AMD Athlon 64 LE-1640B
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AMDAMD Athlon 64 LE-1640B Specifications
Athlon 64 LE-1640B Core Configuration
Processing cores and threading
The AMD Athlon 64 LE-1640B features 1 physical cores and 1 threads, which directly impacts multi-threaded performance in CPU benchmarks. More cores allow the processor to handle parallel workloads efficiently, improving performance in video editing, 3D rendering, and multitasking scenarios. Thread count determines how many simultaneous tasks the CPU can process, with higher thread counts benefiting productivity applications and content creation workflows.
Athlon 64 LE-1640B Clock Speeds
Base and boost frequencies
Clock speed is a critical factor in Athlon 64 LE-1640B benchmark performance, measured in GHz. The base clock represents the guaranteed operating frequency, while the boost clock indicates maximum single-core performance under optimal conditions. Higher clock speeds translate to faster single-threaded performance, which is essential for gaming and applications that don't fully utilize multiple cores. The Athlon 64 LE-1640B by AMD can dynamically adjust its frequency based on workload and thermal headroom.
AMD's Athlon 64 LE-1640B Cache Hierarchy
L1, L2, L3 cache sizes
Cache memory is ultra-fast storage built directly into the Athlon 64 LE-1640B processor die. L1 cache provides the fastest access for frequently used data, while L2 and L3 caches offer progressively larger storage with slightly higher latency. Larger cache sizes significantly improve CPU benchmark scores by reducing memory access times. The Athlon 64 LE-1640B's cache configuration is optimized for both gaming performance and productivity workloads, minimizing data fetch delays during intensive computations.
K8 Architecture & Process
Manufacturing and design details
The AMD Athlon 64 LE-1640B is built on AMD's 65 nm manufacturing process, which determines power efficiency and thermal characteristics. Smaller process nodes allow for more transistors in the same space, enabling higher performance per watt. The architecture defines how the processor handles instructions and manages data flow, directly impacting benchmark results across different workload types. Modern CPU architectures like the one in Athlon 64 LE-1640B incorporate advanced branch prediction and out-of-order execution for optimal performance.
K8 Instruction Set Features
Supported CPU instructions and extensions
The Athlon 64 LE-1640B by AMD supports various instruction set extensions that enable optimized performance for specific workloads. SIMD instructions like SSE and AVX accelerate multimedia, scientific computing, and AI workloads by processing multiple data points simultaneously. Features like AES-NI provide hardware-accelerated encryption, while AVX-512 (if supported) enables advanced vector processing for data centers and high-performance computing. These instruction sets are critical for software compatibility and performance in modern applications.
Athlon 64 LE-1640B Power & Thermal
TDP and power specifications
The AMD Athlon 64 LE-1640B has a TDP (Thermal Design Power) of 45W, indicating the cooling solution required for sustained operation. TDP affects both system power consumption and the type of cooler needed. Lower TDP processors are ideal for compact builds and laptops, while higher TDP chips typically offer better sustained performance in demanding CPU benchmarks. Understanding power requirements helps ensure your system can deliver consistent performance without thermal throttling.
AMD Socket AM2 Platform & Socket
Compatibility information
The Athlon 64 LE-1640B uses the AMD Socket AM2 socket, which determines motherboard compatibility. Choosing the right platform is essential for building a system around this processor. The socket type also influences available features like PCIe lanes, memory support, and upgrade paths. When comparing CPU benchmarks, ensure you're looking at processors compatible with your existing or planned motherboard to make informed purchasing decisions.
AMD Socket AM2 Memory Support
RAM compatibility and speeds
Memory support specifications for the Athlon 64 LE-1640B define which RAM types and speeds are compatible. Faster memory can significantly improve CPU benchmark performance, especially in memory-intensive applications and gaming. The memory controller integrated into the Athlon 64 LE-1640B determines maximum supported speeds and channels. Dual-channel or quad-channel memory configurations can double or quadruple memory bandwidth, providing noticeable performance gains in content creation and scientific workloads.
AMD's Athlon 64 LE-1640B Integrated Graphics
Built-in GPU specifications
The AMD Athlon 64 LE-1640B includes integrated graphics, eliminating the need for a dedicated GPU in basic computing scenarios. Integrated graphics are ideal for office productivity, video playback, and light gaming. While not designed for demanding GPU benchmarks, the iGPU in the Athlon 64 LE-1640B provides hardware video encoding and decoding capabilities. This makes the processor suitable for compact builds, HTPCs, and systems where power efficiency is prioritized over gaming performance.
Athlon 64 LE-1640B Product Information
Release and pricing details
The AMD Athlon 64 LE-1640B is manufactured by AMD and represents their commitment to delivering competitive CPU performance. Understanding the release date and pricing helps contextualize benchmark comparisons with other processors from the same generation. Launch pricing provides a baseline for evaluating value, though street prices often differ. Whether you're building a new system or upgrading, the Athlon 64 LE-1640B by AMD offers a specific balance of performance, features, and cost within AMD's product lineup.
Athlon 64 LE-1640B Benchmark Scores
No benchmark data available for this CPU.
About AMD Athlon 64 LE-1640B
The AMD Athlon 64 LE-1640B is a desktop processor built on AMD’s K8 architecture with the codename Lima and the Athlon 64 (Lima) generation label. It has one core and one thread, runs at a 2.70 GHz base clock, and lists no boost clock. The database record contains no benchmark runs, so the strongest available comparative fact is the 50th percentile rank against all CPUs. This is an end-of-life desktop part released on April 27, 2008.
Benchmark Performance
The benchmark results array is empty. The average benchmark score is 0, and the nearestRivals list is empty, so no exact percentage deltas exist for this SKU. There are no named rivals and no deltaPct values to analyze. The only aggregate figure in the FACT PACK is percentileVsAllCpus at 50, which places the processor at the midpoint of the database’s CPU population. Because there are no measured scores, that rank is the only quantitative performance indicator; it cannot be expressed as an advantage or deficit against any specific rival.
Without benchmarks, the performance discussion is necessarily limited to the documented configuration. A single core and a single thread mean the processor has no parallel execution resources. The 2.70 GHz base clock is the only clock value in the record, and no boost clock is listed. The cache hierarchy consists of 128 KB of L1 and 512 KB of L2, with no L3 cache. The 65 nm process node, 122 million transistors, and 77 mm² die size complete the physical profile. The 0 benchmark score, when combined with the empty results array, should be interpreted as an absence of data rather than as a measurement of zero output. In the database as provided, the Athlon 64 LE-1640B has no verifiable benchmark performance.
Single-Thread vs Multi-Thread Behavior
With one core and one thread, the single-thread/multi-thread split does not exist in the usual sense. The processor can execute only one instruction stream at a time. Every workload that runs on it is effectively a single-thread workload, and there is no second thread to offload independent work. The 2.70 GHz base clock is therefore the primary determinant of execution pace. The absence of a boost clock means no higher-frequency mode is documented for bursty single-thread activity.
For real software, the practical effect is that multi-threaded applications will not gain any parallel scaling from this chip. They will instead serialize their work onto the sole logical processor. The 512 KB L2 cache gives the single thread a modest working data buffer, while the 128 KB L1 cache handles near-term data. The lack of L3 cache means there is no large shared cache between additional cores, but that is moot because there is only one core. The record supports a simple verdict: this is a strictly single-threaded execution engine.
How It Compares
The nearestRivals field is empty. No direct rival is named, and no rival score or percentage delta is provided. No direct comparison is possible from the pack. The only global comparison point in the data is the 50th percentile, which indicates the entry sits at the middle of the all-CPU ranking when benchmark records are absent. In practical terms, the lack of rival data forces a comparison based on the processor’s own characteristics: a single-core K8 part with a 45W TDP, DDR2 support, socket AM2, and end-of-life status. There is no measured competitive distance to any other CPU in this FACT PACK.
Who Should Consider It
Because the average benchmark score is 0 and no workload scores are recorded, recommendations must be grounded in the core, thread, and clock specifications rather than measured results. For office use, a single 2.70 GHz core can handle basic sequential desktop tasks in principle, but the pack does not verify any particular application performance. For gaming, the data provides no benchmark support; the processor also has no on-die graphics, because integrated graphics appear only as an optional chipset feature on certain motherboards. For creation workloads such as rendering or compilation, the one-core/one-thread design would not scale across parallel processor cores, and no multi-core advantage is possible.
The 45W TDP and AM2 socket make the part a plausible candidate for legacy low-power desktop systems. The “Desktop” market segment label aligns with that role. The end-of-life production status means it is not a current platform choice. The locked multiplier further limits enthusiast tuning. A user pairing this CPU with a motherboard that provides chipset graphics could avoid a separate display adapter, but that depends on the specific board, not on the processor. Ultimately, the database suggests it is a simple, low-power single-thread CPU for light or legacy desktop workloads; no benchmark score exists to recommend it for demanding gaming or multi-threaded creation.
Power and Thermals
The TDP is 45W. That is the sole power figure in the FACT PACK, and it places the part in the low-power desktop range. A 45W single-core processor at 2.70 GHz with no boost clock implies a light cooling burden. The 65 nm manufacturing process, 122 million transistors, and 77 mm² die are the physical details behind that thermal profile. The pack does not list a cooler, thermal wattage, or cooling class, so a specific cooler size cannot be stated. The implied cooling tier is a basic desktop heat sink appropriate for an AM2 socket. The locked multiplier means the user cannot easily raise clocks to increase heat output, which reinforces the low-power character of the part. No measured thermal data is present.
Platform and Compatibility
The socket is AMD Socket AM2. Memory support is DDR2, and the memory bus is dual-channel. ECC memory is not supported. The PCIe interface is Gen 2. Integrated graphics are not on the processor die; the FACT PACK states that they are available “On certain motherboards (Chipset feature)”. That makes the motherboard and chipset responsible for display output if integrated video is used. The release date is April 27, 2008, and the production status is end-of-life. The multiplier is not unlocked, and the part number is ADH164BIAA4DP.
The platform’s upgrade path is not documented in the FACT PACK. No other AM2 processors are listed for comparison or compatibility. The end-of-life status means this SKU is no longer in production. The absence of a boost clock and the locked multiplier both limit overclocking and performance tuning. The memory interface is dual-channel DDR2, with no memory bandwidth number supplied. For anyone assembling or maintaining an AM2-era desktop, this processor’s compatibility details are the relevant facts: AM2, DDR2, PCIe Gen 2, no ECC, and chipset-dependent integrated graphics.
FAQ
Q: How many cores and threads does the Athlon 64 LE-1640B have?
A: It has 1 core and 1 thread.
Q: What memory does it support?
A: It supports DDR2 memory over a dual-channel memory bus. ECC memory is not supported.
Q: Does it have integrated graphics?
A: Integrated graphics are available “On certain motherboards (Chipset feature)”, so the motherboard chipset, not the processor, provides the graphics capability.
Q: Can it be overclocked?
A: The multiplier is not unlocked, and no boost clock is listed.
Q: What is the TDP?
A: The TDP is 45W.
Q: Is the processor still in production?
A: No. The production status is end-of-life, and the release date is April 27, 2008.
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