Phenom II X4 920

Details and Benchmarks for AMD Phenom II X4 920

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

4,218 Rank: 1644
Rank Name Score Visual
1640 Core 2 Duo T9300 4,222
+0.1%
1641 Pentium G6950 4,221
+0.1%
1642 Core 2 Duo P9500 4,221
+0.1%
1643 Phenom II X4 820 4,220
+0%
1644 Phenom II X4 920 4,218
1645 Core 2 Duo E7300 4,218
+0%
1646 Core 2 Duo P9600 4,218
+0%
1647 A6-9200 4,218
+0%
1648 Core i5-450M 4,218
+0%
1649 Intel Pentium P6300 4,217
+-0%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Phenom II X4 920 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,317 Rank: 1705
Rank Name Score Visual
1701 Core i3-370M 4,318
+0%
1702 Xeon 5160 4,318
+0%
1703 Celeron 4205U 4,318
+0%
1704 Celeron J4025 4,318
+0%
1705 Phenom II X4 920 4,317
1706 Athlon II X2 220 4,317
+0%
1707 Phenom X3 8550 4,317
+0%
1708 Core 2 Duo P9700 4,316
+-0%
1709 A6-3400M 4,316
+-0%
1710 Pentium G645T 4,316
+-0%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Phenom II X4 920 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,152 Rank: 1629
Rank Name Score Visual
1625 Core i5-2410M 4,157
+0.1%
1626 Athlon II X4 630 4,157
+0.1%
1627 Phenom II X3 720 4,156
+0.1%
1628 Phenom 9600 4,153
+0%
1629 Phenom II X4 920 4,152
1630 Core 2 Duo P8700 4,150
+-0%
1631 Phenom II X4 830 4,147
-0.1%
1632 Pentium Gold 4415Y 4,146
-0.1%
1633 Phenom II X2 B55 4,146
-0.1%
1634 Athlon X2 240 4,145
-0.2%

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

4,528 Rank: 1318
Rank Name Score Visual
1314 A8-3870K 4,529
+0%
1315 Athlon Silver 7120U 4,529
+0%
1316 Celeron G4900T 4,528
+0%
1317 A8-3850 4,528
+0%
1318 Phenom II X4 920 4,528
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
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Phenom II X4 920 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,526 Rank: 1181
Rank Name Score Visual
1177 Core i3-4160T 4,527
+0%
1178 PRO A10-8770E 4,527
+0%
1179 Celeron J4105 4,526
+0%
1180 Core i5-4200H 4,526
+0%
1181 Phenom II X4 920 4,526
1182 Athlon II X4 630 4,526
+0%
1183 Core i3-4330T 4,526
+0%
1184 Phenom II X4 B93 4,526
+0%
1185 Core i3-1000NG4 4,526
+0%
1186 Core i7-6560U 4,525
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Phenom II X4 920 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,506 Rank: 1367
Rank Name Score Visual
1363 Phenom II X4 850 4,506
+0%
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
1368 A6-3670 4,506
+0%
1369 A6-3650 4,506
+0%
1370 Core i5-2557M 4,505
+-0%
1371 Core i3-2348M 4,505
+-0%
1372 Core i3-2330M 4,505
+-0%

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Phenom II X4 920 Details

Launched in January 2009, the AMD Phenom II X4 920 is a four-core desktop processor built on the Deneb microarchitecture using a 45 nm process. With a base clock of 2.83 GHz and a locked multiplier, it was designed for mainstream performance at the time, targeting users who needed multi-threaded efficiency without the cost of higher-end models. The processor features 6 MB of L3 cache and operates on the Socket LGA771, requiring motherboards with compatible chipsets such as the AMD 700, 800, and 900 series or NVIDIA nForce 630a/700a/900a. It supports DDR3 1066 memory in dual-channel mode, delivering up to 17 GB/s of memory bandwidth, and includes ECC memory support, a rare feature for consumer-grade CPUs that makes it suitable for small-scale workstations or server-like tasks. Despite its age, the Phenom II X4 920 still holds a place in older systems due to its robust core count and integrated memory controller.

The Phenom II X4 920 does not include integrated graphics by default, but certain motherboards with compatible chipsets can provide basic display output through their onboard graphics. This processor lacks a dedicated GPU, meaning users must rely on discrete graphics cards for any visual rendering. It supports a range of modern instruction sets for its era, including SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AES-NI, and AMD-V virtualization technology, making it capable of handling both legacy software and early-generation virtualization workloads. However, it does not support simultaneous multithreading, limiting its ability to fully utilize all cores in highly parallel applications.

In benchmark testing, the Phenom II X4 920 scores 4218 overall, placing it at #1644 out of 2060 CPUs in the Passmark database. Its single-core performance measures 4152, ranking #1629, while its multicore score of 4317 places it at #1705. These results indicate that while the processor performs adequately for basic productivity and older games, it falls significantly behind modern CPUs. In comparison to current high-end processors like the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX (score: 9492), the Phenom II X4 920 is approximately 76% slower in overall performance. Its strongest category is multicore performance, where it outperforms many older dual-core CPUs but is dwarfed by contemporary quad- and octa-core designs.

As of March 2026, the Phenom II X4 920 is considered obsolete in mainstream computing due to its age and limited scalability. Its 80 W TDP and 45 nm manufacturing process make it less efficient than modern energy-optimized designs, and its lack of support for newer instruction sets limits compatibility with modern software. While it remains a viable option for legacy systems or retro builds, its performance is no longer competitive with anything currently on the market. For users seeking a modern alternative, processors like the Ryzen 5 9600X or Core i5-14600K would offer a quantum leap in both single- and multicore performance while consuming less power and offering vastly improved memory and PCIe support.
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AMD Phenom II X4 920

Main Specifications

Designer: AMD
Name: Phenom II X4 920
Model Number: E5440
Cores: 4
Threads: 2
Base Frequency: 2830 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 14x (locked)
Core Name: Deneb
Socket: LGA771
Package: µPGA
Target Segment: Desktop
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 80 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
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 0 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 17 GB/s
ECC Support: Yes

PCI-Express Specifications

PCIe Revision: 2.0
PCIe Lanes: 12
PCIe Configuration: up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8 & 2x4

Integrated Graphics

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