Phenom II X4 975

Details and Benchmarks for AMD Phenom II X4 975

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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.
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AMD Phenom II X4 975

Main Specifications

Designer: AMD
Name: Phenom II X4 975
Model Number: G3260
Cores: 2
Threads: 2
Base Frequency: 3300 MHz
Socket: FCLGA1150
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 53 W

Cache Specifications

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3-1333, DDR3L-1333 @ 1.5V
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 0 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 21.3 GB/s
ECC Support: Yes

PCI-Express Specifications

PCIe Revision: Up to 3.0
PCIe Lanes: 16
PCIe Configuration: Up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4

Integrated Graphics

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