AMD Phenom II X4 B97 processor review

AMD Phenom II X4 B97

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
4870
1320
PassMark
CPU mark
Top 1 CPU
This CPU
156834
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 2338
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