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AMD Phenom II X4 B97

AM3DDR34C / 4T95WDeneb45nmEnd-of-life

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Full Specifications

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

Total Cores4

Total Threads4

Base Clock3.20 GHz

BCLK / Multiplier200 MHz / 16.0xx

CodenameDeneb

MicroarchitectureDeneb

Process Node45nm

FoundryGlobalFoundries

Die Size258.0 mm²

Transistors0.76 billion

Production StatusEnd-of-life

Market SegmentDesktop

Launch DateMay 11, 2010

Instruction Sets

MMX3DNow!SSESSE2SSE3SSE4AAMD64NX bitAMD-VABM

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About This Product

The AMD Phenom II X4 B97 is a quad-core desktop processor based on the Deneb architecture, operating at 3.2 GHz. It was released as an end-of-life product and is suitable for basic computing tasks and light multi-tasking. For modern gaming or demanding applications, it will struggle compared to contemporary budget CPUs.

Best for: Legacy system upgrade

Pros

Quad-core processing for basic tasks
Compatible with AM3 motherboards
Low power consumption (95W TDP)

Cons

Outdated architecture and performance
Integrated graphics dependent on motherboard chipset
Not suitable for modern gaming or heavy workloads

Verdict
“Only for upgrading very old AM3 systems for basic use; not recommended for new builds.”

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

33010%

Multi-Core

9474%

Based on 5 user submissions.

Large Sample Pool

PassMark

Overall

2,5714%

Single-Thread

1,31926%

PassMark rank: #3,278

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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