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AMD Phenom 8450 Triple-Core

Explore AMD Phenom 8450 Triple-Core technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for performance, compatibility and upgrade comparisons.

Last updated: 2026-10-20
2.5/ 10
Technical rating

Outdated for demanding workloads

AMD Phenom 8450 Triple-Core is a Desktop processor with 3 cores and 3 threads. Its base clock is 2.1 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 1180 and a single-thread rating of 801. Its stated TDP is 95 W.

CPU Mark1,180
261 samples
Single Thread801
Overall rank#4,514
of 6,054
Reference price$147.00

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Outdated for demanding workloads
2.5Outdated for demanding workloads

AMD Phenom 8450 Triple-Core is a Desktop processor with 3 cores and 3 threads. Its base clock is 2.1 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 1180 and a single-thread rating of 801. Its stated TDP is 95 W.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The AMD Phenom 8450 Triple-Core is a Desktop released in 2008. Recorded specifications include 3 cores and 3 threads, a 95 W reference TDP, a 1,180 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 1,180 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 801 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 AM2. 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 95 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 Phenom 8450 Triple-Core specifications?

The main recorded details are 3 cores and 3 threads, a 95 W reference TDP, a 1,180 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the AMD Phenom 8450 Triple-Core 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 Phenom 8450 Triple-Core?

Start with AM2 motherboards, then confirm the official CPU-support list and required BIOS revision for the exact board before buying.

How much power does the AMD Phenom 8450 Triple-Core use?

The recorded reference TDP is 95 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.

02AMD Athlon II X2 250AMD1,185 points
03AMD Phenom 8450 Triple-CoreThis CPU1,180 points
04AMD A4-4000 APUAMD1,178 points
05AMD Athlon II X2 245eAMD1,171 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

01AMD Athlon II X2 245eAMD1,202 points
02AMD Athlon II X2 250AMD1,195 points
03AMD A4-4000 APUAMD1,141 points
05AMD Phenom 8450 Triple-CoreThis CPU801 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

01AMD Athlon II X2 245eAMD26.0 Mark/W
02AMD Athlon II X2 250AMD18.2 Mark/W
03AMD A4-4000 APUAMD18.1 Mark/W
05AMD Phenom 8450 Triple-CoreThis CPU12.4 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
25,997.00
Data EncryptionMBytes/Sec
313.80
Extended InstructionsMillion Matrices/Sec
570.00
Find Prime NumbersMillion Primes/Sec
6.00
Floating Point MathMOps/Sec
2,780.00
Integer MathMOps/Sec
3,526.00
PhysicsFrames/Sec
113.00
Random String SortingThousand Strings/Sec
3,304.00

Core specifications

BrandAMD
CategoryDesktop
Release year2008
SocketAM2
Cores / threads3 / 3
Base clock2.10 GHz
Max turbo—
TDP95 W
Integrated graphics—

Memory support

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Memory type—
Official speed—
Maximum capacity—

Cache hierarchy

L1I3 x 64 KB
L1D3 x 64 KB
L23 x 512 KB
L32 MB