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AMD Phenom X3 8450
AM2+3C / 3T95WToliman65nmEnd-of-life
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Full Specifications
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Total Cores3
Total Threads3
Base Clock2.10 GHz
BCLK / Multiplier200 MHz / 10.5xx
CodenameToliman
MicroarchitectureToliman
Process Node65nm
Die Size285.0 mm²
Transistors0.45 billion
Production StatusEnd-of-life
Market SegmentDesktop
Launch DateApr 23, 2008
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MMX3DNow!SSESSE2SSE3SSE4AAMD64NX bitCnQAMD-VHT3.0
About This Product
The AMD Phenom X3 8450 is a triple-core desktop processor from the Toliman family, released for the AM2+ socket. With a base clock of 2.1 GHz and 3 threads, it offers basic multi-core performance suitable for general computing tasks. Its integrated graphics capability is dependent on the motherboard chipset, making it a budget-oriented option for systems not requiring a dedicated GPU.
Pros
- Triple-core processing for basic multitasking
- AM2+ socket compatibility
- Integrated graphics (chipset dependent)
Cons
- Low clock speed for modern applications
- Outdated architecture, poor single-thread performance
- Limited upgrade path on AM2+
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