Phenom II X4 970

Details and Benchmarks for AMD Phenom II X4 970

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

4,532 Rank: 1257
Rank Name Score Visual
1253 Celeron G1840 4,534
+0%
1254 Xeon X5560 4,533
+0%
1255 A10-5800B 4,533
+0%
1256 Core i7-880 4,533
+0%
1257 Phenom II X4 970 4,532
1258 Core i7-3537U 4,532
+0%
1259 Core i5-4300U 4,529
-0.1%
1260 Core i3-7100U 4,529
-0.1%
1261 Pentium 5405U 4,529
-0.1%
1262 Core M-5Y51 4,529
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Phenom II X4 970 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,603 Rank: 1084
Rank Name Score Visual
1080 Core i7-4870HQ 4,607
+0.1%
1081 Core i7-4600M 4,606
+0.1%
1082 Core i7-5550U 4,605
+0%
1083 Core i3-4170 4,603
+0%
1084 Phenom II X4 970 4,603
1085 Core i3-4360 4,602
+-0%
1086 Core i7-5557U 4,602
+-0%
1087 Intel Pentium P6100 4,601
+-0%
1088 Core i3-7300T 4,601
+-0%
1089 Phenom II X6 1065T 4,601
+-0%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Phenom II X4 970 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,484 Rank: 1301
Rank Name Score Visual
1297 Xeon E5-2420 v2 4,494
+0.2%
1298 Core i5-2430M 4,493
+0.2%
1299 A9-9430 4,493
+0.2%
1300 Core i5-670 4,486
+0%
1301 Phenom II X4 970 4,484
1302 Core i7-2640M 4,483
+-0%
1303 Xeon W3520 4,481
-0.1%
1304 Xeon E5-2608L v4 4,480
-0.1%
1305 Celeron 3965U 4,480
-0.1%
1306 Phenom II X4 975 4,479
-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 970 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,549 Rank: 1175
Rank Name Score Visual
1171 Core i7-6500U 4,549
+0%
1172 Core i5-7200U 4,549
+0%
1173 Core i3-7167U 4,549
+0%
1174 Pentium G3430 4,549
+0%
1175 Phenom II X4 970 4,549
1176 Core i7-5500U 4,549
+0%
1177 Xeon E5606 4,549
+0%
1178 Ryzen Embedded V1202B 4,548
+-0%
1179 Core i3-3240 4,548
+-0%
1180 Core i5-3470T 4,548
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Phenom II X4 970 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,556 Rank: 1036
Rank Name Score Visual
1032 Xeon E5540 4,557
+0%
1033 Core i3-4370 4,556
+0%
1034 A12-9800 4,556
+0%
1035 Xeon X3440 4,556
+0%
1036 Phenom II X4 970 4,556
1037 Core i5-6350HQ 4,555
+-0%
1038 Core i3-7300T 4,555
+-0%
1039 Core i5-2300 4,555
+-0%
1040 Core i3-6098P 4,554
+-0%
1041 Xeon L5638 4,554
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Phenom II X4 970 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,523 Rank: 1247
Rank Name Score Visual
1243 A8 PRO-7600B 4,525
+0%
1244 Core i5-2435M 4,524
+0%
1245 A12-9730P 4,524
+0%
1246 Core i5-8200Y 4,524
+0%
1247 Phenom II X4 970 4,523
1248 Pentium G4500T 4,522
+-0%
1249 A10-5700 4,522
+-0%
1250 Core i3-3120M 4,522
+-0%
1251 Core i3-5005U 4,522
+-0%
1252 Core i3-2100T 4,522
+-0%

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Phenom II X4 970 Details

The Phenom II X4 970, released by AMD in 2010, represents a significant step in the evolution of desktop processors during the late 2000s, offering a robust quad-core design at a competitive price point. Built on the K10 microarchitecture, it was one of the last mainstream AMD CPUs to use a 45 nm process before the company transitioned to more advanced nodes. Though now over 13 years old, the Phenom II X4 970 still holds relevance in legacy systems and budget builds where modern performance is not required.

This processor features four cores with a base clock speed of 2.7 GHz and a turbo frequency of 3.4 GHz, enabling it to handle a range of multitasking and productivity workloads. It supports a 5 GT/s HyperTransport bus and operates on a 64-bit architecture, ensuring compatibility with modern software despite its age. The CPU is designed for the FCLGA1155 socket and has a TDP of 65 W, making it moderately power-efficient for its era.

The Phenom II X4 970 is equipped with a 2 MB L2 cache and a shared 6 MB L3 cache, which helps maintain performance in multi-threaded applications. It supports dual-channel DDR3 memory up to 1600 MHz, with a maximum memory capacity of 32 GB and a peak memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. These features were considered high-end when launched and contributed to its strong performance in multi-core workloads.

Despite its age, the Phenom II X4 970 achieves an overall Passmark score of 4532, placing it at #1257 out of 2060 processors in the benchmark database. In single-core performance, it scores 4484, ranking #1301, and in multicore performance, it reaches 4603, ranking #1083. These results show that while the processor is no longer competitive with modern CPUs, it still holds its own against older and budget-tier processors from the early 2010s, such as the Core i3-4360 and Pentium P6100.

The Phenom II X4 970 lacks integrated graphics, requiring a discrete GPU for display output. It supports a range of advanced features including SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AES-NI, and x86-64, making it capable of running most software from its era. However, it does not include newer technologies like Intel's vPro or TXT, which are common in modern business-oriented CPUs.

As of March 2026, the Phenom II X4 970 is best suited for legacy systems, retro computing projects, or entry-level tasks where modern processing power is not required. While it falls far behind today's top-tier processors like the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX or Core Ultra 9 285K, it remains a reliable option for users maintaining older hardware or seeking a low-cost upgrade for basic computing needs.
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AMD Phenom II X4 970

Main Specifications

Designer: AMD
Name: Phenom II X4 970
Model Number: i5-3340M
Cores: 2
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 2700 MHz
Socket: FCBGA1023, FCPGA988
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 35 W

Cache Specifications

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3/L/-RS 1333/1600
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 0 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 25.6 GB/s
ECC Support: No

PCI-Express Specifications

PCIe Revision: 3.0
PCIe Lanes: 1
PCIe Configuration: 1x16, 2x8, 1x8 2x4

Integrated Graphics

GPU: HD Graphics 4000
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 1250 MHz

Physical Specifications

Process: 22 nm
Word Size: 64-bit

CPU Features

SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX2 AES x86-64 HT EIST TXT vPro VT-x VT-d EPT Secure Key SMEP SIPP IPT TSX Flex Memory FMA
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