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AMD Phenom X3 8600
AM2+3C / 3T95WToliman65nmEnd-of-life
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Full Specifications
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Total Cores3
Total Threads3
Base Clock2.30 GHz
BCLK / Multiplier200 MHz / 11.5xx
CodenameToliman
MicroarchitectureToliman
Process Node65nm
Die Size285.0 mm²
Transistors0.45 billion
Production StatusEnd-of-life
Market SegmentDesktop
Launch DateMar 27, 2008
Instruction Sets
MMX3DNow!SSESSE2SSE3SSE4AAMD64NX bitCnQAMD-VHT3.0
About This Product
The AMD Phenom X3 8600 is an end-of-life triple-core desktop CPU from the Toliman microarchitecture. With a base clock of 2.3 GHz, it offers basic multi-core performance suitable for general computing and light multitasking. Integrated graphics are chipset-dependent, not on the CPU itself, limiting its standalone multimedia capabilities.
Pros
- Triple-core for basic multitasking
- AM2+ socket compatibility
- Low cost for legacy systems
Cons
- Outdated architecture and performance
- High power consumption (95W TDP)
- Limited upgrade path
Verdict
“Suitable for basic use in legacy systems, not recommended for new builds.”
