Phenom II X4 975 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 975 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,493 Rank: 1291

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
1287	Celeron 4305U	4,503	+0.2%
1288	FX-6120	4,501	+0.2%
1289	Xeon E3-1220	4,501	+0.2%
1290	Core i5-3437U	4,496	+0.1%
1291	Phenom II X4 975	4,493
1292	Xeon X3440	4,492	+-0%
1293	A8-7670K	4,492	+-0%
1294	Pentium G2030	4,491	+-0%
1295	Athlon II X2 265	4,489	-0.1%
1296	Celeron G4930T	4,488	-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Phenom II X4 975 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,515 Rank: 1200

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
1196	Core i5-6360U	4,518	+0.1%
1197	Core i3-7130U	4,517	+0%
1198	Core i3-4130T	4,516	+0%
1199	Core i3-4130	4,515	+0%
1200	Phenom II X4 975	4,515
1201	Phenom II X4 840	4,514	+-0%
1202	Xeon W5590	4,513	+-0%
1203	Core i7-2655LE	4,512	-0.1%
1204	Phenom II X4 850	4,512	-0.1%
1205	Xeon E5520	4,511	-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Phenom II X4 975 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,479 Rank: 1306

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
1302	Core i7-2640M	4,483	+0.1%
1303	Xeon W3520	4,481	+0%
1304	Xeon E5-2608L v4	4,480	+0%
1305	Celeron 3965U	4,480	+0%
1306	Phenom II X4 975	4,479
1307	Pentium J6426	4,479	+0%
1308	Pentium G870	4,478	+-0%
1309	Phenom 9850	4,478	+-0%
1310	Athlon II X4 641	4,477	+-0%
1311	A10 PRO-7850B	4,476	-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 975 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,544 Rank: 1202

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
1198	Phenom II X4 965	4,545	+0%
1199	Phenom II X4 B60	4,545	+0%
1200	Pentium G4400	4,544	+0%
1201	Core i5-6360U	4,544	+0%
1202	Phenom II X4 975	4,544
1203	Phenom II X4 B55	4,544	+0%
1204	Pentium G3450T	4,544	+0%
1205	Core i3-4150T	4,544	+0%
1206	Pentium G3258	4,543	+-0%
1207	Pentium G3260	4,543	+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Phenom II X4 975 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,546 Rank: 1070

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
1066	Phenom II X4 B55	4,547	+0%
1067	Athlon X4 860K	4,547	+0%
1068	Core i5-7260U	4,546	+0%
1069	Core i3-4350	4,546	+0%
1070	Phenom II X4 975	4,546
1071	A10-7850K	4,546	+0%
1072	Xeon E5520	4,546	+0%
1073	Pentium Silver J5040	4,546	+0%
1074	Core i5-6287U	4,545	+-0%
1075	Core i3-10110U	4,545	+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Phenom II X4 975 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,518 Rank: 1280

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
1276	Celeron G4920	4,518	+0%
1277	Celeron G4900	4,518	+0%
1278	Pentium G3258	4,518	+0%
1279	Pentium G3460	4,518	+0%
1280	Phenom II X4 975	4,518
1281	Xeon E5450	4,518	+0%
1282	Phenom II X4 840T	4,518	+0%
1283	Core i5-3317U	4,518	+0%
1284	Pentium G3450T	4,518	+0%
1285	FX-7600P	4,517	+-0%

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Phenom II X4 975 Details

Ranking #1291 of 2060 in overall performance, the AMD Phenom II X4 975 represents a mid-tier desktop processor from an era when quad-core designs were becoming mainstream. Released in 2010, this processor is now over 15 years old, placing it firmly in the category of legacy hardware. Despite its age, the Phenom II X4 975 continues to serve niche roles in older systems or as a budget upgrade option for basic computing tasks. Built on AMD’s 45 nm architecture and featuring a 3.3 GHz base clock with a 3.2 GHz turbo frequency, the processor is designed for the FCLGA1150 socket, which was used in early 2nd-generation Intel Core platforms but is not compatible with modern systems. Its four cores and four threads provide modest multitasking capabilities, though its single-core performance lags behind contemporary processors.

The Phenom II X4 975 features a 22 nm process node, which is unusual for its generation, suggesting potential confusion in the data provided. It operates at a 53 W TDP and supports DDR3-1333 memory, with a maximum capacity of 32 GB across two channels. Memory bandwidth is capped at 21.3 GB/s, limiting its ability to handle memory-intensive applications. The integrated graphics, labeled as HD Graphics with an Intel designer, appears to be a misattribution, as AMD did not produce Intel-branded GPUs. This component, operating at 350 MHz base frequency and capable of supporting up to three displays, is a rudimentary solution best suited for basic multimedia use.

In benchmark testing, the Phenom II X4 975 achieves a single-core score of 4479 and a multicore score of 4515, resulting in an overall score of 4493. It ranks slightly above its sibling, the Phenom II X4 840, but trails behind more modern Intel Core i3 and Pentium models. While its single-core performance is competitive with some low-power mobile processors like the Celeron 3965U, its multicore performance is outpaced by nearly all current-generation CPUs. The processor supports a range of advanced features, including SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AES-NI, and Intel vPro, though the inclusion of Intel-specific technologies in an AMD processor suggests data inconsistencies.

As of March 2026, the Phenom II X4 975 is best suited for legacy systems, retro computing projects, or as a low-cost option in environments where modern performance is not required. Its lack of support for newer memory types and PCIe 4.0/5.0 limits its utility in modern builds. While it remains a testament to AMD’s early quad-core efforts, it is no longer viable for demanding workloads such as video editing, gaming, or software development. For users seeking a capable modern alternative, even a modest Intel Core i3 or AMD Ryzen 3 processor would offer vastly superior performance and future-proofing.