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AMD Phenom 8850B Triple-Core

Explore AMD Phenom 8850B Triple-Core technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for performance, compatibility and upgrade comparisons.

Last updated: 2026-10-20
2.7/ 10
Technical rating

Outdated for demanding workloads

AMD Phenom 8850B Triple-Core is a Desktop processor with 3 cores and 3 threads. Its base clock is 2.5 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 1281 and a single-thread rating of 972. Its stated TDP is 95 W.

CPU Mark1,281
2 samples
Single Thread972
Overall rank#4,402
of 6,054
Reference price—

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Outdated for demanding workloads
2.7Outdated for demanding workloads

AMD Phenom 8850B Triple-Core is a Desktop processor with 3 cores and 3 threads. Its base clock is 2.5 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 1281 and a single-thread rating of 972. Its stated TDP is 95 W.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The AMD Phenom 8850B Triple-Core is a Desktop released in 2010. Recorded specifications include 3 cores and 3 threads, a 95 W reference TDP, a 1,281 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 1,281 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 972 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

No confirmed socket is recorded for this processor. Verify the exact device or motherboard with the manufacturer before planning an upgrade.

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 8850B Triple-Core specifications?

The main recorded details are 3 cores and 3 threads, a 95 W reference TDP, a 1,281 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the AMD Phenom 8850B 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 8850B Triple-Core?

A confirmed socket is not recorded here. Use the device model or manufacturer specifications to identify compatible hardware.

How much power does the AMD Phenom 8850B 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 A6-5400K APUAMD1,287 points
02AMD Phenom 8850B Triple-CoreThis CPU1,281 points
03Intel Celeron G550 @ 2.60GHzIntel1,279 points
04AMD Sempron 240AMD1,278 points
05AMD Athlon II X2 B28AMD1,273 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

01AMD Athlon II X2 B28AMD1,340 points
02AMD Sempron 240AMD1,300 points
03AMD A6-5400K APUAMD1,271 points
04Intel Celeron G550 @ 2.60GHzIntel1,214 points
05AMD Phenom 8850B Triple-CoreThis CPU972 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

01AMD A6-5400K APUAMD19.8 Mark/W
03AMD Sempron 240AMD19.7 Mark/W
04AMD Athlon II X2 B28AMD19.6 Mark/W
05AMD Phenom 8850B Triple-CoreThis CPU13.5 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

Single ThreadMOps/Sec
972.00

Core specifications

BrandAMD
CategoryDesktop
Release year2010
Socket—
Cores / threads3 / 3
Base clock2.50 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