Phenom II X4 B93

Details and Benchmarks for AMD Phenom II X4 B93

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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 B93 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,247 Rank: 1602
Rank Name Score Visual
1598 Celeron J4005 4,250
+0.1%
1599 Atom C3858 4,250
+0.1%
1600 Celeron J4105 4,249
+0%
1601 Core i3-4010U 4,247
+0%
1602 Phenom II X4 B93 4,247
1603 Celeron 3865U 4,246
+-0%
1604 Celeron N2820 4,246
+-0%
1605 Celeron 1037U 4,244
-0.1%
1606 Core 2 Duo E6750 4,244
-0.1%
1607 A8-3820 4,244
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Phenom II X4 B93 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,459 Rank: 1306
Rank Name Score Visual
1302 Pentium G3460 4,459
+0%
1303 FX-6100 4,459
+0%
1304 Phenom II X4 905e 4,459
+0%
1305 Core i7-930 4,459
+0%
1306 Phenom II X4 B93 4,459
1307 PRO A10-9700E 4,458
+-0%
1308 Core M 5Y70 4,457
+-0%
1309 Core i5-5300U 4,457
+-0%
1310 Core i7-4500U 4,457
+-0%
1311 Core i5-3427U 4,457
+-0%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Phenom II X4 B93 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,105 Rank: 1679
Rank Name Score Visual
1675 Celeron G1610T 4,107
+0%
1676 Core i3-2312M 4,106
+0%
1677 Intel Core i5-450M 4,105
+0%
1678 Core i5-4202Y 4,105
+0%
1679 Phenom II X4 B93 4,105
1680 Core 2 Duo E6850 4,102
-0.1%
1681 Celeron E3400 4,101
-0.1%
1682 Celeron E3300 4,095
-0.2%
1683 Pentium B950 4,092
-0.3%
1684 Phenom II X4 820 4,092
-0.3%

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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 B93 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,533 Rank: 1286
Rank Name Score Visual
1282 Phenom II X4 960T 4,533
+0%
1283 Xeon E5506 4,533
+0%
1284 Core i5-5350U 4,533
+0%
1285 Core i3-5157U 4,533
+0%
1286 Phenom II X4 B93 4,533
1287 Core i7-8500Y 4,533
+0%
1288 Core i7-7Y75 4,532
+-0%
1289 Core i5-7Y54 4,532
+-0%
1290 Pentium G2120 4,532
+-0%
1291 Celeron G1850 4,532
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Phenom II X4 B93 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,526 Rank: 1184
Rank Name Score Visual
1180 Core i5-4200H 4,526
+0%
1181 Phenom II X4 920 4,526
+0%
1182 Athlon II X4 630 4,526
+0%
1183 Core i3-4330T 4,526
+0%
1184 Phenom II X4 B93 4,526
1185 Core i3-1000NG4 4,526
+0%
1186 Core i7-6560U 4,525
+-0%
1187 Core i7-6500U 4,525
+-0%
1188 Core i3-3240 4,525
+-0%
1189 Core i7-3520M 4,525
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Phenom II X4 B93 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,508 Rank: 1354
Rank Name Score Visual
1350 A12-9700P 4,508
+0%
1351 Phenom II X4 905e 4,508
+0%
1352 A10-9600P 4,508
+0%
1353 Core i3-4005U 4,508
+0%
1354 Phenom II X4 B93 4,508
1355 Celeron J4105 4,507
+-0%
1356 Pentium 5405U 4,507
+-0%
1357 Phenom II X4 910e 4,507
+-0%
1358 Core i5-661 4,507
+-0%
1359 Core i5-660 4,507
+-0%

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Phenom II X4 B93 Details

Launched in October 2009, the AMD Phenom II X4 B93 is a four-core desktop processor built on the Deneb microarchitecture using a 45 nm process. Designed for Socket AM3 motherboards, it features a base clock of 2.8 GHz and a locked multiplier, limiting its overclocking potential. With a TDP of 95 W, the B93 demands adequate cooling and is best suited for systems with robust thermal management. The processor integrates 6 MB of L3 cache, 0.488 MB of L2 cache, and 0.122 MB of L1 cache, supporting dual-channel DDR3 memory up to 1333 MT/s. While it lacks integrated graphics, certain chipsets enable this functionality through onboard solutions. Despite its age, the B93 remains a notable example of AMD’s early quad-core offerings in the desktop segment.

In benchmark testing, the Phenom II X4 B93 achieves an Overall Score of 4247, ranking #1601 out of 2060 processors. Its Singlecore Score stands at 4105, placing it #1677 in the single-threaded performance category, while its Multicore Score of 4459 ranks it #1302 in multi-threaded performance. The processor performs comparably to mid-tier CPUs from the late 2000s and early 2010s, such as the Core i7-860 and FX-4100, but trails significantly behind modern offerings. The performance gap is most evident in the single-core results, where the B93 ranks behind several low-power Atom and Celeron processors, highlighting its outdated architecture.

The Phenom II X4 B93 supports a range of instruction sets, including SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSE4a, and AMD-V for hardware virtualization. It also includes 3DNow! and Advanced Bit Manipulation (ABM), reflecting its design for multimedia and productivity tasks of its era. Despite lacking Simultaneous Multithreading (SMT), the processor delivers consistent performance across multi-threaded applications, though it falls short in modern workloads that require high core counts or advanced instruction sets. Its 45 nm fabrication by GlobalFoundries and 758 million transistors reflect the manufacturing standards of its time.

As of March 2026, the Phenom II X4 B93 is considered obsolete in the current computing landscape. It is no longer competitive against modern processors from AMD and Intel, which offer superior performance, efficiency, and features. However, for legacy systems or budget builds requiring basic processing power, the B93 remains a functional option. Its primary use case today is in retro computing, educational environments, or as a replacement in older systems where cost and compatibility are more important than performance.
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AMD Phenom II X4 B93

Main Specifications

Designer: AMD
Name: Phenom II X4 B93
Cores: 4
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 2800 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 14x (locked)
Core Name: Deneb
Socket: Socket AM3
Package: µPGA
Target Segment: Desktop
TDP: 95 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 124.928 KiB
L2 Cache: 0.488 MiB
L3 Cache: 5.722 MiB

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3

Physical Specifications

Process: 45 nm
Die Area: 258 mm²
Transistor Count: 0.00 billion
Manufacturer: GlobalFoundries

CPU Features

MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 ABM SSE4a AMD-V 3DNow!
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