Phenom II X4 955 (95W)
AMD
Phenom II X4 955 (95W)
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Summary
AMD started AMD Phenom II X4 955 (95W) sales on April 2009. Based on Deneb architecture, this desktop processor is primarily aimed at home systems. It has 4 cores and 4 threads, and is based on 45 nm manufacturing technology, with a maximum frequency of 3200 MHz and a locked multiplier.
Compatibility-wise, this is AMD Socket AM3 processor with a TDP of 95 Watt. It supports DDR3 memory.
We have no data on Phenom II X4 955 (95W) benchmark results.
General info
Phenom II X4 955 (95W) processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and pricing.
| Place in performance rating | not rated | |
| Market segment | Desktop processor | |
| Architecture codename | Deneb (2009−2011) | |
| Release date | April 2009 (13 years ago) | |
| Current price | $48 | of 25448 (Xeon Platinum 8280L) |
Technical specs
Basic microprocessor parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters can generally indicate CPU performance, but to be more precise you have to review its test results.
| Physical cores | 4 (Quad-Core) | |
| Threads | 4 | |
| Boost clock speed | 3.2 GHz | of 5. 8 (Core i9-13900KF) |
| L1 cache | 128 KB (per core) | of 1536 (EPYC Embedded 3401) |
| L2 cache | 512 KB (per core) | of 12288 (Core 2 Quad Q9550) |
| L3 cache | 6 MB (shared) | of 32 (Ryzen Threadripper 1998) |
| Chip lithography | 45 nm | of 5 (Ryzen 9 7950X) |
| Die size | 258 mm2 | |
| Number of transistors | 758 million | of 9900000 (Ryzen 9 7950X) |
| 64 bit support | + | |
| Windows 11 compatibility | — |
Compatibility
Information on Phenom II X4 955 (95W) compatibility with other computer components and devices: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc.
Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one.
Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.
| Number of CPUs in a configuration | 1 | of 8 (Xeon Platinum 8160M) |
| Socket | AM3 | |
| Thermal design power (TDP) | 95 Watt | of 400 (Xeon Platinum 9282) |
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel number of RAM supported by Phenom II X4 955 (95W)’s memory controller. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequency may be supported.
| Supported memory types | DDR3 | of 5200 (Ryzen 9 7950X) |
Benchmark performance
Single-core and multi-core benchmark results of Phenom II X4 955 (95W).
Overall benchmark performance is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.
We have no data on Phenom II X4 955 (95W) benchmark results.
These graphics cards are most commonly used with Phenom II X4 955 (95W) according to our statistics, based on user self-reported PC configurations.
GeForce GTX
750 Ti
6.1%
GeForce GTX
1050 Ti
4.9%
GeForce GTX
550 Ti
4.9%
GeForce GTS
450
4.3%
GeForce GTX
650
3.
5%
GeForce GT
1030
3.5%
Radeon RX
550
3.4%
GeForce GTX
660
3.2%
GeForce GT
730
2.7%
GeForce GT
710
2.2%
These are the fastest GPUs paired with Phenom II X4 955 (95W) in our user configurations.
There is a total of 6490 configurations based on Phenom II X4 955 (95W) in our database.
GeForce RTX
4090
0.
02% (1/6490)
GeForce RTX
3090 Ti
0.1% (9/6490)
GeForce RTX
3080 Ti
0.2% (15/6490)
GeForce RTX
3090
0.2% (12/6490)
Radeon RX
6900 XT
0.03% (2/6490)
GeForce RTX
3070 Ti
0.02% (1/6490)
GeForce RTX
3070
0.02% (1/6490)
GeForce RTX
2080 Ti
0.
03% (2/6490)
Radeon RX
6800
0.05% (3/6490)
GeForce RTX
3060 Ti
0.06% (4/6490)
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AMD Phenom II X4 955 review
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Why is AMD Phenom II X4 955 better than the average?
- L1 cache?
512KBvs284.43KB - L2 core?
0.
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Performance
CPU speed
4 x 3.2GHz
The CPU speed indicates how many processing cycles per second can be executed by a CPU, considering all of its cores (processing units). It is calculated by adding the clock rates of each core or, in the case of multi-core processors employing different microarchitectures, of each group of cores.
CPU threads
More threads result in faster performance and better multitasking.
turbo clock speed
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When the CPU is running below its limitations, it can boost to a higher clock speed in order to give increased performance.
Has an unlocked multiplier
✔AMD Phenom II X4 955
Some processors come with an unlocked multiplier which makes them easy to overclock, allowing you to gain increased performance in games and other apps.
L2 cache
A larger L2 cache results in faster CPU and system-wide performance.
L3 cache
A larger L3 cache results in faster CPU and system-wide performance.
L1 cache
A larger L1 cache results in faster CPU and system-wide performance.
L2 core
0.
5MB/core
More data can be stored in the L2 cache for access by each core of the CPU.
L3 core
1.5MB/core
More data can be stored in the L3 cache for access by each core of the CPU.
Benchmarks
PassMark result
This benchmark measures the performance of the CPU using multiple threads.
PassMark result (single)
This benchmark measures the performance of the CPU using a single thread.
Geekbench 5 result (multi)
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Geekbench 5 is a cross-platform benchmark that measures a processor’s multi-core performance. (Source: Primate Labs, 2022)
Cinebench R20 (multi) result
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Cinebench R20 is a benchmark tool that measures a CPU’s multi-core performance by rendering a 3D scene.
Cinebench R20 (single) result
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Cinebench R20 is a benchmark tool that measures a CPU’s single-core performance by rendering a 3D scene.
Geekbench 5 result (single)
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Geekbench 5 is a cross-platform benchmark that measures a processor’s single-core performance. (Source: Primate Labs, 2022)
Blender (bmw27) result
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The Blender (bmw27) benchmark measures the performance of a processor by rendering a 3D scene. More powerful processors can render the scene in less time.
Blender (classroom) result
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The Blender (classroom) benchmark measures the performance of a processor by rendering a 3D scene. More powerful processors can render the scene in less time.
performance per watt
This means the CPU is more efficient, giving a greater amount of performance for each watt of power used.
Integrated graphics
GPU clock speed
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The graphics processing unit (GPU) has a higher clock speed.
GPU turbo
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When the GPU is running below its limitations, it can boost to a higher clock speed in order to give increased performance.
GPU execution units
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A graphics processing unit (GPU) with a greater number of execution units can deliver better graphics.
supported displays
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Using multiple displays you can create a larger workspace, making it easier to work across multiple apps.
DirectX version
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DirectX is used in games, with newer versions supporting better graphics.
OpenGL version
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OpenGL is used in games, with newer versions supporting better graphics.
OpenCL version
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Some apps use OpenCL to apply the power of the graphics processing unit (GPU) for non-graphical computing. Newer versions introduce more functionality and better performance.
texture mapping units (TMUs)
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TMUs take textures and map them to the geometry of a 3D scene. More TMUs will typically mean that texture information is processed faster.
render output units (ROPs)
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The ROPs are responsible for some of the final steps of the rendering process, writing the final pixel data to memory and carrying out other tasks such as anti-aliasing to improve the look of graphics.
Memory
RAM speed
1333MHz
It can support faster memory, which will give quicker system performance.
maximum memory bandwidth
21.3GB/s
This is the maximum rate that data can be read from or stored into memory.
DDR memory version
DDR (Double Data Rate) memory is the most common type of RAM. Newer versions of DDR memory support higher maximum speeds and are more energy-efficient.
memory channels
More memory channels increases the speed of data transfer between the memory and the CPU.
maximum memory amount
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The maximum amount of memory (RAM) supported.
bus transfer rate
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The bus is responsible for transferring data between different components of a computer or device.
Supports ECC memory
✖AMD Phenom II X4 955
Error-correcting code memory can detect and correct data corruption. It is used when is it essential to avoid corruption, such as scientific computing or when running a server.
eMMC version
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A higher version of eMMC allows faster memory interfaces, having a positive effect on the performance of a device. For example, when transferring files from your computer to the internal storage over USB.
bus speed
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The bus is responsible for transferring data between different components of a computer or device.
Features
uses multithreading
✖AMD Phenom II X4 955
Multithreading technology (such as Intel’s Hyperthreading or AMD’s Simultaneous Multithreading) provides increased performance by splitting each of the processor’s physical cores into virtual cores, also known as threads.
This way, each core can run two instruction streams at once.
Has AES
✖AMD Phenom II X4 955
AES is used to speed up encryption and decryption.
Has AVX
✖AMD Phenom II X4 955
AVX is used to help speed up calculations in multimedia, scientific and financial apps, as well as improving Linux RAID software performance.
SSE version
SSE is used to speed up multimedia tasks such as editing an image or adjusting audio volume. Each new version contains new instructions and improvements.
Has F16C
✖AMD Phenom II X4 955
F16C is used to speed up tasks such as adjusting the contrast of an image or adjusting volume.
bits executed at a time
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NEON provides acceleration for media processing, such as listening to MP3s.
Has MMX
✔AMD Phenom II X4 955
MMX is used to speed up tasks such as adjusting the contrast of an image or adjusting volume.
Has TrustZone
✖AMD Phenom II X4 955
A technology integrated into the processor to secure the device for use with features such as mobile payments and streaming video using digital rights management (DRM).
front-end width
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The CPU can decode more instructions per clock (IPC), meaning that the CPU performs better
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Processor Phenom II X4 955 (95W)
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Phenom II X4 955 (95W)
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Description
AMD started selling AMD Phenom II X4 955 (95W) in April 2009. This is a Deneb architecture desktop processor primarily aimed at home systems. It has 4 cores and 4 threads and is manufactured using 45 nm process technology, the maximum frequency is 3200 MHz, the multiplier is locked.
In terms of compatibility, this is an AMD Socket AM3 processor with a TDP of 95W. It supports DDR3 memory.
We don’t have any test results for the Phenom II X4 955 (95W).
General
Phenom II X4 Type (Desktop or Notebook) and Architecture Details
characteristics
Phenom II X4 955 (95W) quantitative parameters such as number of cores and threads, clock speeds, manufacturing process, cache size and multiplier lock state. They indirectly speak about the performance of the processor, but for an accurate assessment, you need to consider the results of the tests.
512 KB (on the kernel)
Higher memory frequency may be supported depending on the motherboard.
| RAM | DDR3 | out of 5200 (Ryzen 9 7950x) |
Tests in benchmark
These are the Phenom II X4 955 (95W) non-gaming benchmark performance test results. The overall score is set from 0 to 100, where 100 corresponds to the fastest processor at the moment. nine0005
We don’t have any test results for the Phenom II X4 955 (95W).
According to our statistics, these video cards are most often used with Phenom II X4 955 (95W):
GeForce GTX
750 Ti
6.1%
GeForce GTX
1050 Ti
4.9%
GeForce GTX
nine0040 550 Ti
4.9%
GeForce GTS
450
4.
3%
GeForce GTX
650
3.5%
GeForce GT
1030
3.5%
Radeon RX
550
3.4%
GeForce GTX
660
3.2%
GeForce GT
730
2.7%
GeForce GT
710
2.2%
And here are 6490 configurations based on Phenom II X4 955 (95W) in our database. nine0005
GeForce RTX
4090
0.02% (1/6490)
GeForce RTX
3090 Ti
0.1% (9/6490)
GeForce RTX
3080 Ti
0.
2% (15/6490)
GeForce RTX
3090
0.2% (12/6490)
Radeon RX
6900XT
0.03% (2/6490)
GeForce RTX
3070 Ti
0.02% (1/6490)
GeForce RTX
3070
0.02% (1/6490)
GeForce RTX
nine0040 2080 Ti
0.03% (2/6490)
Radeon RX
6800
0.05% (3/6490)
GeForce RTX
3060 Ti
0.06% (4/6490)
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