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AMD Phenom II N870 Triple-Core

Explore AMD Phenom II N870 Triple-Core technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for laptop performance, efficiency and upgrade research.

Last updated: 2026-10-20
2.8/ 10
Technical rating

Outdated for demanding workloads

AMD Phenom II N870 Triple-Core is a Laptop processor with 3 cores and 3 threads. Its base clock is 2.3 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 1324 and a single-thread rating of 900. Its stated TDP is 35 W.

CPU Mark1,324
48 samples
Single Thread900
Overall rank#4,370
of 6,054
Reference price—

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Outdated for demanding workloads
2.8Outdated for demanding workloads

AMD Phenom II N870 Triple-Core is a Laptop processor with 3 cores and 3 threads. Its base clock is 2.3 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 1324 and a single-thread rating of 900. Its stated TDP is 35 W.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The AMD Phenom II N870 Triple-Core is a Laptop released in 2011. Recorded specifications include 3 cores and 3 threads, a 35 W reference TDP, a 1,324 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 1,324 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 900 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 S1. 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 35 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 II N870 Triple-Core specifications?

The main recorded details are 3 cores and 3 threads, a 35 W reference TDP, a 1,324 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the AMD Phenom II N870 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 II N870 Triple-Core?

Start with S1 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 II N870 Triple-Core use?

The recorded reference TDP is 35 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 A4-5050 APUAMD1,328 points
02Intel Core i5-480M @ 2.67GHzIntel1,327 points
03Intel Core i5-460M @ 2.53GHzIntel1,325 points
04AMD Phenom II N870 Triple-CoreThis CPU1,324 points
05AMD A6-9225AMD1,323 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

01AMD A6-9225AMD1,148 points
02Intel Core i5-480M @ 2.67GHzIntel1,135 points
03Intel Core i5-460M @ 2.53GHzIntel1,123 points
04AMD Phenom II N870 Triple-CoreThis CPU900 points
05AMD A4-5050 APUAMD538 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

01AMD A4-5050 APUAMD98.4 Mark/W
02AMD A6-9225AMD88.2 Mark/W
05AMD Phenom II N870 Triple-CoreThis CPU37.8 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
28,380.00
Data EncryptionMBytes/Sec
338.20
Extended InstructionsMillion Matrices/Sec
658.00
Find Prime NumbersMillion Primes/Sec
7.00
Floating Point MathMOps/Sec
2,985.00
Integer MathMOps/Sec
3,740.00
PhysicsFrames/Sec
126.00
Random String SortingThousand Strings/Sec
3,806.00

Core specifications

BrandAMD
CategoryLaptop
Release year2011
SocketS1
Cores / threads3 / 3
Base clock2.30 GHz
Max turbo—
TDP35 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