Phenom II X4 970 Benchmarks & Performance Report

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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.