Phenom II N850

Details and Benchmarks for AMD Phenom II N850

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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 N850 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,168 Rank: 1721
Rank Name Score Visual
1717 Core 2 Duo T8300 4,170
+0%
1718 Core 2 Duo P9400 4,170
+0%
1719 A8-3530MX 4,169
+0%
1720 Core i3 550 4,168
+0%
1721 Phenom II N850 4,168
1722 Core 2 Duo E7200 4,168
+0%
1723 A8-6410 4,168
+0%
1724 Intel Core i7-840QM 4,167
+-0%
1725 A6-3500 4,167
+-0%
1726 Core 2 Quad Q6600 4,167
+-0%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Phenom II N850 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,356 Rank: 1566
Rank Name Score Visual
1562 Athlon X2 240 4,357
+0%
1563 Celeron G1620T 4,357
+0%
1564 Phenom II X2 B57 4,357
+0%
1565 Pentium G2130 4,356
+0%
1566 Phenom II N850 4,356
1567 Core i3-4010U 4,355
+-0%
1568 Intel Pentium N3710 4,353
-0.1%
1569 Intel Core i5-480M 4,353
-0.1%
1570 Core i5-4210U 4,353
-0.1%
1571 FX-9800P 4,353
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Phenom II N850 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,043 Rank: 1733
Rank Name Score Visual
1729 A6-9220 4,047
+0.1%
1730 Core 2 Duo T6500 4,047
+0.1%
1731 Atom C3558 4,045
+0%
1732 Core 2 Duo T7250 4,044
+0%
1733 Phenom II N850 4,043
1734 Core 2 Duo P9300 4,043
+0%
1735 Phenom 9500 4,042
+-0%
1736 Core i3-4012Y 4,042
+-0%
1737 A6-4400M 4,042
+-0%
1738 Core 2 Duo T6400 4,041
+-0%

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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 N850 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Phenom II N850 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Phenom II N850 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

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Phenom II N850 Details

The Phenom II N850, a two-core processor from AMD, stands as a modest offering in the broader landscape of modern computing, particularly when compared to today's high-end CPUs. Released in 2011, it is now over a decade old, placing it firmly in the category of legacy hardware. Its performance, while once competitive, now lags significantly behind contemporary processors. With a base clock of 1.6 GHz and a turbo frequency of 2.0 GHz, the N850 operates on a 22 nm process node and features a 65 W TDP, making it suitable for low-power systems but not ideal for demanding workloads. The processor supports up to 16 GB of DDR3L or LPDDR3 memory at 1333/1600 MHz, with a maximum memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s and two memory channels. It is built on the K10 microarchitecture, featuring 2 MB of L2 cache and a shared L3 cache of 2 MB.

Despite its age, the N850 includes several notable features, including support for AES encryption, AVX2 instructions, and Intel’s vPro technology, which enhances manageability and security in enterprise environments. It also supports ECC memory, although this is not available in all configurations. The integrated GPU, labeled as HD Graphics 4200, is designed by Intel and runs at a base frequency of 200 MHz with a burst frequency of 850 MHz. It supports up to three displays and includes 12 execution units, providing basic graphics capabilities for office tasks and media playback.

In terms of benchmark performance, the Phenom II N850 scores 4168 overall, placing it at #1720 out of 2060 processors in the ranking. Its single-core score of 4043 ranks it at #1733, while its multicore score of 4356 places it at #1565. These results highlight a significant performance gap compared to modern CPUs. For instance, the top-ranked Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX achieves an overall score of 9492, more than double the N850’s score. Even among older processors, the N850 is outpaced by contemporaries like the Core i5-4250U and the Phenom II X2 B57, both of which achieve identical multicore scores.

The processor’s weakest category is single-core performance, where it ranks lower than many other CPUs with similar or lower overall scores. This suggests that while it can handle basic multitasking and light workloads, it struggles with applications that rely heavily on single-threaded performance. The N850 is most suited for legacy systems, embedded applications, or as a low-cost upgrade in older laptops and desktops where integrated graphics and low power consumption are priorities.

As of March 2026, the Phenom II N850 is no longer a viable option for mainstream computing, serving instead as a relic of an earlier era in processor design. Its performance, while adequate for its time, now places it well below modern standards in both single-core and multicore benchmarks. For users requiring more power, the processor’s lack of modern features such as AVX-512 and advanced memory controllers further diminishes its relevance in today’s computing environment.
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AMD Phenom II N850

Main Specifications

Designer: AMD
Name: Phenom II N850
Model Number: i5-4202Y
Cores: 2
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 1600 MHz
Socket: FCBGA1168
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 11.5 W

Cache Specifications

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3L 1333/1600, LPDDR3 1333/1600
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 0 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 25.6 GB/s
ECC Support: No

PCI-Express Specifications

PCIe Revision: 2.0
PCIe Lanes: 12
PCIe Configuration: 4x1, 2x4

Integrated Graphics

GPU: HD graphics 4200
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 850 MHz

Physical Specifications

Process: 22 nm
Word Size: 64-bit

CPU Features

SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX2 AES x86-64 HT EIST TXT vPro VT-x VT-d EPT Secure Key SMEP SIPP IPT TSX Flex Memory FMA
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