Phenom X4 9600

Details and Benchmarks for AMD Phenom X4 9600

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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 9600 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

3,884 Rank: 1973
Rank Name Score Visual
1969 Intel Pentium N3710 3,892
+0.2%
1970 Intel Atom x5-Z8550 3,891
+0.2%
1971 E2-1800 3,891
+0.2%
1972 Celeron 847 3,890
+0.2%
1973 Phenom X4 9600 3,884
1974 Pentium N3530 3,883
+-0%
1975 Pentium N3520 3,883
+-0%
1976 E-450 3,881
-0.1%
1977 Celeron 887 3,879
-0.1%
1978 Athlon X2 4450e 3,877
-0.2%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Phenom X4 9600 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,221 Rank: 1984
Rank Name Score Visual
1980 Atom N2600 4,222
+0%
1981 Sempron 3500+ 4,222
+0%
1982 V120 4,221
+0%
1983 E-300 4,221
+0%
1984 Phenom X4 9600 4,221
1985 Atom 330 4,220
+-0%
1986 Celeron G1610 4,220
+-0%
1987 V140 4,220
+-0%
1988 C-70 4,220
+-0%
1989 C-60 4,218
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Phenom X4 9600 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

3,660 Rank: 1958
Rank Name Score Visual
1954 A6-5200 3,673
+0.4%
1955 E2-1800 3,664
+0.1%
1956 E1-2500 3,663
+0.1%
1957 Celeron 847 3,661
+0%
1958 Phenom X4 9600 3,660
1959 Celeron J1900 3,655
-0.1%
1960 Athlon X2 4450e 3,655
-0.1%
1961 Celeron 867 3,654
-0.2%
1962 Atom x5-Z8350 3,650
-0.3%
1963 Pentium J2900 3,647
-0.4%

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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 9600 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Phenom X4 9600 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Phenom X4 9600 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

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Phenom X4 9600 Details

The AMD Phenom X4 9600, launched in November 2007, stands as a relic of the late-era desktop processor era, now more than 16 years old. As of March 2026, it ranks among the lowest-performing CPUs in modern benchmark evaluations, with an overall score of 3884, placing it #1973 out of 2060 processors. Its multicore performance, scoring 4221, positions it just above a handful of ultra-low-power and embedded processors, but far behind contemporary mainstream and high-end CPUs. In comparison, the top-ranked processor, the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX, achieves a staggering 9492 in the same metric—over double the Phenom X4 9600’s performance. This massive gap underscores the generational leap in CPU design, manufacturing, and architectural efficiency over the past two decades.

The Phenom X4 9600 is built on AMD’s Agena microarchitecture, fabricated on a 65 nm process, and features four cores with a base clock of 2.3 GHz. It operates on the Socket AM2+ platform, utilizing a dual-channel memory interface with support for DDR2 memory. The processor has a 95 W TDP, which was considered high for its time, necessitating robust cooling solutions. Its cache hierarchy includes 0.122 MiB of L1 cache, 0.488 MiB of L2 cache, and a 1.907 MiB L3 cache, which was substantial for a quad-core design in 2007. Despite its age, the chip supports a range of instruction sets, including SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSE4a, and AMD-V virtualization, making it capable of running legacy software and virtualized environments.

While the Phenom X4 9600 lacks integrated graphics, certain motherboards with compatible chipsets could enable basic graphical output, allowing it to function in systems without a discrete GPU. Its single-core performance, with a score of 3660, is modest by today’s standards and ranks below many modern low-power mobile and desktop processors. This indicates that the processor’s primary strength lies in its ability to handle multiple threads simultaneously, although its multicore scaling is limited by its outdated architecture and lack of modern optimizations.

In the broader context of current computing, the Phenom X4 9600 is best suited for retro computing, hobbyist builds, or as a replacement in older systems where upgradeability is constrained. Its performance is not competitive in any modern application, from gaming to content creation, and it cannot keep pace with even entry-level CPUs from the last decade. For users seeking performance, the processor’s age and limitations make it a historical curiosity rather than a practical choice for any contemporary workload.
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AMD Phenom X4 9600

Main Specifications

Designer: AMD
Name: Phenom X4 9600
Cores: 4
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 2300 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 11.5xx (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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