Phenom X3 8650

Details and Benchmarks for AMD Phenom X3 8650

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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 8650 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

3,979 Rank: 1910
Rank Name Score Visual
1906 Athlon 64 X2 3800+ 3,985
+0.2%
1907 Core 2 Duo T7200 3,984
+0.1%
1908 E2-9000e 3,981
+0.1%
1909 Core i3-2367M 3,980
+0%
1910 Phenom X3 8650 3,979
1911 Intel Core i3-330UM 3,977
-0.1%
1912 Celeron 877 3,975
-0.1%
1913 A4-6210 3,975
-0.1%
1914 Athlon 64 X2 4200+ 3,974
-0.1%
1915 Athlon 64 X2 5200+ 3,973
-0.2%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Phenom X3 8650 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,275 Rank: 1835
Rank Name Score Visual
1831 Core i5 650 4,277
+0%
1832 Celeron N2808 4,276
+0%
1833 Athlon X2 BE-2400 4,276
+0%
1834 Athlon II P360 4,275
+0%
1835 Phenom X3 8650 4,275
1836 Celeron B810 4,274
+-0%
1837 Celeron E3400 4,274
+-0%
1838 Athlon II X2 235e 4,274
+-0%
1839 Core i3-3110M 4,273
+-0%
1840 E2-3000M 4,273
+-0%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Phenom X3 8650 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

3,781 Rank: 1902
Rank Name Score Visual
1898 Phenom X4 9550 3,790
+0.2%
1899 Athlon 64 3200+ 3,789
+0.2%
1900 Phenom X4 9750 3,786
+0.1%
1901 Athlon II X4 600e 3,784
+0.1%
1902 Phenom X3 8650 3,781
1903 Pentium N3710 3,777
-0.1%
1904 Atom N450 3,777
-0.1%
1905 Athlon 5150 3,777
-0.1%
1906 Core i3-2367M 3,776
-0.1%
1907 E2-7110 3,776
-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 8650 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Phenom X3 8650 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Phenom X3 8650 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

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Phenom X3 8650 Details

Built on AMD's Toliman architecture at a 65 nm process node, the Phenom X3 8650 is a three-core desktop CPU designed for mid-range performance in its era. Launched in April 2008, this processor is now over 17 years old, placing it firmly in the category of legacy hardware. Despite its age, it remains notable for being one of the early multi-core CPUs to feature integrated graphics support through certain chipset combinations, a rare feature at the time. The Phenom X3 8650 operates at a base frequency of 2.3 GHz with a 11.5x multiplier and features a 95 W TDP, indicating it requires adequate cooling for stable operation. It uses the µPGA package and Socket AM2+, making it compatible with a range of older motherboards from that generation.

The processor includes a total of 2.517 MiB of cache, distributed as 0.122 MiB of L1, 0.488 MiB of L2, and 1.907 MiB of L3 cache. It supports dual-channel memory and is compatible with DDR2 memory types, though maximum memory capacity and bandwidth are limited by the platform. While it lacks simultaneous multithreading, the three cores provide modest multitasking capability. The chip contains 450 million transistors and measures 285 mm², reflecting the design constraints of early 2000s semiconductor manufacturing.

In terms of integrated graphics, the Phenom X3 8650 does not include a dedicated GPU, but certain motherboards with compatible chipsets can provide basic display output. This allows the processor to be used in systems without a discrete graphics card, though performance is minimal. The CPU supports a range of AMD-specific technologies including SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSE4a, 3DNow!, and AMD-V for hardware virtualization. ECC memory support is not available, limiting its use in server or workstation environments.

Benchmark results reveal that the Phenom X3 8650 has an Overall Score of 3979, ranking #1910 out of 2060 processors. Its Singlecore Score is 3781 (#1902), and its Multicore Score is 4275 (#1834). These results place it well below modern CPUs, with the top-ranked processor in the overall list scoring over 9,400. The processor performs better in multicore tasks than in single-threaded performance, as indicated by the rank positions. Among its peers, it slightly outperforms older dual-core models like the Athlon II X2 235e but falls behind modern low-power processors such as the Core i3-2367M.

As of March 2026, the Phenom X3 8650 is no longer relevant for mainstream computing. Its primary use case today is in retro builds, vintage system restorations, or educational demonstrations of early multi-core processor design. While it was a step forward in desktop performance at its launch, it is now largely obsolete compared to current processors that offer vastly superior performance and efficiency. The processor's limited scalability and outdated architecture make it unsuitable for modern applications, but it remains a historical footnote in AMD's processor lineage.
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AMD Phenom X3 8650

Main Specifications

Designer: AMD
Name: Phenom X3 8650
Cores: 3
Threads: 3
Base Frequency: 2300 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 11.5xx (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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