Phenom II X3 710

Details and Benchmarks for AMD Phenom II X3 710

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

4,234 Rank: 1620
Rank Name Score Visual
1616 Atom C3558 4,237
+0.1%
1617 Core i5-460M 4,237
+0.1%
1618 Celeron N4000 4,234
+0%
1619 Athlon II X4 630 4,234
+0%
1620 Phenom II X3 710 4,234
1621 Core 2 Quad Q9400 4,233
+-0%
1622 Core i7-2610UE 4,232
+-0%
1623 A6-9210 4,232
+-0%
1624 Phenom 9150e 4,232
+-0%
1625 Pentium 3825U 4,232
+-0%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Phenom II X3 710 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,394 Rank: 1473
Rank Name Score Visual
1469 Core i3-3120M 4,395
+0%
1470 Core i5-661 4,395
+0%
1471 Core i7-5500U 4,394
+0%
1472 Core i5-3320M 4,394
+0%
1473 Phenom II X3 710 4,394
1474 Core i5-4210M 4,392
+-0%
1475 Core i3-2120 4,392
+-0%
1476 Pentium G850 4,392
+-0%
1477 A8-3800 4,391
-0.1%
1478 Phenom II X2 560 4,391
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Phenom II X3 710 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,128 Rank: 1652
Rank Name Score Visual
1648 A4-4000 4,131
+0.1%
1649 Core 2 Duo P8600 4,131
+0.1%
1650 A6-9200 4,130
+0%
1651 Xeon X3220 4,129
+0%
1652 Phenom II X3 710 4,128
1653 Xeon E5-2650L v2 4,127
+-0%
1654 Phenom II N830 4,126
+-0%
1655 Celeron J4105 4,125
-0.1%
1656 Intel Core i5-480M 4,123
-0.1%
1657 Athlon II X3 425 4,122
-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 710 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,509 Rank: 1467
Rank Name Score Visual
1463 Athlon II X4 600e 4,510
+0%
1464 Celeron N3450 4,509
+0%
1465 Pentium G630 4,509
+0%
1466 A6-9500E 4,509
+0%
1467 Phenom II X3 710 4,509
1468 Core i5-540M 4,509
+0%
1469 A6-5400B 4,509
+0%
1470 A6-3600 4,509
+0%
1471 Atom x7-E3950 4,509
+0%
1472 Core i3-2370M 4,508
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Phenom II X3 710 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,492 Rank: 1381
Rank Name Score Visual
1377 Celeron G4900T 4,492
+0%
1378 Core i3-2120T 4,492
+0%
1379 Core i3-3120M 4,492
+0%
1380 A10-5750M 4,492
+0%
1381 Phenom II X3 710 4,492
1382 Core i7-620M 4,492
+0%
1383 Core i5-580M 4,492
+0%
1384 Core i7-8500Y 4,492
+0%
1385 Celeron G3900 4,491
+-0%
1386 Core i5-2510E 4,491
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Phenom II X3 710 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,490 Rank: 1470
Rank Name Score Visual
1466 A10-5745M 4,491
+0%
1467 Core i5-560M 4,491
+0%
1468 Core i7-2610UE 4,490
+0%
1469 Athlon II X3 455 4,490
+0%
1470 Phenom II X3 710 4,490
1471 Core i5-4300Y 4,490
+0%
1472 Celeron G1820TE 4,490
+0%
1473 Pentium G645T 4,490
+0%
1474 Atom x7-E3950 4,490
+0%
1475 Atom C3508 4,489
+-0%

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Phenom II X3 710 Details

Launched in February 2009, the AMD Phenom II X3 710 is a three-core desktop processor built on the Heka microarchitecture, representing an early entry in AMD's transition to a more competitive multi-core lineup. Though long past its prime, the Phenom II X3 710 remains notable for its 45 nm process node and integration of 758 million transistors, which allowed for a relatively high L3 cache of 6 MB. Operating at a base frequency of 2.6 GHz with a turbo boost up to 2.8 GHz, it was designed to deliver strong performance for its time, particularly in multi-threaded applications, despite lacking integrated graphics. The processor uses the Socket AM3 interface and supports dual-channel DDR3 memory up to 1333 MT/s, with a maximum system memory capacity of 8 GB and a memory bandwidth of 21.3 GB/s.

The Phenom II X3 710 is a quad-core processor in name only, as it features only three active cores, with the fourth core disabled in manufacturing. It supports ECC memory, making it suitable for entry-level workstation environments, and includes a locked multiplier, limiting its overclocking potential. With a TDP of 95 W, the processor requires adequate cooling, and while it supports advanced features like SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AES-NI, and AMD-V virtualization, it lacks modern instruction sets such as AVX-512. The lack of integrated graphics means users must rely on a discrete GPU or motherboard chipsets with integrated graphics capabilities.

In benchmark testing, the Phenom II X3 710 achieves an Overall Score of 4234, ranking #1618 out of 2060 processors, with a Singlecore Score of 4128 (#1652) and a Multicore Score of 4394 (#1471). These results place it behind several contemporary Intel and AMD processors, including the Core i3-3120M and A6-9200, but ahead of lower-tier models such as the Celeron J4105 and Pentium G850. The multicore performance is its strongest category, indicating that the processor excels in multi-threaded workloads, though its single-core performance is significantly weaker compared to modern CPUs.

As of March 2026, the Phenom II X3 710 is no longer competitive in the mainstream or enthusiast market, where processors like the Ryzen 9 9950X3D and Core Ultra 9 285K dominate the top ranks. However, it remains a viable option for legacy systems, retro builds, or budget computing where integrated graphics and modern features are not required. Its legacy is tied to AMD’s efforts to close the performance gap with Intel during the late 2000s, and while it has been rendered obsolete by technological advances, it still serves as a testament to the evolution of multi-core desktop processors.
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AMD Phenom II X3 710

Main Specifications

Designer: AMD
Name: Phenom II X3 710
Model Number: i7-720QM
Cores: 4
Threads: 8
Base Frequency: 1600 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 13x (locked)
Core Name: Heka
Socket: PGA988
Package: µPGA
Target Segment: Desktop
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 45 W

Cache Specifications

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

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3 1066/1333
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 0 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 21 GB/s
ECC Support: No

PCI-Express Specifications

PCIe Revision: 2
PCIe Lanes: 16
PCIe Configuration: 1x16, 2x8

Integrated Graphics

GPU: HD Graphics
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 667 MHz

Physical Specifications

Process: 45 nm
Die Area: 258 mm²
Transistor Count: 0.00 billion
Word Size: 64-bit

CPU Features

MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 ABM AES x86-64 HT EIST TXT vPro VT-x VT-d EPT Secure Key SMEP SIPP IPT SSE4a AMD-V TSX Flex Memory FMA 3DNow!
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