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AMD Athlon X4 950

Explore AMD Athlon X4 950 technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for performance, compatibility and upgrade comparisons.

Last updated: 2026-10-20
4.1/ 10
Technical rating

Entry-level / aging

AMD Athlon X4 950 is a Desktop processor with 4 cores and 0 threads. It runs at 3.5 GHz and boosts up to 3.8 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 3537 and a single-thread rating of 1600. Its stated TDP is 65 W.

CPU Mark3,537
157 samples
Single Thread1,600
Overall rank#2,998
of 6,054
Reference price$29.26

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Entry-level / aging
4.1Entry-level / aging

AMD Athlon X4 950 is a Desktop processor with 4 cores and 0 threads. It runs at 3.5 GHz and boosts up to 3.8 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 3537 and a single-thread rating of 1600. Its stated TDP is 65 W.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The AMD Athlon X4 950 is a Desktop released in 2017. Recorded specifications include up to 3.80 GHz turbo, a 65 W reference TDP, a 3,537 CPU Mark. Use these figures to understand its position, then compare the results with your software and the complete platform.

Reading guide

Read the performance results

The 3,537 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 1,600 single-thread result adds context for less-parallel work. Compare the nearby alternatives on this page and do not treat one score as a verdict for every application.

Platform and compatibility

It uses socket AM4. A matching socket is only the first check; confirm the official motherboard CPU-support list, BIOS revision and board power limits.

Memory and power

The 65 W TDP helps size the cooling class, but it is not the same as peak wall-power consumption.

FAQ

Common processor questions

What are the key AMD Athlon X4 950 specifications?

The main recorded details are up to 3.80 GHz turbo, a 65 W reference TDP, a 3,537 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the AMD Athlon X4 950 good for gaming?

The product name or CPU Mark alone cannot answer that. Check single-thread performance, core count, the target graphics card, gaming resolution and results from the games you play.

Which motherboards support the AMD Athlon X4 950?

Start with AM4 motherboards, then confirm the official CPU-support list and required BIOS revision for the exact board before buying.

How much power does the AMD Athlon X4 950 use?

The recorded reference TDP is 65 W. Real consumption can be lower or higher depending on power limits, motherboard, workload and cooling.

This guidance interprets recorded specifications and results; it does not claim hands-on device testing. Results can vary with motherboard, power, memory and cooling.

Multi-axis comparison

How does this processor compare?

A direct comparison with nearby processors from the same brand and a similar core count.

5 CPU

Overall and multi-core performance

A higher CPU Mark indicates stronger overall performance.

01AMD Phenom II X6 1075TAMD3,552 points
02AMD Athlon Silver 10AMD3,543 points
03AMD A10-9700AMD3,542 points
04AMD Athlon X4 950This CPU3,537 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

01AMD Athlon Silver 10AMD2,089 points
03AMD A10-9700AMD1,619 points
04AMD Athlon X4 950This CPU1,600 points
05AMD Phenom II X6 1075TAMD1,401 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

01AMD Athlon Silver 10AMD236.2 Mark/W
03AMD A10-9700AMD54.5 Mark/W
04AMD Athlon X4 950This CPU54.4 Mark/W
05AMD Phenom II X6 1075TAMD28.4 Mark/W

Bars are relative to the processors shown here, not a global ranking of every CPU.

Detailed benchmark results

Snapshot from 2026-10-20

Data CompressionKBytes/Sec
60,151.00
Data EncryptionMBytes/Sec
1,109.00
Extended InstructionsMillion Matrices/Sec
2,094.00
Find Prime NumbersMillion Primes/Sec
11.00
Floating Point MathMOps/Sec
5,928.00
Integer MathMOps/Sec
19,007.00
PhysicsFrames/Sec
239.00
Random String SortingThousand Strings/Sec
6,298.00

Core specifications

BrandAMD
CategoryDesktop
Release year2017
SocketAM4
Cores / threads4 / —
Base clock3.50 GHz
Max turbo3.80 GHz
TDP65 W
Integrated graphics—

Memory support

—
Memory type—
Official speed—
Maximum capacity—

Cache hierarchy

L1I4 x 32 KB
L1D4 x 96 KB
L24 x 1024 KB