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AMD Phenom II X2 555 BE

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 Clock3.20 GHz

BCLK / Multiplier200 MHz / 16.0xx (Unlocked)

CodenameCallisto

MicroarchitectureCallisto

Process Node45nm

FoundryGlobalFoundries

Die Size258.0 mm²

Transistors0.76 billion

Production StatusEnd-of-life

Market SegmentDesktop

Launch DateJan 25, 2010

Instruction Sets

MMX3DNow!SSESSE2SSE3SSE4AAMD64NX bitAMD-VABM

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About This Product

The AMD Phenom II X2 555 Black Edition is a dual-core desktop CPU from the Phenom II series, operating at 3.2 GHz. Its unlocked multiplier allows for overclocking, potentially improving performance in single-threaded applications. However, its two cores and older architecture limit its suitability for modern multi-threaded tasks, gaming, or demanding applications compared to contemporary quad-core or higher core count CPUs.

Best for: Basic Desktop Use

Pros

Unlocked multiplier for overclocking
Suitable for basic desktop use
AM3 socket compatibility

Cons

Only two cores, poor multi-threading
Outdated architecture
Integrated graphics not specified, assumed basic

Verdict
“Best for budget users needing basic desktop functionality or a legacy system upgrade.”

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 6PassMark

Cross-Platform

Geekbench 6

Single-Core

35711%

Multi-Core

6173%

Based on 18 user submissions.

Large Sample Pool

PassMark

Overall

1,3172%

Single-Thread

1,31026%

PassMark rank: #4,180

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

$12.99

Evercool EC-NK804A-925EP

Air56mm28.2 dBA

N/A

ARCTIC Alpine AM4 CO

Air69mm

$17.99

SilenX EFZ-92HA2

Air56mm24.0 dBA

N/A

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