AMD Phenom II X4 B97 processor review

Phenom II X4 B97 processor released by AMD; release date: May 2010. At the time of release, the processor cost $100. The processor is designed for desktop-computers and based on Deneb microarchitecture.

CPU is unlocked for overclocking. Total number of cores - 4, threads - 4. Maximum CPU clock speed - 3.2 GHz. Manufacturing process technology - 45 nm. Cache size: L1 - 128 KB (per core), L2 - 512 KB (per core), L3 - 6144 KB (shared).

Supported memory types: DDR3.

Supported socket types: AM3. Maximum number of processors in a configuration - 1. Power consumption (TDP): 95 Watt.

Benchmarks

PassMark
Single thread mark

Top 1 CPU

This CPU

4760

1320

PassMark
CPU mark

Top 1 CPU

This CPU

154674

2539

Geekbench 4
Single Core

Top 1 CPU

This CPU

5311

430

Geekbench 4
Multi-Core

Top 1 CPU

This CPU

36691

1447

Name	Value
PassMark - Single thread mark	1320
PassMark - CPU mark	2539
Geekbench 4 - Single Core	430
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core	1447

Specifications (specs)

Essentials
Architecture codename	Deneb
Family	AMD Phenom
Launch date	May 2010
Launch price (MSRP)	$100
OPN Tray	HDXB97WFK4DGM
Place in performance rating	2243
Price now	$56.99
Series	AMD Business Class - AMD Phenom X4 Quad-Core
Value for money (0-100)	20.09
Vertical segment	Desktop
Performance
64 bit support
Base frequency	3.2 GHz
Die size	258 mm
L1 cache	128 KB (per core)
L2 cache	512 KB (per core)
L3 cache	6144 KB (shared)
Manufacturing process technology	45 nm
Maximum frequency	3.2 GHz
Number of cores	4
Number of threads	4
Transistor count	758 million
Unlocked

Memory
Supported memory types	DDR3
Compatibility
Max number of CPUs in a configuration	1
Sockets supported	AM3
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	95 Watt