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / threads | 3 / 3 | 2 / 2 |
| TDP | 45 W | 45 W |
Full specification table
Differing values are highlighted. This is not a better/worse rating: numbers from different architectures are not always comparable.
| Parameter | 425e | 255e |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Codename | Athlon Legacy | Athlon Legacy |
| Segment | Boxed Processor | Boxed Processor |
| Product line | AMD Athlon II X3 | AMD Athlon II X2 |
| Product family | AMD Athlon Processors | AMD Athlon Processors |
| Unlocked for overclocking | No | No |
| CPU | ||
| Cores | 3 | 2 |
| Threads | 3 | 2 |
| Base clock | 2.7 GHz | 3.1 GHz |
| L1 cache | 384 KB | 256 KB |
| L2 cache | 1.5 MB | 2 MB |
| TDP | 45 W | 45 W |
| Memory | ||
| Memory types | DDR3 | DDR3 |
| Graphics | ||
| Has integrated graphics | No | No |
| Package and thermal | ||
| Sockets supported | AM3 | AM3 |
| TJUNCTION | — | 72 °C |
| Identifiers | ||
| Product ID (OEM) | AD425EHDK32GM | AD255EHDK23GM |
| Product ID (Box) | AD425EHDGMBOX | AD255EHDGMBOX |