Phenom X4 9500

Details and Benchmarks for AMD Phenom X4 9500

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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 X4 9500 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

3,871 Rank: 1982
Rank Name Score Visual
1978 Athlon X2 4450e 3,877
+0.2%
1979 Celeron N2940 3,872
+0%
1980 Intel Core i3-370M 3,871
+0%
1981 Atom D2550 3,871
+0%
1982 Phenom X4 9500 3,871
1983 Turion X2 Ultra Mobile ZM-82 3,870
+-0%
1984 Atom x7-Z8750 3,867
-0.1%
1985 Celeron N3150 3,865
-0.2%
1986 Celeron N2930 3,863
-0.2%
1987 Pentium 4 3.00GHz 3,858
-0.3%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Phenom X4 9500 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,269 Rank: 1852
Rank Name Score Visual
1848 Celeron N2806 4,271
+0%
1849 Celeron G460 4,271
+0%
1850 A6-4400M 4,269
+0%
1851 Celeron N2810 4,269
+0%
1852 Phenom X4 9500 4,269
1853 Athlon X2 BE-2300 4,269
+0%
1854 Phenom II X4 945 4,268
+-0%
1855 Core M-5Y51 4,267
+-0%
1856 Pentium T4400 4,267
+-0%
1857 Core 2 Duo P8800 4,266
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Phenom X4 9500 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

3,605 Rank: 1977
Rank Name Score Visual
1973 Pentium N3530 3,617
+0.3%
1974 Atom x7-Z8700 3,615
+0.3%
1975 Atom D2550 3,613
+0.2%
1976 Celeron N3160 3,609
+0.1%
1977 Phenom X4 9500 3,605
1978 E1-1200 3,600
-0.1%
1979 Celeron N2940 3,588
-0.5%
1980 Celeron N3010 3,585
-0.6%
1981 Atom D525 3,585
-0.6%
1982 Intel Pentium N3710 3,584
-0.6%

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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 X4 9500 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Phenom X4 9500 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Phenom X4 9500 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

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Phenom X4 9500 Details

As of March 2026, the AMD Phenom X4 9500 remains a relic from the late 2000s, representing a significant era in desktop processor development. Launched in November 2007, this four-core CPU was built on AMD's Agena microarchitecture using a 65 nm process, a standard at the time for balancing performance and power efficiency. With a base clock of 2.2 GHz and a locked multiplier, the Phenom X4 9500 was designed for mainstream desktop users seeking multi-threaded performance, though it was soon overshadowed by more advanced offerings. Despite its age, the processor still holds relevance in historical context and for legacy system support.

The Phenom X4 9500 operates on the Socket AM2+ platform, requiring a µPGA package and dual-channel memory support, which was typical for its generation. It features a robust cache hierarchy, including 0.122 MiB of L1 cache, 0.488 MiB of L2 cache, and a sizable 1.907 MiB of L3 cache—features that were notable at the time for improving data access speed. The chip’s TDP of 95 W indicates a high power draw, necessitating adequate cooling solutions, especially in systems with limited airflow. Although it lacks integrated graphics in its standard form, certain motherboard chipsets provided this capability, offering flexibility for budget builds.

In terms of performance, the Phenom X4 9500 scored an Overall Score of 3871, placing it at #1980 out of 2060 processors in the database. Its Singlecore Score of 3605 ranks at #1977, while its Multicore Score of 4269 sits at #1850. These results highlight that the processor performs comparably to other mid-tier CPUs from the same era but falls far behind modern designs. For instance, it trails the Core i9-14900KS by a staggering margin of over 4,500 points in overall performance, illustrating the rapid evolution of computing power. The Phenom X4 9500’s strongest category is multicore performance, as indicated by its higher multicore rank relative to its single-core rank, suggesting better utilization of its four cores in multi-threaded workloads.

Notable features include support for AMD-V virtualization, which enhances virtual machine performance, and a suite of instruction sets such as SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSE4a, and 3DNow!, enabling efficient multimedia and gaming operations. However, the absence of Simultaneous Multithreading (SMT) limits its ability to handle concurrent tasks efficiently. The processor’s 450 million transistors and 285 mm² die area reflect the technological constraints of its time, yet they remain impressive for a 65 nm design.

In conclusion, the Phenom X4 9500 is best suited for legacy systems, retro computing enthusiasts, or low-demand applications where modern hardware is unnecessary. While it was once a capable desktop processor, its performance now places it near the bottom of modern benchmarks. For users seeking serious performance today, contemporary CPUs like the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX or Core Ultra 9 285K offer orders of magnitude more power, but the Phenom X4 9500 remains a testament to AMD’s early efforts in multi-core desktop computing.
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AMD Phenom X4 9500

Main Specifications

Designer: AMD
Name: Phenom X4 9500
Cores: 4
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 2200 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 11x (locked)
Core Name: Agena
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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