Phenom II X4 900e

Details and Benchmarks for AMD Phenom II X4 900e

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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 900e based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,113 Rank: 1788
Rank Name Score Visual
1784 Core 2 Duo P9300 4,117
+0.1%
1785 Pentium 4405Y 4,116
+0.1%
1786 Pentium T4400 4,115
+0%
1787 Core 2 Duo T9500 4,114
+0%
1788 Phenom II X4 900e 4,113
1789 Celeron B830 4,111
+-0%
1790 Core 2 Duo P7550 4,111
+-0%
1791 A6-3620 4,109
-0.1%
1792 Core 2 Duo P8400 4,109
-0.1%
1793 Pentium J4205 4,107
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Phenom II X4 900e based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,421 Rank: 1406
Rank Name Score Visual
1402 Phenom II X4 840T 4,423
+0%
1403 Phenom II X4 910 4,423
+0%
1404 Core i5-6200U 4,422
+0%
1405 Athlon II X2 265 4,422
+0%
1406 Phenom II X4 900e 4,421
1407 PRO A8-8650B 4,421
+0%
1408 Xeon X5687 4,420
+-0%
1409 Celeron N4100 4,419
+-0%
1410 Xeon D-1527 4,418
-0.1%
1411 Core i7-4510U 4,418
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Phenom II X4 900e based on single-threaded benchmark results.

3,907 Rank: 1827
Rank Name Score Visual
1823 Atom C3758 3,917
+0.3%
1824 A4-3320M 3,917
+0.3%
1825 Core 2 Duo T5850 3,910
+0.1%
1826 Celeron B810 3,907
+0%
1827 Phenom II X4 900e 3,907
1828 A6-6310 3,907
+0%
1829 Atom x7-E3950 3,901
-0.2%
1830 Celeron B830 3,900
-0.2%
1831 Sempron 140 3,900
-0.2%
1832 Pentium 957 3,895
-0.3%

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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 900e based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,525 Rank: 1348
Rank Name Score Visual
1344 Core i3-7020U 4,525
+0%
1345 Phenom II X4 830 4,525
+0%
1346 Core i5-3427U 4,525
+0%
1347 A8-3820 4,525
+0%
1348 Phenom II X4 900e 4,525
1349 Phenom II X4 820 4,525
+0%
1350 Athlon II X4 645 4,524
+-0%
1351 Pentium 5405U 4,524
+-0%
1352 Pentium 4417U 4,524
+-0%
1353 Pentium 4415U 4,524
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Phenom II X4 900e based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,516 Rank: 1239
Rank Name Score Visual
1235 Core i7-3687U 4,516
+0%
1236 Athlon II X4 620 4,516
+0%
1237 Xeon E3-1220L v2 4,516
+0%
1238 Athlon II X4 610e 4,516
+0%
1239 Phenom II X4 900e 4,516
1240 Core i7-2640M 4,515
+-0%
1241 Core i5-6200U 4,515
+-0%
1242 Core i3-2120 4,515
+-0%
1243 Athlon II X3 460 4,515
+-0%
1244 Phenom II X4 810 4,515
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Phenom II X4 900e based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,509 Rank: 1346
Rank Name Score Visual
1342 Pentium G3240 4,509
+0%
1343 Pentium G3220 4,509
+0%
1344 Pentium 4415U 4,509
+0%
1345 Core i3-4010U 4,509
+0%
1346 Phenom II X4 900e 4,509
1347 Pentium 4405U 4,508
+-0%
1348 Phenom II X4 840 4,508
+-0%
1349 Pentium 4417U 4,508
+-0%
1350 A12-9700P 4,508
+-0%
1351 Phenom II X4 905e 4,508
+-0%

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Phenom II X4 900e Details

For users seeking a budget-friendly, energy-efficient desktop processor with integrated graphics capability, the AMD Phenom II X4 900e offers a surprisingly capable entry point—especially for light productivity and legacy system upgrades. Launched in June 2009, this processor is now well over 14 years old, placing it firmly in the category of older hardware that still holds relevance in niche environments such as embedded systems, retro computing, or low-power office workstations. Despite its age, the Phenom II X4 900e remains part of AMD’s Deneb architecture lineup and is built on a 45 nm process node by GlobalFoundries, featuring 758 million transistors and a 65 W TDP, which contributes to its relatively low power consumption for its era.

The chip is designed for the desktop market and uses the Socket AM3 interface, compatible with AMD 700, 800, and 900 series chipsets, as well as select nForce motherboards. It features four cores and four threads, with no simultaneous multithreading support, and operates at a base frequency of 2.4 GHz, which was competitive at launch. While the multiplier is locked, limiting overclocking potential, the processor delivers solid single-threaded performance for its time, particularly in applications that rely on legacy software or older operating systems. Its L1 cache totals 0.122 MiB, L2 cache is 0.488 MiB, and it includes a substantial 5.722 MiB L3 cache, which enhances performance in memory-intensive workloads.

Memory support includes DDR3 with a dual-channel interface, rated at up to 1333 MT/s, and it supports ECC memory, making it suitable for mission-critical systems where data integrity is essential. The processor also supports AMD-V virtualization, improving performance in virtual machine environments. While the Phenom II X4 900e does not have integrated graphics, certain motherboards with compatible chipsets can provide this functionality, offering flexibility in system design.

Benchmark results reflect its age and positioning. In overall performance, it scores 4113, placing it at #1788 out of 2060 CPUs, with a single-core score of 3907 (#1826) and a multicore score of 4421 (#1406). While these numbers are modest by today’s standards, they place it above many modern low-power processors like the Celeron N4100 and Pentium 957, and slightly ahead of the Xeon X5687 and Xeon X5460. However, it trails behind contemporary high-end CPUs such as the Ryzen Threadripper 9995WX and Core Ultra 9 285K, which dominate the top 50 lists in both single- and multicore performance.

As of March 2026, the Phenom II X4 900e is best suited for basic computing tasks, light office work, media playback, and legacy system maintenance. Its low power draw and ECC support make it a practical choice for older servers or embedded applications, but it is no longer competitive in gaming, content creation, or high-performance computing. For users with existing AM3-based systems, it remains a viable upgrade path for extending the life of older hardware, though newer platforms with modern architectures and features would offer significantly better performance and efficiency.
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AMD Phenom II X4 900e

Main Specifications

Designer: AMD
Name: Phenom II X4 900e
Cores: 4
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 2400 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 12x (locked)
Core Name: Deneb
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

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