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AMD Phenom II X2 545

AM3DDR2/DDR32C / 2T80WCallisto45nmEnd-of-life

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Full Specifications

Detailed architecture, platform, memory, and feature data for this CPU.

Total Cores2

Total Threads2

Base Clock3.00 GHz

BCLK / Multiplier200 MHz / 15.0xx

CodenameCallisto

MicroarchitectureCallisto

Process Node45nm

FoundryGlobalFoundries

Die Size258.0 mm²

Transistors0.76 billion

Production StatusEnd-of-life

Market SegmentDesktop

Launch DateJun 1, 2009

Instruction Sets

MMX3DNow!SSESSE2SSE3SSE4AAMD64NX bitAMD-VABM

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About This Product

The AMD Phenom II X2 545 is a dual-core desktop processor from the Callisto family, operating at 3.0 GHz. It offers basic computing performance suitable for general office tasks and web browsing. Compared to contemporary budget CPUs, its dual-core design limits its effectiveness in multi-threaded applications and modern gaming, even at lower resolutions. Integrated graphics are dependent on the motherboard chipset.

Best for: Basic Computing

Pros

Affordable for basic computing
Compatible with AM3 motherboards
Suitable for light office work

Cons

Poor multi-threaded performance
Not suitable for modern gaming
Integrated graphics dependent on motherboard

Verdict
“Buy for basic computing on an existing AM3 platform; avoid for modern workloads.”

Performance Benchmarks

Cross-source performance, value, and efficiency at a glance

Scores are grouped by benchmark family so it is easy to compare raw speed, threaded output, and real-world value without mixing scales.

Geekbench 6

Cross-Platform

Geekbench 6

Single-Core

31910%

Multi-Core

5262%

Based on 7 user submissions.

Compatible Motherboards (3)

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MSI 880GMS-E35

880GMicro-ATX

N/A

ASUS Crosshair IV Extreme

AMD 890FXE-ATX

N/A

ASUS M4N68T-M V2

Micro-ATX

N/A

Compatible RAM (3722)

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Mushkin Blackline 16 GB

2x8GBDDR3-1600

N/A

Mushkin Blackline 16 GB

2x8GBDDR3-2400

N/A

Mushkin Blackline 16 GB

2x8GBDDR3-2400

N/A

Mushkin Blackline 16 GB

2x8GBDDR3-2133

N/A

Compatible CPU Coolers (523)

DeepCool CAPTAIN 120

AIO 120mm39.3 dBA

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Evercool EC-NK804A-925EP

Air56mm28.2 dBA

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ARCTIC Alpine AM4 CO

Air69mm

$17.99

SilenX EFZ-92HA2

Air56mm24.0 dBA

N/A

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