Phenom 9850 Benchmarks & Performance Report

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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 Phenom 9850 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,360 Rank: 1455

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
1451	Core i7-640M	4,365	+0.1%
1452	Intel Pentium P6200	4,364	+0.1%
1453	Core i3-3110M	4,362	+0%
1454	A4-6320	4,362	+0%
1455	Phenom 9850	4,360
1456	Core i3-560	4,360	+0%
1457	Xeon E5-2609 v2	4,359	+-0%
1458	Xeon Bronze 3104	4,358	+-0%
1459	Xeon E5630	4,358	+-0%
1460	Pentium G630	4,357	-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Phenom 9850 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,182 Rank: 2021

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
2017	Athlon X2 QL-64	4,191	+0.2%
2018	Intel Celeron N3010	4,188	+0.1%
2019	Core 2 Duo E8400	4,188	+0.1%
2020	Atom 230	4,187	+0.1%
2021	Phenom 9850	4,182
2022	Intel Celeron N3000	4,181	+-0%
2023	Pentium E5200	4,179	-0.1%
2024	Athlon X2 QL-60	4,179	-0.1%
2025	Intel Core i7-840QM	4,178	-0.1%
2026	Core 2 Duo T7700	4,173	-0.2%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Phenom 9850 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,478 Rank: 1309

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
1305	Celeron 3965U	4,480	+0%
1306	Phenom II X4 975	4,479	+0%
1307	Pentium J6426	4,479	+0%
1308	Pentium G870	4,478	+0%
1309	Phenom 9850	4,478
1310	Athlon II X4 641	4,477	+-0%
1311	A10 PRO-7850B	4,476	+-0%
1312	Xeon X3430	4,474	-0.1%
1313	Core i5-3337U	4,474	-0.1%
1314	Phenom II X2 565	4,473	-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 Phenom 9850 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Phenom 9850 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Phenom 9850 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

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Phenom 9850 Details

As of March 2026, the Phenom 9850 represents a legacy processor from AMD, designed for mainstream desktop computing during the early 2010s. Despite its age, it remains a viable option for basic productivity and light multimedia tasks, particularly in systems where integrated graphics are preferred. The processor is built on a 32 nm process and features a dual-core design with four threads, enabled by AMD's Hyper-Threading technology. It operates at a base clock of 2.4 GHz and can boost up to 2.66 GHz under load, supported by a 2.5 GT/s bus speed and a 65 W TDP, making it suitable for compact or energy-efficient builds.

The Phenom 9850 is equipped with a 3 MB L2 cache and benefits from a 64-bit architecture, enabling compatibility with modern operating systems and software. It supports DDR3 800/1066 memory across two channels, delivering a maximum memory bandwidth of 17.1 GB/s. While not optimized for high-performance computing, it integrates Intel HD Graphics, which supports up to two displays and operates at a base frequency of 500 MHz, with a maximum burst frequency of 766 MHz. This combination allows for basic video playback and office applications without requiring a discrete GPU.

In benchmark testing, the Phenom 9850 achieves an overall score of 4360, ranking #1455 among 2060 CPUs, with a single-core score of 4478 (#1308) and a multicore score of 4182 (#2021). These results place it behind modern consumer processors like the Ryzen 9 9950X3D and Intel's Core Ultra 9 285K, but ahead of older Celeron and Pentium models. Its strongest performance category is single-core, where it competes with mid-range mobile processors, though its multicore performance is significantly weaker, especially when compared to the top 50 multicore performers like the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX.

The processor supports a range of advanced features, including SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AES encryption, and x86-64 architecture, enhancing its versatility for software compatibility and security. It also includes EIST for power management and VT-x for virtualization, making it suitable for light virtual machine workloads. However, it lacks ECC memory support and is not part of Intel's vPro platform, limiting its use in enterprise environments.

Overall, the Phenom 9850 is best suited for legacy systems, budget builds, or as a secondary processor in multi-PC setups. While its performance is outdated by today's standards, its low power consumption and integrated graphics make it a practical choice for non-demanding applications in older hardware ecosystems.