Phenom II N830 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 II N830 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,191 Rank: 1688

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
1684	Core i5-2410M	4,195	+0.1%
1685	Celeron B800	4,195	+0.1%
1686	Core 2 Duo E8200	4,194	+0.1%
1687	Core 2 Quad Q8300	4,194	+0.1%
1688	Phenom II N830	4,191
1689	Xeon 5150	4,190	+-0%
1690	Phenom II X4 910	4,190	+-0%
1691	Pentium P6200	4,189	+-0%
1692	Phenom II P940	4,189	+-0%
1693	Core 2 Duo E7500	4,188	-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Phenom II N830 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,289 Rank: 1787

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
1783	A10-9600P	4,290	+0%
1784	Core 2 Duo E8500	4,290	+0%
1785	Atom Z3740D	4,290	+0%
1786	A9-9410	4,289	+0%
1787	Phenom II N830	4,289
1788	Celeron E3300	4,289	+0%
1789	Celeron 1007U	4,289	+0%
1790	Celeron N3150	4,289	+0%
1791	Intel Celeron P4600	4,288	+-0%
1792	Pentium N4200	4,288	+-0%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Phenom II N830 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,126 Rank: 1654

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
1650	A6-9200	4,130	+0.1%
1651	Xeon X3220	4,129	+0.1%
1652	Phenom II X3 710	4,128	+0%
1653	Xeon E5-2650L v2	4,127	+0%
1654	Phenom II N830	4,126
1655	Celeron J4105	4,125	+-0%
1656	Intel Core i5-480M	4,123	-0.1%
1657	Athlon II X3 425	4,122	-0.1%
1658	Phenom 9150e	4,122	-0.1%
1659	A4-3300	4,119	-0.2%

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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 II N830 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Phenom II N830 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Phenom II N830 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

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Phenom II N830 Details

The Phenom II N830 stands out as a modest performer in the broader landscape of modern computing, offering a glimpse into AMD's mid-tier offerings from a bygone era. Released well over a decade ago, this processor now sits firmly in the category of legacy hardware, designed for entry-level desktops and low-power systems. Despite its age, it remains notable for its integration of Intel's HD Graphics, which, while limited, provided a level of visual capability without requiring a discrete GPU—a feature that was appealing at the time.

Built on a 65 nm process and based on AMD's K10 microarchitecture, the Phenom II N830 features two cores and two threads, operating at a base clock of 2.93 GHz with a turbo frequency of 2.3 GHz. While this may seem underwhelming by today’s standards, it was competitive in its class during its release cycle. The processor supports DDR3 1066/1333 memory and can handle up to 16 GB of RAM across two channels, with a maximum memory bandwidth of 21.3 GB/s. Its TDP of 75 W and Socket PLGA775 make it compatible with older motherboards, though it lacks support for modern technologies like PCIe 4.0 or AVX-512.

Integrated into the chip is Intel's HD Graphics, running at a base frequency of 650 MHz and capable of reaching a burst frequency of 1050 MHz. It supports up to two displays and is suitable for basic multimedia tasks, but it struggles with modern gaming or high-resolution video editing. The processor includes support for a range of instruction sets, including SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AES, and x86-64, along with virtualization features like VT-x and EPT.

In benchmark testing, the Phenom II N830 scores 4191 overall, placing it at #1688 out of 2060 processors. Its single-core score of 4126 ranks it #1654, while its multicore performance at 4289 puts it at #1786. While these figures are low compared to today's top-tier CPUs—such as the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX or Core Ultra 9 285K—the N830 holds its own against older dual-core chips like the Core 2 Duo E8200 and Celeron J4105. Its weakest category is single-core performance, where it trails behind many contemporary low-power and mid-range processors.

As of March 2026, the Phenom II N830 is best suited for light office use, media playback, and legacy system upgrades. It is not ideal for modern multitasking, content creation, or gaming, but its low cost and compatibility with older hardware make it a viable option for basic computing needs in environments where performance is secondary to affordability.