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AMD Phenom II X3 B73
AM3DDR2/DDR33C / 3T95WHeka45nmEnd-of-life
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Full Specifications
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Total Cores3
Total Threads3
Base Clock2.80 GHz
BCLK / Multiplier200 MHz / 14.0xx
CodenameHeka
MicroarchitectureHeka
Process Node45nm
FoundryGlobalFoundries
Die Size258.0 mm²
Transistors0.76 billion
Production StatusEnd-of-life
Market SegmentDesktop
Launch DateOct 1, 2009
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MMX3DNow!SSESSE2SSE3SSE4AAMD64NX bitAMD-VABM
About This Product
The AMD Phenom II X3 B73 is an end-of-life triple-core desktop CPU for the AM3 socket. With a base clock of 2.8 GHz, it offers basic multi-core performance suitable for general computing tasks and light productivity. Its performance is significantly outmatched by modern entry-level CPUs, making it a poor value for new builds at its current price point.
Pros
- Triple-core processing
- AM3 socket compatibility
- Suitable for basic tasks
Cons
- Outdated architecture
- Low single-thread performance
- Poor value for price
Verdict
“Not recommended for new builds; only for upgrading very old AM3 systems if extremely cheap.”
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