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AMD Phenom II 42 TWKR Black Edition

Explore AMD Phenom II 42 TWKR Black Edition 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Outdated for demanding workloads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 II 42 TWKR Black Edition is a Desktop processor with 4 cores and 4 threads. Its base clock is 2 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 2046 and a single-thread rating of 0.

CPU Mark2,046
1 samples
Single Thread0
Overall rank#3,811
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Outdated for demanding workloads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 II 42 TWKR Black Edition is a Desktop processor with 4 cores and 4 threads. Its base clock is 2 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 2046 and a single-thread rating of 0.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The AMD Phenom II 42 TWKR Black Edition is a Desktop released in 2010. Recorded specifications include 4 cores and 4 threads, a 2,046 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 2,046 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure. 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

Verify the system memory type, real power limits and cooling capacity.

FAQ

Common processor questions

What are the key AMD Phenom II 42 TWKR Black Edition specifications?

The main recorded details are 4 cores and 4 threads, a 2,046 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the AMD Phenom II 42 TWKR Black Edition 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 II 42 TWKR Black Edition?

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 II 42 TWKR Black Edition use?

A structured TDP value is not currently available. Check the manufacturer specification and device power limits.

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 A8-3800 APUAMD2,051 points
02AMD Phenom II X4 810AMD2,049 points
03AMD Phenom II 42 TWKR Black EditionThis CPU2,046 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

03AMD Phenom II X4 810AMD1,045 points
04AMD A8-3800 APUAMD1,042 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

03AMD A8-3800 APUAMD31.6 Mark/W
04AMD Phenom II X4 810AMD21.6 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

No sub-test data is available yet.

Core specifications

BrandAMD
CategoryDesktop
Release year2010
Socket—
Cores / threads4 / 4
Base clock2.00 GHz
Max turbo—
TDP—
Integrated graphics—

Memory support

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Memory type—
Official speed—
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Cache hierarchy

No structured cache data.