Phenom X4 9650

Details and Benchmarks for AMD Phenom X4 9650

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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 9650 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

3,989 Rank: 1901
Rank Name Score Visual
1897 Core 2 Duo T7700 3,991
+0.1%
1898 Celeron 430 3,991
+0.1%
1899 Athlon 5150 3,991
+0.1%
1900 Core 2 Duo L9600 3,989
+0%
1901 Phenom X4 9650 3,989
1902 Pentium 987 3,988
+-0%
1903 Celeron N3010 3,986
-0.1%
1904 Athlon 64 X2 4400+ 3,986
-0.1%
1905 A6-4455M 3,985
-0.1%
1906 Athlon 64 X2 3800+ 3,985
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Phenom X4 9650 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,323 Rank: 1680
Rank Name Score Visual
1676 Athlon II X2 255 4,324
+0%
1677 A8-4500M 4,324
+0%
1678 Celeron N3160 4,324
+0%
1679 Celeron 3865U 4,323
+0%
1680 Phenom X4 9650 4,323
1681 Pentium G2020 4,322
+-0%
1682 A4-7300 4,322
+-0%
1683 Intel Celeron N3160 4,321
+-0%
1684 A6-7400K 4,321
+-0%
1685 Celeron B820 4,320
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Phenom X4 9650 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

3,766 Rank: 1913
Rank Name Score Visual
1909 E2-9000e 3,774
+0.2%
1910 Athlon 64 3500+ 3,773
+0.2%
1911 Atom N455 3,772
+0.2%
1912 Celeron N2840 3,766
+0%
1913 Phenom X4 9650 3,766
1914 A6-3410MX 3,765
+-0%
1915 Celeron N3450 3,761
-0.1%
1916 A4-6210 3,760
-0.2%
1917 A8-3520M 3,756
-0.3%
1918 Celeron N3060 3,755
-0.3%

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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 9650 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Phenom X4 9650 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Phenom X4 9650 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

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Phenom X4 9650 Details

For users seeking a budget-friendly desktop solution with integrated graphics, the AMD Phenom X4 9650 offers a glimpse into an earlier era of multi-core computing. Launched in March 2008, this processor is now over 17 years old, placing it well beyond its modern relevance. Designed for mainstream desktops, the Phenom X4 9650 is built on AMD's Agena microarchitecture, fabricated on a 65 nm process. It features four cores with no simultaneous multithreading, running at a base frequency of 2.3 GHz and a clock multiplier of 11.5x. The processor operates at a maximum voltage of 1.25 V and includes a 2 MB L3 cache, with 0.122 MiB of L1 and 0.488 MiB of L2 cache. It uses a Socket AM2+ interface and has a TDP of 95 W, requiring adequate cooling due to its relatively high power draw.

Despite its age, the Phenom X4 9650 retains a place in legacy systems and retro computing setups. It supports a range of technologies including SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSE4a, and AMD-V for hardware virtualization, along with 3DNow! and MMX extensions. The processor is not designed for overclocking, as the clock multiplier is locked. It does not include integrated graphics by default, but certain motherboards with compatible chipsets can enable this functionality. Memory support includes dual-channel DDR2, though the maximum memory capacity and bandwidth are limited by the era's standards.

In benchmark testing, the Phenom X4 9650 scores 3989 overall, ranking #1900 out of 2060 processors. Its single-core performance is rated at 3766, placing it #1912, while its multicore score stands at 4323, ranking #1679. These results place it behind modern CPUs in every category, though it holds its own against some older dual-core and low-end quad-core processors. Its strongest category is multicore performance, where it outperforms several processors with lower overall scores. However, its single-core performance is notably weaker compared to contemporary CPUs, a reflection of its outdated architecture.

As of March 2026, the Phenom X4 9650 is not suitable for modern applications or multitasking environments. It is best suited for legacy systems, retro gaming, or educational purposes where understanding older hardware is beneficial. While it once represented a step forward in multi-core performance, today it serves as a historical artifact rather than a practical computing solution.
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AMD Phenom X4 9650

Main Specifications

Designer: AMD
Name: Phenom X4 9650
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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