AMD Athlon 64 LE-1600 socket: Socket AM2
The AMD Athlon 64 LE-1600 uses the Socket AM2 socket. It is a 45 W single-core Orleans part at 2.2 GHz with 1 MB of L2 cache for efficient desktops.
- Socket
- Socket AM2
- Launched
- October 2007
- Cores and threads
- 1 and 1
- Default TDP
- 45 W
- Codename
- Orleans
- Segment
- Desktop
- Family
- AMD Athlon 64
- Clocks
- 2.2 GHz
AMD Athlon 64 LE-1600 specifications
| Cores | 1 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 1 |
| Core architecture | Orleans cores on 90 nm |
| Clocks | 2.2 GHz (no turbo) |
| Cache | 1 MB L2 |
| Default TDP | 45 W |
| Manufacturing process | 90 nm |
| Memory support | DDR2-667 and DDR2-800, two channels |
| HyperTransport | 2000 MHz |
| PCI Express | PCIe from the board chipset |
| Integrated graphics | None (board video where fitted) |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | Socket AM2 (940 pins) |
| Core voltage | 1.25 V |
Motherboard and chipset compatibility
AMD Athlon 64 LE-1600 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 LE-1600 is
The AMD Athlon 64 LE-1600 is a 2.2 GHz single core from October 2007. It runs one K8 core at 2.2 GHz with no turbo, so 1 core gives 1 thread. Cache is 1 MB of L2 on a 90 nm process with 164 million transistors. Power is rated at 45 W on Socket AM2.
The LE-1600 is built on the Orleans DH-F3 stepping at 1.25 V with a locked 11x multiplier and a 2000 MHz HyperTransport link. The task list also carries a Windsor-stepping row at the same 2.2 GHz rating, which this page covers as one SKU. Against standard 62 W Orleans parts it runs cooler at the same speed.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The LE-1600 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 late 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 2000 MHz links the CPU to the chipset. PCIe slots hang off the chipset.
Cooling is any 45 W rated 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 LE-1620 at 2.4 GHz or the AMD Athlon 64 LE-1640 at 2.6 GHz within the LE line. The AMD Athlon X2 4050e adds a second core at 45 W. 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 LE-1600 use?
Socket AM2, the 940-pin package on DDR2 boards.
How many cores does the Athlon 64 LE-1600 have?
One core and one thread at 2.2 GHz with 1 MB of L2 cache.
What memory works with the Athlon 64 LE-1600?
DDR2-667 and DDR2-800 in two channels.
Sources and verification
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