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AMD Phenom 8650 Triple-Core

Explore AMD Phenom 8650 Triple-Core technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for performance, compatibility and upgrade comparisons.

Last updated: 2026-10-20
2.6/ 10
Technical rating

Outdated for demanding workloads

AMD Phenom 8650 Triple-Core is a Desktop processor with 3 cores and 3 threads. Its base clock is 2.3 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 1218 and a single-thread rating of 865. Its stated TDP is 95 W.

CPU Mark1,218
230 samples
Single Thread865
Overall rank#4,472
of 6,054
Reference price$25.05

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Outdated for demanding workloads
2.6Outdated for demanding workloads

AMD Phenom 8650 Triple-Core is a Desktop processor with 3 cores and 3 threads. Its base clock is 2.3 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 1218 and a single-thread rating of 865. Its stated TDP is 95 W.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The AMD Phenom 8650 Triple-Core is a Desktop released in 2008. Recorded specifications include 3 cores and 3 threads, a 95 W reference TDP, a 1,218 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 1,218 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 865 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 8650 Triple-Core specifications?

The main recorded details are 3 cores and 3 threads, a 95 W reference TDP, a 1,218 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the AMD Phenom 8650 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 8650 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 8650 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.

01AMD Phenom II X2 545AMD1,224 points
02AMD Phenom 8650 Triple-CoreThis CPU1,218 points
03AMD R-272F APUAMD1,215 points
04AMD Phenom II X2 550AMD1,210 points
05AMD Athlon II X2 255AMD1,210 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

01AMD Athlon II X2 255AMD1,235 points
02AMD Phenom II X2 550AMD1,215 points
03AMD Phenom II X2 545AMD1,177 points
04AMD R-272F APUAMD1,087 points
05AMD Phenom 8650 Triple-CoreThis CPU865 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

01AMD R-272F APUAMD34.7 Mark/W
02AMD Athlon II X2 255AMD18.6 Mark/W
03AMD Phenom II X2 545AMD15.3 Mark/W
04AMD Phenom II X2 550AMD15.1 Mark/W
05AMD Phenom 8650 Triple-CoreThis CPU12.8 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
26,491.00
Data EncryptionMBytes/Sec
305.00
Extended InstructionsMillion Matrices/Sec
649.00
Find Prime NumbersMillion Primes/Sec
7.00
Floating Point MathMOps/Sec
2,947.00
Integer MathMOps/Sec
3,680.00
PhysicsFrames/Sec
109.00
Random String SortingThousand Strings/Sec
3,439.00

Core specifications

BrandAMD
CategoryDesktop
Release year2008
SocketAM2
Cores / threads3 / 3
Base clock2.30 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