Phenom II N950

Details and Benchmarks for AMD Phenom II N950

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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 N950 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,343 Rank: 1476
Rank Name Score Visual
1472 Core i5-580M 4,349
+0.1%
1473 Phenom II X3 B77 4,349
+0.1%
1474 Pentium E6800 4,345
+0%
1475 A8-5500B 4,344
+0%
1476 Phenom II N950 4,343
1477 A8-6500B 4,343
+0%
1478 Intel Core i7-720QM 4,342
+-0%
1479 Core i5-4300Y 4,341
+-0%
1480 A12-9700P 4,337
-0.1%
1481 Core i7-860S 4,337
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Phenom II N950 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,437 Rank: 1358
Rank Name Score Visual
1354 Xeon E5320 4,439
+0%
1355 A10 PRO-7850B 4,439
+0%
1356 Athlon II X4 635 4,438
+0%
1357 A6-3650 4,437
+0%
1358 Phenom II N950 4,437
1359 Core i5-650 4,437
+0%
1360 Core m5-6Y57 4,436
+-0%
1361 Celeron J4105 4,436
+-0%
1362 Core i3-2130 4,436
+-0%
1363 Core i7-4650U 4,436
+-0%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Phenom II N950 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,281 Rank: 1505
Rank Name Score Visual
1501 Phenom II X2 550 4,284
+0.1%
1502 Pentium E5800 4,283
+0%
1503 Xeon E5520 4,282
+0%
1504 Phenom II X2 B57 4,282
+0%
1505 Phenom II N950 4,281
1506 FX-6100 4,280
+-0%
1507 Pentium E6500 4,279
+-0%
1508 Core 2 Quad Q9400 4,279
+-0%
1509 Core i7-860S 4,278
-0.1%
1510 Athlon II X4 645 4,276
-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 II N950 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

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Data Processing

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Phenom II N950 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

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Phenom II N950 Details

Ranking #1476 of 2060 in overall performance, the AMD Phenom II N950 offers a modest computing experience by modern standards. As of March 2026, this processor is over a decade old, having been released during a time when quad-core designs were still emerging and integrated graphics were far less capable. Despite its age, the Phenom II N950 remains a functional option for basic desktop tasks, particularly in systems where power efficiency and low thermal output are prioritized. Built on AMD's 45 nm process, it reflects the company's efforts to deliver performance within a constrained power envelope, a strategy that was more relevant in the early 2010s when mobile and energy-efficient computing began to gain traction.

The Phenom II N950 is a dual-core processor with a base clock of 3.06 GHz and a turbo frequency of 2.3 GHz, which is unusually low for a modern CPU. It operates on a 1066 MHz bus speed and supports up to 16 GB of DDR3 1066/1333 memory across two channels, achieving a maximum memory bandwidth of 21.3 GB/s. With a TDP of 35 W and a BGA479/PGA478 socket, the chip is designed for compact systems, such as small form-factor desktops or embedded applications. It supports a range of Intel-compatible features, including AES, AVX2, SSE4.1/4.2, and HT (Hyper-Threading), though the latter is not applicable here due to its dual-core design. The processor also includes EIST and TXT, indicating a focus on power management and security.

Despite its age, the Phenom II N950 includes integrated graphics powered by Intel’s HD Graphics, a rare and somewhat contradictory pairing. The GPU operates at a base frequency of 650 MHz and can burst to 1100 MHz, supporting up to two displays with a maximum shared memory of 2 GB. This integration allows for basic multimedia playback and light graphical workloads without requiring a discrete GPU. However, its performance is limited compared to modern integrated solutions, and it is not suited for gaming or graphic-intensive applications.

In benchmark testing, the Phenom II N950 achieves a single-core score of 4281, placing it at #1505 of 2060, and a multicore score of 4437, ranking #1357 of 2060. The overall score of 4343 positions it between CPUs like the A8-5500B and the Core i7-720QM, indicating that it performs slightly better than some early 2010s mobile processors but falls significantly short of contemporary offerings. Its multicore performance is notably stronger than its single-core performance, suggesting that it benefits more from multi-threaded workloads than from raw clock speed.

Given its low power consumption and integrated graphics, the Phenom II N950 is best suited for legacy systems, basic office use, or embedded environments where performance demands are minimal. While it cannot compete with today’s high-performance CPUs, it remains a viable choice for users who prioritize energy efficiency and cost over speed and modern features.
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AMD Phenom II N950

Main Specifications

Designer: AMD
Name: Phenom II N950
Model Number: T9900
Cores: 2
Threads: 2
Base Frequency: 3060 MHz
Socket: BGA479, PGA478
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 35 W

Cache Specifications

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3 1066/1333
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 0 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 21.3 GB/s
ECC Support: No

PCI-Express Specifications

PCIe Revision: 2.0
PCIe Lanes: 1
PCIe Configuration: 1x16, 2x8, 1x8 2x4

Integrated Graphics

GPU: HD Graphics
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 1100 MHz

Physical Specifications

Process: 45 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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