Phenom X4 9600B

Details and Benchmarks for AMD Phenom X4 9600B

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

4,026 Rank: 1863
Rank Name Score Visual
1859 A4-3305M 4,031
+0.1%
1860 Celeron B820 4,030
+0.1%
1861 Athlon II M300 4,030
+0.1%
1862 Sempron 140 4,030
+0.1%
1863 Phenom X4 9600B 4,026
1864 Pentium N3540 4,025
+-0%
1865 V140 4,024
+-0%
1866 Athlon II X4 600e 4,022
-0.1%
1867 Athlon 64 X2 4600+ 4,022
-0.1%
1868 E1-6010 4,022
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

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

4,349 Rank: 1589
Rank Name Score Visual
1585 Pentium 4405Y 4,349
+0%
1586 Athlon II X4 630 4,349
+0%
1587 A8-5545M 4,349
+0%
1588 A6-9200 4,349
+0%
1589 Phenom X4 9600B 4,349
1590 Atom x7-E3950 4,349
+0%
1591 Intel Core i3-350M 4,348
+-0%
1592 A8-3520M 4,348
+-0%
1593 Core i5-2430M 4,347
+-0%
1594 Celeron G550 4,346
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

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

3,810 Rank: 1881
Rank Name Score Visual
1877 Pentium 987 3,814
+0.1%
1878 Core i3-2375M 3,814
+0.1%
1879 Intel Core i7-820QM 3,810
+0%
1880 Athlon II M320 3,810
+0%
1881 Phenom X4 9600B 3,810
1882 A6-3400M 3,809
+-0%
1883 A6-4455M 3,809
+-0%
1884 Core i3-2377M 3,807
-0.1%
1885 Celeron J3455 3,806
-0.1%
1886 Athlon 64 X2 3800+ 3,805
-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 X4 9600B based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

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Data Processing

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

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Physics & Compute

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

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Phenom X4 9600B Details

As of March 2026, the AMD Phenom X4 9600B remains a relic of the late 2000s, a quad-core processor that once represented a step forward in mainstream desktop computing but now sits far behind modern performance standards. Launched in April 2008, the Phenom X4 9600B was built on AMD’s Agena architecture, manufactured on a 65 nm process, and features 450 million transistors. Despite its age, the chip was designed for Socket AM2+ motherboards and delivers a base clock of 2.3 GHz, with a locked multiplier and no simultaneous multithreading support. It supports dual-channel DDR2 memory and features a TDP of 95 W, requiring adequate cooling for sustained use.

The processor's cache hierarchy includes 0.122 MiB of L1 cache, 0.488 MiB of L2 cache, and a substantial 1.907 MiB of L3 cache, which was notable for its time. While it lacks integrated graphics, certain motherboards with compatible chipsets can provide basic graphics functionality through the chipset. The Phenom X4 9600B supports key technologies such as MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSE4a, AMD-V, and 3DNow!, enabling it to handle a range of applications from general productivity to light gaming and virtualization.

In benchmark testing, the Phenom X4 9600B achieves an overall score of 4026, placing it at #1863 out of 2060 processors. Its single-core performance scores 3810, ranking #1879, while its multicore score of 4349 places it at #1585. These results show the processor is competitive with older mobile and low-power chips but falls well short of modern standards. For example, it is outperformed by the Core i3-2375M and the Celeron 2955U in single-core tasks, and by the Athlon II M300 and Sempron 140 in multicore workloads. Its performance gap is most pronounced against today’s top-tier CPUs, such as the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX, which scores over 9,400 in the same benchmark suite.

Despite its outdated architecture and performance, the Phenom X4 9600B may still serve niche roles in legacy systems, embedded environments, or as a low-cost upgrade for older desktops. However, for any modern application—especially content creation, gaming, or virtualization—this processor is no longer viable. Its 95 W TDP and lack of modern features like AVX-512 or PCIe 4.0 make it a relic in an era dominated by high-efficiency, high-performance silicon. In summary, while the Phenom X4 9600B was once a compelling option, it now serves as a historical artifact rather than a practical computing solution.
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AMD Phenom X4 9600B

Main Specifications

Designer: AMD
Name: Phenom X4 9600B
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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