Phenom X3 8750

Details and Benchmarks for AMD Phenom X3 8750

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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 8750 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,007 Rank: 1883
Rank Name Score Visual
1879 A6-3400M 4,012
+0.1%
1880 Celeron J3355 4,011
+0.1%
1881 Celeron E1500 4,010
+0.1%
1882 Athlon II M320 4,007
+0%
1883 Phenom X3 8750 4,007
1884 Phenom X4 9550 4,004
-0.1%
1885 Celeron 2955U 4,002
-0.1%
1886 Phenom X4 9750 4,002
-0.1%
1887 A4-4300M 4,000
-0.2%
1888 Intel Core i3-380UM 3,999
-0.2%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Phenom X3 8750 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,291 Rank: 1781
Rank Name Score Visual
1777 Core 2 Duo E6750 4,293
+0%
1778 A4-3300 4,291
+0%
1779 Celeron N2930 4,291
+0%
1780 E2-9000e 4,291
+0%
1781 Phenom X3 8750 4,291
1782 E2-3800 4,291
+0%
1783 A10-9600P 4,290
+-0%
1784 Core 2 Duo E8500 4,290
+-0%
1785 Atom Z3740D 4,290
+-0%
1786 A9-9410 4,289
+-0%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Phenom X3 8750 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

3,817 Rank: 1875
Rank Name Score Visual
1871 Celeron 430 3,821
+0.1%
1872 Athlon 64 X2 4000+ 3,821
+0.1%
1873 Atom C3958 3,819
+0.1%
1874 Celeron 2955U 3,817
+0%
1875 Phenom X3 8750 3,817
1876 Turion II Neo N40L 3,816
+-0%
1877 Pentium 987 3,814
-0.1%
1878 Core i3-2375M 3,814
-0.1%
1879 Intel Core i7-820QM 3,810
-0.2%
1880 Athlon II M320 3,810
-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 8750 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Phenom X3 8750 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Phenom X3 8750 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

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Phenom X3 8750 Details

As of March 2026, the AMD Phenom X3 8750 remains a relic of the late 2000s, representing an era when multi-core processors were still emerging and integrated graphics were often optional. Launched in April 2008, this three-core CPU was built on AMD’s Toliman architecture using a 65 nm process, a technology that by today's standards is both outdated and power-hungry. With a base clock of 2.4 GHz and a TDP of 95 W, the Phenom X3 8750 demands significant cooling and energy, making it unsuitable for modern efficiency-focused systems. Despite its age, the processor still holds a place in the historical progression of desktop computing, particularly for enthusiasts maintaining legacy hardware or studying architectural evolution.

The Phenom X3 8750 features 3 cores and 3 threads, with no support for simultaneous multithreading, limiting its ability to handle modern multitasking workloads. It relies on a Socket AM2+ interface and supports dual-channel DDR2 memory, a standard now long obsolete. The cache hierarchy includes 122 MiB of L1 cache, 488 MiB of L2 cache, and a substantial 1.907 MiB of L3 cache, which was impressive for its time and helped mitigate latency in memory-intensive applications. However, its single-threaded performance is now severely constrained, as evidenced by its single-core score of 3817, placing it near the bottom of the rankings.

In terms of real-world performance, the Phenom X3 8750 scores 4007 overall, ranking #1882 out of 2060 processors, and 4291 in multicore performance, placing it at #1778. While it outperforms some older dual-core processors, such as the Core 2 Duo E8500 and Celeron E3300, it falls well behind modern mainstream CPUs. Its weakest category is single-core performance, where it ranks just behind older and less capable processors like the Core i3-2375M and Pentium 987. This indicates that the processor struggles with modern single-threaded applications, such as gaming or real-time simulations.

Despite lacking integrated graphics, certain motherboards with compatible chipsets can provide basic graphics functionality, allowing the Phenom X3 8750 to function in minimal setups. It supports AMD-V virtualization, which improves virtual machine performance, and includes instruction sets like SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSE4a, and 3DNow!, offering compatibility with a wide range of software from its era. However, the lack of AES-NI and AVX2, common in modern CPUs, limits its utility in encryption and multimedia tasks.

In summary, the Phenom X3 8750 is best suited for retro computing, educational purposes, or niche scenarios where backward compatibility is essential. It is not competitive in today’s market, where even budget CPUs outperform it by a wide margin. For users seeking modern performance, the Phenom X3 8750 serves as a reminder of how far processor technology has advanced in the past two decades.
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AMD Phenom X3 8750

Main Specifications

Designer: AMD
Name: Phenom X3 8750
Cores: 3
Threads: 3
Base Frequency: 2400 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 12x (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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