Athlon X4 950

Details and Benchmarks for AMD Athlon X4 950

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for Athlon X4 950 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,565 Rank: 1222
Rank Name Score Visual
1218 Core i5-3320M 4,570
+0.1%
1219 Ryzen 3 3250U 4,568
+0.1%
1220 Core i5 M 450 4,567
+0%
1221 Core i5-3335S 4,565
+0%
1222 Athlon X4 950 4,565
1223 Core M-5Y70 4,564
+-0%
1224 Xeon E5-2420 v2 4,564
+-0%
1225 Core i7-870 4,564
+-0%
1226 Core i7-5500U 4,563
+-0%
1227 Athlon Silver 3050U 4,562
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Athlon X4 950 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,485 Rank: 1260
Rank Name Score Visual
1256 Core i5-2510E 4,485
+0%
1257 Core i5-750 4,485
+0%
1258 A12-9730P 4,485
+0%
1259 Core i3-4150T 4,485
+0%
1260 Athlon X4 950 4,485
1261 Pentium G4560T 4,484
+-0%
1262 Core i3-2125 4,484
+-0%
1263 Core i5-4200H 4,482
-0.1%
1264 Pentium G3440 4,482
-0.1%
1265 A10-9630P 4,482
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Athlon X4 950 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,618 Rank: 1203
Rank Name Score Visual
1199 Core i7-3667U 4,626
+0.2%
1200 Celeron G1830 4,621
+0.1%
1201 Xeon W3670 4,621
+0.1%
1202 Core i3-5157U 4,618
+0%
1203 Athlon X4 950 4,618
1204 Core i3-3220T 4,617
+-0%
1205 Xeon X5470 4,615
-0.1%
1206 Xeon E3-1230 4,614
-0.1%
1207 Core i7-2620M 4,613
-0.1%
1208 Core i5-3210M 4,612
-0.1%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Athlon X4 950 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,581 Rank: 1027
Rank Name Score Visual
1023 Core i5-7260U 4,581
+0%
1024 Core i3-6300 4,581
+0%
1025 A10-9700 4,581
+0%
1026 A8-7670K 4,581
+0%
1027 Athlon X4 950 4,581
1028 A8-6600K 4,580
+-0%
1029 A10-5800K 4,580
+-0%
1030 Xeon E5520 4,580
+-0%
1031 A10 PRO-7800B 4,580
+-0%
1032 Core i7-7660U 4,579
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Athlon X4 950 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,553 Rank: 1046
Rank Name Score Visual
1042 Pentium G4560 4,553
+0%
1043 A10-7890K 4,553
+0%
1044 Xeon E5530 4,553
+0%
1045 Core i5-3335S 4,553
+0%
1046 Athlon X4 950 4,553
1047 Core i3-8109U 4,552
+-0%
1048 Core i7-7660U 4,552
+-0%
1049 Core i3-7101TE 4,552
+-0%
1050 A10-9700 4,552
+-0%
1051 A10-7870K 4,552
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Athlon X4 950 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,543 Rank: 1141
Rank Name Score Visual
1137 Xeon X3430 4,543
+0%
1138 Core i7-4500U 4,543
+0%
1139 Core i5-4310U 4,543
+0%
1140 Core i5-5350U 4,543
+0%
1141 Athlon X4 950 4,543
1142 Core i5-8210Y 4,543
+0%
1143 Athlon X4 860K 4,543
+0%
1144 Xeon D-1602 4,542
+-0%
1145 A10-9700 4,542
+-0%
1146 Phenom II X6 1055T 4,542
+-0%

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Athlon X4 950 Details

As of March 2026, the AMD Athlon X4 950 remains a budget-oriented desktop processor, originally launched in July 2017 as part of the Bristol Ridge lineup. Built on a 28 nm process using GlobalFoundries' manufacturing capabilities, it features a 4-core, 4-thread design with a base clock of 3.5 GHz and a turbo frequency of up to 3.8 GHz. Despite its age, the Athlon X4 950 still holds a modest position in the broader CPU landscape, particularly for users seeking affordable performance without integrated graphics.

The processor operates on the Socket AM4 platform and supports DDR4 memory at a maximum rated speed of 2400 MT/s via a dual-channel memory interface, delivering a theoretical memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. It includes 0.122 MiB of L1 cache and 0.488 MiB of L2 cache, with no L3 cache present. The chip is packaged in a µPGA format and has a TDP of 65 W, indicating it is designed for standard desktop power delivery without requiring high-end cooling solutions.

Notably, the Athlon X4 950 lacks integrated graphics, meaning it relies entirely on a discrete GPU for visual output. However, it does support several advanced instruction sets including AVX, AVX2, AES-NI, and AMD-V, which enhance performance in encryption, virtualization, and multimedia applications. The processor also supports hardware virtualization, making it suitable for light virtual machine workloads, though its single-threaded capabilities are limited by its older architecture.

In benchmark testing, the Athlon X4 950 achieves an overall Passmark score of 4565, placing it at #1221 among 2060 CPUs. Its single-core score of 4618 ranks it #1202, while its multicore score of 4485 places it #1256. These results indicate that the processor is competitive with mid-range CPUs from the early 2010s but falls far behind modern offerings. For example, it is outperformed by the Ryzen 3 3250U and even older Core i5-3320M in overall performance, though it slightly edges out the Core i7-870 and Core i7-5500U in single-threaded tasks.

The Athlon X4 950’s performance is most suitable for basic office applications, web browsing, and light multimedia use. Its lack of integrated graphics and modest single-core performance make it unsuitable for gaming or content creation. While it remains a viable option for entry-level systems or secondary PCs, it is clearly outdated in comparison to modern CPUs. In the current market, it is best positioned as a cost-effective solution for users who already have a discrete GPU and require a capable, low-cost CPU for non-demanding tasks.
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AMD Athlon X4 950

Main Specifications

Designer: AMD
Name: Athlon X4 950
Cores: 4
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 3500 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 35x (unlocked)
Core Name: Bristol Ridge
Socket: Socket AM4
Package: µPGA
Target Segment: Desktop
TDP: 65 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 124.928 KiB
L2 Cache: 0.488 MiB

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR4

Physical Specifications

Process: 28 nm
Die Area: 246 mm²
Manufacturer: GlobalFoundries

CPU Features

MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX AVX2 BMI1 BMI2 FMA3 AES F16C SSE4a FMA4 AMD-V 3DNow! TBM XOP
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