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AMD Phenom X4 9850 (125W)
AM2+4C / 4T125WAgena65nmEnd-of-life
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Full Specifications
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Total Cores4
Total Threads4
Base Clock2.50 GHz
BCLK / Multiplier200 MHz / 12.5xx
CodenameAgena
MicroarchitectureAgena
Process Node65nm
Die Size285.0 mm²
Transistors0.45 billion
Production StatusEnd-of-life
Market SegmentDesktop
Launch DateJul 1, 2008
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MMX3DNow!SSESSE2SSE3SSE4AAMD64NX bitCnQAMD-VHT3.0
About This Product
The AMD Phenom X4 9850 is a quad-core desktop CPU from the Phenom series, featuring the Agena microarchitecture. With a base clock of 2.5 GHz and a 125W TDP, it offers basic multi-core processing for general desktop use. This CPU is an older model, suitable for upgrading existing AM2+ systems for light productivity or web browsing, but it will struggle with modern gaming or demanding applications.
Pros
- Quad-core processing for basic multitasking
- Compatible with AM2+ motherboards
- Affordable for legacy system upgrades
Cons
- High power consumption (125W TDP)
- Poor performance in modern applications and games
- End-of-life product with limited support
