Phenom II X3 700e

Details and Benchmarks for AMD Phenom II X3 700e

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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 X3 700e based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,071 Rank: 1835
Rank Name Score Visual
1831 Athlon II X2 235e 4,073
+0%
1832 Turion II Mobile M500 4,072
+0%
1833 Athlon II P320 4,071
+0%
1834 Core 2 Duo L9400 4,071
+0%
1835 Phenom II X3 700e 4,071
1836 Celeron 900 4,069
+-0%
1837 Turion II Neo N54L 4,067
-0.1%
1838 Athlon 5350 4,060
-0.3%
1839 A4-3320M 4,059
-0.3%
1840 A4-7210 4,055
-0.4%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Phenom II X3 700e based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,367 Rank: 1540
Rank Name Score Visual
1536 PRO A6-9500 4,369
+0%
1537 Pentium G870 4,368
+0%
1538 Core i7-3537U 4,368
+0%
1539 A8-3510MX 4,367
+0%
1540 Phenom II X3 700e 4,367
1541 A10-5800K 4,365
+-0%
1542 Core i7-640M 4,365
+-0%
1543 A8-5500 4,364
-0.1%
1544 A8-7200P 4,364
-0.1%
1545 Core i3-560 4,364
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Phenom II X3 700e based on single-threaded benchmark results.

3,873 Rank: 1847
Rank Name Score Visual
1843 Athlon 5350 3,877
+0.1%
1844 Intel Celeron P4600 3,875
+0.1%
1845 Pentium 4410Y 3,873
+0%
1846 Athlon II P360 3,873
+0%
1847 Phenom II X3 700e 3,873
1848 Core 2 Duo E4400 3,872
+-0%
1849 Athlon II X4 605e 3,872
+-0%
1850 Core 2 Duo T7700 3,870
-0.1%
1851 Celeron 450 3,870
-0.1%
1852 A4-7210 3,869
-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 X3 700e based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,503 Rank: 1517
Rank Name Score Visual
1513 A9-9425 4,503
+0%
1514 A9-9420 4,503
+0%
1515 Core i5-4202Y 4,503
+0%
1516 Celeron 2950M 4,503
+0%
1517 Phenom II X3 700e 4,503
1518 Phenom II X2 560 4,502
+-0%
1519 Pentium 3805U 4,502
+-0%
1520 Celeron 2980U 4,502
+-0%
1521 A6-5357M 4,502
+-0%
1522 Celeron 3955U 4,501
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Phenom II X3 700e based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,486 Rank: 1421
Rank Name Score Visual
1417 Celeron G3930T 4,486
+0%
1418 Pentium N3710 4,486
+0%
1419 Pentium G3450T 4,486
+0%
1420 Core i3-530 4,486
+0%
1421 Phenom II X3 700e 4,486
1422 Core i3-5010U 4,485
+-0%
1423 Pentium G3250T 4,485
+-0%
1424 A8-6410 4,485
+-0%
1425 Athlon 5350 4,485
+-0%
1426 Core m3-6Y30 4,484
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Phenom II X3 700e based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,489 Rank: 1480
Rank Name Score Visual
1476 Athlon II X3 460 4,489
+0%
1477 A6-9500 4,489
+0%
1478 Celeron G1610T 4,489
+0%
1479 Phenom II X3 B73 4,489
+0%
1480 Phenom II X3 700e 4,489
1481 Celeron 3955U 4,488
+-0%
1482 Athlon II X3 450 4,488
+-0%
1483 Xeon W3505 4,488
+-0%
1484 A8-7100 4,488
+-0%
1485 Core i3-4012Y 4,488
+-0%

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Phenom II X3 700e Details

The AMD Phenom II X3 700e stands out for its efficient three-core design and strong single-threaded performance, particularly for its era. Launched in June 2009, it is part of AMD's Phenom II X3 lineup, built on the Heka microarchitecture and fabricated at 45 nm by GlobalFoundries. Despite being over 14 years old, the processor remains notable for its balanced performance and low power consumption, with a 65 W TDP that makes it suitable for energy-conscious desktop builds. The CPU operates at a base frequency of 2.4 GHz, with a locked multiplier limiting overclocking potential. It features 6 MB of L3 cache, 0.488 MB of L2 cache, and 0.122 MB of L1 cache, supporting dual-channel DDR3 memory up to 1333 MT/s. The integrated graphics capability, available only on certain motherboards with compatible chipsets, adds a layer of flexibility for users without discrete GPUs.

In terms of benchmark performance, the Phenom II X3 700e scores 4071 overall, placing it at #1833 out of 2060 processors in the overall ranking. Its single-core score of 3873 ranks it at #1845, showing it still holds its own against many modern low-power and budget CPUs. However, its multicore score of 4367 places it at #1539, indicating that while it remains competitive in single-threaded tasks, its three-core design limits its effectiveness in multi-threaded workloads. This is particularly evident when compared to modern multi-core processors, where even entry-level CPUs outperform it significantly.

The processor supports a range of technologies, including AMD-V for hardware virtualization, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSE4a, and 3DNow! for multimedia and scientific computing. It also supports ECC memory, making it suitable for server and workstation environments where data integrity is crucial. The CPU uses the Socket AM3 interface and PCIe Gen 2 for connectivity, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of motherboards from the era.

As of March 2026, the Phenom II X3 700e is best suited for legacy systems, retro builds, or light office and educational tasks where integrated graphics and low power consumption are priorities. While it falls far behind today’s high-performance processors, its efficiency and affordability make it a viable option for niche use cases. For users seeking modern performance, newer AMD and Intel CPUs offer vastly superior capabilities, but the Phenom II X3 700e remains a testament to AMD’s early efforts in the multi-core desktop market.
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AMD Phenom II X3 700e

Main Specifications

Designer: AMD
Name: Phenom II X3 700e
Cores: 3
Threads: 3
Base Frequency: 2400 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 12x (locked)
Core Name: Heka
Socket: Socket AM3
Package: µPGA
Target Segment: Desktop
TDP: 65 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 124.928 KiB
L2 Cache: 0.488 MiB
L3 Cache: 5.722 MiB

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3

Physical Specifications

Process: 45 nm
Die Area: 258 mm²
Transistor Count: 0.00 billion
Manufacturer: GlobalFoundries

CPU Features

MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 ABM SSE4a AMD-V 3DNow!
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