Phenom II X4 850

Details and Benchmarks for AMD Phenom II X4 850

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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 X4 850 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,378 Rank: 1433
Rank Name Score Visual
1429 Athlon II X4 631 4,381
+0.1%
1430 PRO A10-8750B 4,381
+0.1%
1431 Celeron G1840T 4,379
+0%
1432 A8-7500 4,378
+0%
1433 Phenom II X4 850 4,378
1434 Pentium G640 4,378
+0%
1435 Core i5-3337U 4,378
+0%
1436 Xeon E5620 4,377
+-0%
1437 Phenom II X4 960T 4,377
+-0%
1438 Core i5-2557M 4,376
+-0%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Phenom II X4 850 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,512 Rank: 1204
Rank Name Score Visual
1200 Phenom II X4 975 4,515
+0.1%
1201 Phenom II X4 840 4,514
+0%
1202 Xeon W5590 4,513
+0%
1203 Core i7-2655LE 4,512
+0%
1204 Phenom II X4 850 4,512
1205 Xeon E5520 4,511
+-0%
1206 Core i5-3570S 4,511
+-0%
1207 A10-5800B 4,510
+-0%
1208 Pentium Gold G6405 4,510
+-0%
1209 Core i3-8145U 4,509
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Phenom II X4 850 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,288 Rank: 1496
Rank Name Score Visual
1492 Xeon E5630 4,297
+0.2%
1493 Core 2 Duo T9900 4,296
+0.2%
1494 Xeon L5638 4,294
+0.1%
1495 Athlon II X2 260 4,289
+0%
1496 Phenom II X4 850 4,288
1497 Core i3-4030U 4,288
+0%
1498 Core i3-540 4,288
+0%
1499 Xeon X5472 4,286
+-0%
1500 A4-5300 4,286
+-0%
1501 Phenom II X2 550 4,284
-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 X4 850 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,527 Rank: 1323
Rank Name Score Visual
1319 Core i5-661 4,528
+0%
1320 Core M3-7Y30 4,527
+0%
1321 Core m7-6Y75 4,527
+0%
1322 Core i3-2100 4,527
+0%
1323 Phenom II X4 850 4,527
1324 Pentium G2030 4,527
+0%
1325 Core i7-3517U 4,527
+0%
1326 Phenom II X4 910e 4,527
+0%
1327 Core i7-3689Y 4,527
+0%
1328 FX-7500 4,527
+0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Phenom II X4 850 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,542 Rank: 1094
Rank Name Score Visual
1090 Pentium Gold G5420T 4,542
+0%
1091 Core i5-7267U 4,542
+0%
1092 Core i3-8145U 4,542
+0%
1093 Core i3-4330 4,542
+0%
1094 Phenom II X4 850 4,542
1095 FX-4320 4,542
+0%
1096 A10 PRO-7800B 4,542
+0%
1097 Core i7-860S 4,541
+-0%
1098 PRO A8-8650B 4,541
+-0%
1099 Core i7-7560U 4,540
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Phenom II X4 850 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,506 Rank: 1363
Rank Name Score Visual
1359 Core i5-660 4,507
+0%
1360 Celeron 4305U 4,507
+0%
1361 Core i3-2350M 4,506
+0%
1362 Atom C3558 4,506
+0%
1363 Phenom II X4 850 4,506
1364 Celeron G1850 4,506
+0%
1365 Phenom II X4 940 4,506
+0%
1366 Phenom II X4 925 4,506
+0%
1367 Phenom II X4 920 4,506
+0%
1368 A6-3670 4,506
+0%

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Phenom II X4 850 Details

For users seeking a budget-friendly desktop processor with integrated graphics support and reliable performance for general computing tasks, the AMD Phenom II X4 850 remains a notable option from an earlier era of computing. Released in June 2011, this CPU is built on the Propus microarchitecture and was part of AMD's Phenom II X4 lineup, targeting mainstream desktop users who required multi-core processing without the need for high-end performance. As of March 2026, the Phenom II X4 850 is considered an older device, with its 45 nm manufacturing process and 65 W TDP placing it well behind modern energy-efficient designs. Despite its age, it still holds relevance in legacy systems or for users maintaining older hardware.

The Phenom II X4 850 features four physical cores and operates at a base clock speed of 3.1 GHz, with a turbo frequency of 3.1 GHz. It uses the FCLGA1155 socket and supports dual-channel DDR3 memory up to 1333 MT/s, with a maximum memory capacity of 32 GB. The processor includes a total of 0.122 MiB of L1 cache and 0.488 MiB of L2 cache, with no shared L3 cache. It supports ECC memory and includes features such as AES encryption, AVX2, and AMD-V virtualization, which enhance security and virtual machine performance. However, it lacks simultaneous multithreading, meaning it does not support SMT, limiting its ability to handle multithreaded workloads efficiently.

Integrated graphics are not built into the CPU itself, but certain motherboards with compatible chipsets—such as those based on the AMD 700, 800, or 900 series—can provide basic graphics capabilities through the onboard HD Graphics engine. This engine operates at a base frequency of 650 MHz and can burst up to 1050 MHz, supporting up to three displays. While this integration is minimal by today’s standards, it allows the processor to function without a discrete GPU in basic scenarios.

In benchmark testing, the Phenom II X4 850 scores 4378 overall, placing it at #1432 out of 2060 processors. Its single-core score is 4288 (#1496), and its multicore score is 4512 (#1203). These results place it above some older dual-core and quad-core processors like the Core i5-2557M and Pentium Silver J5040 but below more modern mid-range CPUs. The processor’s strongest category is multicore performance, where it ranks higher than many of its contemporaries, though its single-core score is relatively modest compared to modern standards. The performance gap to the top-ranked processors—such as the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX and Core Ultra 9 285K—remains substantial, with the Phenom II X4 850 operating at a fraction of the speed of today’s flagship CPUs.

In summary, the Phenom II X4 850 is best suited for basic desktop computing, light office tasks, and legacy system maintenance. Its integrated graphics support, ECC memory, and virtualization features provide some utility in specific environments, but its age and performance limitations make it unsuitable for modern gaming, content creation, or high-demand applications. As of March 2026, it remains a relic of the early 2010s, serving niche roles in older systems rather than competing in the current CPU market.
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AMD Phenom II X4 850

Main Specifications

Designer: AMD
Name: Phenom II X4 850
Model Number: G2120
Cores: 2
Threads: 2
Base Frequency: 3100 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 16.5xx (locked)
Core Name: Propus
Socket: FCLGA1155
Package: µPGA
Target Segment: Desktop
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 55 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 124.928 KiB
L2 Cache: 0.488 MiB

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3 1333/1600
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 0 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 25.6 GB/s
ECC Support: Yes

PCI-Express Specifications

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

Integrated Graphics

GPU: HD Graphics
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 1050 MHz

Physical Specifications

Process: 22 nm
Die Area: 169 mm²
Transistor Count: 0.00 billion
Manufacturer: GlobalFoundries
Word Size: 64-bit

CPU Features

MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX2 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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