Phenom X3 8450

Details and Benchmarks for AMD Phenom X3 8450

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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 X3 8450 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

3,950 Rank: 1929
Rank Name Score Visual
1925 Celeron 807UE 3,956
+0.2%
1926 Atom N455 3,956
+0.2%
1927 Celeron N3060 3,953
+0.1%
1928 Celeron 807 3,952
+0.1%
1929 Phenom X3 8450 3,950
1930 Core i3-2365M 3,944
-0.2%
1931 Sempron 3850 3,943
-0.2%
1932 Atom x5-Z8550 3,942
-0.2%
1933 Intel Celeron P4500 3,941
-0.2%
1934 E2-2000 3,940
-0.3%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Phenom X3 8450 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,273 Rank: 1842
Rank Name Score Visual
1838 Athlon II X2 235e 4,274
+0%
1839 Core i3-3110M 4,273
+0%
1840 E2-3000M 4,273
+0%
1841 A4-3320M 4,273
+0%
1842 Phenom X3 8450 4,273
1843 Celeron 807 4,272
+-0%
1844 FX-7500 4,272
+-0%
1845 Athlon 64 X2 4400+ 4,272
+-0%
1846 Core i5-2520M 4,271
+-0%
1847 Pentium T4200 4,271
+-0%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Phenom X3 8450 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

3,734 Rank: 1929
Rank Name Score Visual
1925 A4-4355M 3,737
+0.1%
1926 Celeron 887 3,735
+0%
1927 Celeron N2830 3,735
+0%
1928 Phenom X3 8550 3,735
+0%
1929 Phenom X3 8450 3,734
1930 E2-6110 3,734
+0%
1931 Intel Celeron P4500 3,731
-0.1%
1932 Celeron N3050 3,731
-0.1%
1933 Core i3-2365M 3,730
-0.1%
1934 Celeron N2820 3,728
-0.2%

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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 X3 8450 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Phenom X3 8450 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Phenom X3 8450 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

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Phenom X3 8450 Details

As of March 2026, the AMD Phenom X3 8450 stands as a relic of the late 2000s, a three-core processor launched in April 2008 during the early days of multi-core desktop computing. While it once offered a compelling balance of performance and value, it now ranks among the lower performers in modern benchmark evaluations. With a 65 nm process and a TDP of 95 W, the Phenom X3 8450 reflects the power-hungry design philosophy of its era, requiring robust cooling solutions even by today’s standards. Its Socket AM2+ compatibility limits its relevance in current systems, and the lack of support for modern memory standards like DDR4 or DDR5 further diminishes its utility in new builds.

The processor operates at a base frequency of 2.1 GHz, with a locked multiplier and no support for simultaneous multithreading, restricting its ability to scale efficiently across workloads. Its 3-core, 3-thread configuration is modest by today’s standards, and while it features 1.907 MiB of L3 cache, a significant amount for its time, the overall architecture is outdated. The Phenom X3 8450 supports dual-channel memory, but only up to DDR2, which limits memory bandwidth and system responsiveness in modern applications.

Performance-wise, the Phenom X3 8450 scores 3,950 in the overall benchmark, placing it at #1929 out of 2060 processors, with single-core and multicore scores of 3,734 and 4,273 respectively. These results place it behind many low-end Intel Celeron and AMD Athlon processors from the 2010s, and far below contemporary offerings like the Core i3-2365M or the A4-4355M. The single-core performance is slightly better than some modern Atom and Celeron variants, but it cannot compete with even mainstream mid-tier CPUs from the past decade.

Despite its age, the Phenom X3 8450 does offer some legacy features, including AMD-V virtualization and support for SSE4a instructions, which were advanced at the time of release. However, it lacks support for ECC memory, modern security extensions, and advanced power management features found in current processors. The processor is also notable for its integrated graphics capability on certain AM2+ motherboards, a rare feature in an era where discrete GPUs were standard.

In conclusion, the Phenom X3 8450 is best suited for legacy systems or hobbyist retro builds where compatibility with older hardware is paramount. It holds little relevance in modern computing environments, where performance, efficiency, and compatibility with current software and operating systems are critical. For users seeking even modest improvements in performance or power efficiency, even a decade-old processor would offer a significant upgrade.
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AMD Phenom X3 8450

Main Specifications

Designer: AMD
Name: Phenom X3 8450
Cores: 3
Threads: 3
Base Frequency: 2100 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 10.5xx (locked)
Core Name: Toliman
Socket: Socket AM2+
Package: µPGA
Target Segment: Desktop
TDP: 95 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 124.928 KiB
L2 Cache: 0.488 MiB
L3 Cache: 1.907 MiB

Memory Specifications

Physical Specifications

Process: 65 nm
Die Area: 285 mm²
Transistor Count: 0.00 billion

CPU Features

MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSE4a AMD-V 3DNow!
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