AMD Athlon 64 3500+ EE socket: Socket AM2
The AMD Athlon 64 3500+ EE uses the Socket AM2 socket. It is a 35 W single-core Orleans energy-efficient part at 2.2 GHz with 512 KB of L2 cache for small desktops.
- Socket
- Socket AM2
- Launched
- February 2007
- Cores and threads
- 1 and 1
- Default TDP
- 35 W
- Codename
- Orleans
- Segment
- Desktop
- Family
- AMD Athlon 64
- Clocks
- 2.2 GHz
AMD Athlon 64 3500+ EE specifications
| Cores | 1 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 1 |
| Core architecture | Orleans cores on 90 nm |
| Clocks | 2.2 GHz (no turbo) |
| Cache | 512 KB L2 |
| Default TDP | 35 W |
| Manufacturing process | 90 nm |
| Memory support | DDR2-667 and DDR2-800, two channels |
| HyperTransport | 1000 MHz |
| 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 3500+ EE 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 3500+ EE is
The AMD Athlon 64 3500+ EE is an energy-efficient 2.2 GHz single core from February 2007. It runs one K8 core at 2.2 GHz with no turbo, so 1 core gives 1 thread. Cache is 512 KB of L2 on a 90 nm process. Power is rated at 35 W on Socket AM2.
The EE suffix marks a low-power bin at nearly half the 62 W of the standard Orleans 3500+. Board lists carry a DE-stepping 45 W variant alongside, so the 35 W EE rating rests on the task list with thinner per-model publication. It exists because system builders wanted genuine 2.2 GHz desktop speed in small cases without 62 W heat.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The 3500+ EE drops into Socket AM2 boards with DDR2 memory and needs no special chipset or BIOS beyond standard Orleans support. It pairs with 700 series DDR2 boards contemporary with AM2 parts. 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 compact 35 W heatsink on the 48 x 96 mm mount, with Cool'n'Quiet trimming clocks and voltage at idle.
Upgrade paths
On Socket AM2 the upgrade is the AMD Athlon 64 3500+ (F3) at 2.2 GHz for the standard-power part, or the AMD Athlon 64 LE-1600 at 2.2 GHz and 45 W with 1 MB of cache. Beyond AM2 a move to AM2+ or AM3 needs a new board for Phenom class parts.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Athlon 64 3500+ EE use?
Socket AM2, the 940-pin package on DDR2 boards.
How many cores does the Athlon 64 3500+ EE have?
One core and one thread at 2.2 GHz with 512 KB of L2 cache.
What does EE mean on the Athlon 64 3500+ EE?
EE marks an energy-efficient bin at 35 W against 62 W on the standard 3500+.
Sources and verification
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