Phenom X3 8550

Details and Benchmarks for AMD Phenom X3 8550

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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 8550 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

3,968 Rank: 1918
Rank Name Score Visual
1914 Athlon 64 X2 4200+ 3,974
+0.2%
1915 Athlon 64 X2 5200+ 3,973
+0.1%
1916 Athlon 64 3200+ 3,971
+0.1%
1917 Atom Z3770 3,968
+0%
1918 Phenom X3 8550 3,968
1919 Intel Pentium P6000 3,967
+-0%
1920 C-50 3,961
-0.2%
1921 Athlon 64 3500+ 3,960
-0.2%
1922 E2-6110 3,960
-0.2%
1923 Atom N450 3,959
-0.2%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Phenom X3 8550 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,317 Rank: 1707
Rank Name Score Visual
1703 Celeron 4205U 4,318
+0%
1704 Celeron J4025 4,318
+0%
1705 Phenom II X4 920 4,317
+0%
1706 Athlon II X2 220 4,317
+0%
1707 Phenom X3 8550 4,317
1708 Core 2 Duo P9700 4,316
+-0%
1709 A6-3400M 4,316
+-0%
1710 Pentium G645T 4,316
+-0%
1711 Atom x5-Z8500 4,315
+-0%
1712 Core i7-2640M 4,314
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Phenom X3 8550 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

3,735 Rank: 1928
Rank Name Score Visual
1924 Pentium SU2700 3,738
+0.1%
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
1929 Phenom X3 8450 3,734
+-0%
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%

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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 8550 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,484 Rank: 1647
Rank Name Score Visual
1643 Celeron E3200 4,484
+0%
1644 Atom x5-Z8550 4,484
+0%
1645 Celeron N3160 4,484
+0%
1646 Celeron E3500 4,484
+0%
1647 Phenom X3 8550 4,484
1648 Celeron B820 4,483
+-0%
1649 Atom C3338 4,483
+-0%
1650 Athlon II X2 B24 4,483
+-0%
1651 Athlon II X2 245 4,483
+-0%
1652 A4-4355M 4,483
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Phenom X3 8550 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,470 Rank: 1534
Rank Name Score Visual
1530 Pentium E5800 4,470
+0%
1531 Phenom II X2 545 4,470
+0%
1532 Pentium E6600 4,470
+0%
1533 Core i3-380M 4,470
+0%
1534 Phenom X3 8550 4,470
1535 Celeron J4005 4,469
+-0%
1536 Celeron G550 4,469
+-0%
1537 Athlon II X2 250 4,469
+-0%
1538 Core i3-4010U 4,469
+-0%
1539 Core i3-4005U 4,469
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Phenom X3 8550 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,462 Rank: 1660
Rank Name Score Visual
1656 Celeron J3355 4,462
+0%
1657 Pentium E6700 4,462
+0%
1658 Athlon II X2 215 4,462
+0%
1659 Celeron N2920 4,462
+0%
1660 Phenom X3 8550 4,462
1661 Pentium E6800 4,461
+-0%
1662 Celeron N3350 4,460
+-0%
1663 Celeron 867 4,460
+-0%
1664 Pentium E6300 4,460
+-0%
1665 E2-9000 4,460
+-0%

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Phenom X3 8550 Details

The AMD Phenom X3 8550 stands as a relic of the late 2000s, a triple-core desktop processor launched in April 2008. Built on AMD's Toliman microarchitecture at a 65 nm process, it represents an era when quad-core designs were still emerging and integrated graphics were not yet standard. Despite its age, the Phenom X3 8550 retains a modest footprint in modern benchmark rankings, offering a glimpse into the evolution of CPU performance over the past decade and a half.

Featuring three cores and three threads, the Phenom X3 8550 operates at a base frequency of 2.2 GHz with a locked multiplier, limiting overclocking potential. It is packaged in a µPGA form factor and fits the Socket AM2+ interface, making it compatible with motherboards from that generation. The processor's TDP of 95 W indicates relatively high power consumption for its time, necessitating adequate cooling solutions. With a die area of 285 mm² and 450 million transistors, it reflects the semiconductor design constraints of its era.

Cache hierarchy includes 0.122 MiB of L1 cache, 0.488 MiB of L2 cache, and a shared 1.907 MiB of L3 cache, which was a significant feature for its time. It supports dual-channel memory configurations and is capable of handling DDR2 memory, though specific maximum capacity and bandwidth details are not provided. The processor also supports a range of instruction sets, including MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSE4a, 3DNow!, AMD-V, and hardware virtualization, enabling it to handle a variety of workloads from multimedia to basic virtualization tasks.

While the Phenom X3 8550 lacks integrated graphics, certain motherboards with compatible chipsets could provide this functionality. This limitation makes it reliant on discrete graphics cards for visual output, a common setup in its original market segment. The processor's performance is reflected in its Passmark scores, with a Singlecore Score of 3735, a Multicore Score of 4317, and an Overall Score of 3968. These results place it at #1926, #1705, and #1917 respectively out of 2060 processors, indicating it is significantly outperformed by modern CPUs.

When compared to its contemporaries, the Phenom X3 8550 sits just behind the Phenom X3 8450 in single-core performance and is closely matched by older dual-core processors like the Core 2 Duo P9700. Its multicore performance is competitive with some entry-level and low-power processors from the mid-2010s, such as the Celeron J4025, but it falls short of modern mainstream CPUs. In the broader context of today's top-tier processors, the Phenom X3 8550's overall score is dwarfed by leaders like the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX, which scores over 9,400.

As of March 2026, the Phenom X3 8550 serves primarily as a nostalgic or budget-friendly option for retro computing, embedded systems, or educational purposes. Its performance is inadequate for modern applications, gaming, or content creation, but it remains a testament to AMD's efforts in the early 2000s to deliver multi-core performance for desktop users. For enthusiasts exploring vintage builds or understanding historical hardware progression, the Phenom X3 8550 offers a tangible connection to the past.
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AMD Phenom X3 8550

Main Specifications

Designer: AMD
Name: Phenom X3 8550
Cores: 3
Threads: 3
Base Frequency: 2200 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 11x (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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