AM1 CPU list: Capabilities, Limitations, and Fastest processors

Socket AM1 is a socket for the AMD (Advanced Micro Devices) Sempron and Athlon processors. It is a budget-oriented socket that was introduced in 2014 and was designed for use in small form factor and low-power devices such as nettops, netbooks, and embedded systems. The socket supports the AMD Kabini and Temash APUs (Accelerated Processing Units) and has 941 pin contacts.

Socket is designed for low-cost AMD Athlon and Sempron series processors. It has only 2 DDR3 memory modules and supports only one PCIe x4 slot. However, thanks to the new SoC (System-on-a-Chip) interface, processors with AM1 Socket can be combined with a graphics processor, which reduces the overall cost of the PC.

AM1 socket on a motherboad — Close-up of a Socket AM1 CPU socket on a motherboard

It’s worth mentioning that Socket AM1 is an older socket and is no longer actively supported by AMD. Consequently, new processors and motherboards are no longer being developed for this socket, and it is likely to be phased out in the future. If you’re planning to build a new system, it’s advisable to consider a more recent socket, such as AM4 or AM5, which support the newer Ryzen processors and have a wider range of motherboards available.

CPU list for socket AM1

CPU Name	Frequency	Core/Threads	System Memory Type	Cache L2	Graphics Model	Process	TDP	Collection
Athlon 5370	2.2GHz	4/4	DDR3 / Up to 1600MHz	2MB	AMD Radeon R3 Graphics	28nm	25W	AMD Athlon
Athlon 5350	2.05GHz	4/4	DDR3 / Up to 1600MHz	2MB	AMD Radeon R3 Graphics	28nm	25W	AMD Athlon
Athlon 5150	1.6GHz	4/4	DDR3 / Up to 1600MHz	2MB	AMD Radeon R3 Graphics	28nm	25W	AMD Athlon
Sempron 3850	1.3GHz	4/4	DDR3 / Up to 1600MHz	2MB	AMD Radeon R3 Graphics	28nm	25W	AMD Sempron
Sempron 2650	1.45GHz	2/2	DDR3 / Up to 1333MHz	1MB	AMD Radeon R3 Graphics	28nm	25W	AMD Sempron

Fastest CPUs for AM1

AMD Sempron 2650 CPU for socket AM1 — AMD Sempron 2650 – simple fastest CPU for AM1

I have prepared a table with examples of the three fastest processors for the AM1 socket, it’s important to note that they may not offer impressive performance. Despite being an outdated platform, you may still find yourself needing to restore a PC on it.

Processor model	Description (base specs)
AMD Sempron 2650	Dual-core processor with a clock speed of 1.45 GHz. It has an integrated Radeon R3 graphics and 25 W TDP.
AMD Athlon 5150	Quad-core processor with a clock speed of 1.6 GHz. It has an integrated Radeon R3 graphics and 25 W TDP.
AMD Athlon 5350	Quad-core processor with a clock speed of 2.05 GHz. It has an integrated Radeon R3 graphics and 25 W TDP.

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