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AMD Phenom II X2 545

Explore AMD Phenom II X2 545 technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for performance, compatibility and upgrade comparisons.

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

Outdated for demanding workloads

AMD Phenom II X2 545 is a Desktop processor with 2 cores and 2 threads. Its base clock is 3 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 1224 and a single-thread rating of 1177. Its stated TDP is 80 W.

CPU Mark1,224
97 samples
Single Thread1,177
Overall rank#4,464
of 6,054
Reference price$43.98

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Outdated for demanding workloads
2.8Outdated for demanding workloads

AMD Phenom II X2 545 is a Desktop processor with 2 cores and 2 threads. Its base clock is 3 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 1224 and a single-thread rating of 1177. Its stated TDP is 80 W.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The AMD Phenom II X2 545 is a Desktop released in 2009. Recorded specifications include 2 cores and 2 threads, a 80 W reference TDP, a 1,224 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 1,224 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 1,177 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+/AM3. 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 80 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 X2 545 specifications?

The main recorded details are 2 cores and 2 threads, a 80 W reference TDP, a 1,224 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the AMD Phenom II X2 545 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 X2 545?

Start with AM2+/AM3 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 X2 545 use?

The recorded reference TDP is 80 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.

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Overall and multi-core performance

A higher CPU Mark indicates stronger overall performance.

03AMD Phenom II X2 545This CPU1,224 points
05AMD R-272F APUAMD1,215 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

02AMD Phenom II X2 545This CPU1,177 points
03AMD R-272F APUAMD1,087 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

01AMD R-272F APUAMD34.7 Mark/W
03AMD Phenom II X2 545This CPU15.3 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
25,462.00
Data EncryptionMBytes/Sec
329.20
Extended InstructionsMillion Matrices/Sec
599.00
Find Prime NumbersMillion Primes/Sec
10.00
Floating Point MathMOps/Sec
2,521.00
Integer MathMOps/Sec
3,352.00
PhysicsFrames/Sec
134.00
Random String SortingThousand Strings/Sec
3,246.00

Core specifications

BrandAMD
CategoryDesktop
Release year2009
SocketAM2+/AM3
Cores / threads2 / 2
Base clock3.00 GHz
Max turbo—
TDP80 W
Integrated graphics—

Memory support

—
Memory type—
Official speed—
Maximum capacity—

Cache hierarchy

L1I2 x 64 KB
L1D2 x 64 KB
L22 x 512 KB
L36 MB