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AMD Phenom II X4 B99

Explore AMD Phenom II X4 B99 technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for performance, compatibility and upgrade comparisons.

Last updated: 2026-10-20
3.6/ 10
Technical rating

Outdated for demanding workloads

AMD Phenom II X4 B99 is a Desktop processor with 4 cores and 4 threads. Its base clock is 3.3 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 2536 and a single-thread rating of 1377. Its stated TDP is 95 W.

CPU Mark2,536
13 samples
Single Thread1,377
Overall rank#3,493
of 6,054
Reference price—

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Outdated for demanding workloads
3.6Outdated for demanding workloads

AMD Phenom II X4 B99 is a Desktop processor with 4 cores and 4 threads. Its base clock is 3.3 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 2536 and a single-thread rating of 1377. Its stated TDP is 95 W.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The AMD Phenom II X4 B99 is a Desktop released in 2011. Recorded specifications include 4 cores and 4 threads, a 95 W reference TDP, a 2,536 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 2,536 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 1,377 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 II X4 B99 specifications?

The main recorded details are 4 cores and 4 threads, a 95 W reference TDP, a 2,536 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the AMD Phenom II X4 B99 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 X4 B99?

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 X4 B99 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.

01Intel Core i5-670 @ 3.47GHzIntel2,547 points
02Intel Core i7-7Y75 @ 1.30GHzIntel2,538 points
03AMD Phenom II X4 B99This CPU2,536 points
04AMD Athlon II X4 555AMD2,526 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

01Intel Core i7-7Y75 @ 1.30GHzIntel1,509 points
02Intel Core i5-670 @ 3.47GHzIntel1,504 points
03AMD Phenom II X4 B99This CPU1,377 points
05AMD Athlon II X4 555AMD1,244 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

01Intel Core i7-7Y75 @ 1.30GHzIntel564.0 Mark/W
02Intel Core i5-670 @ 3.47GHzIntel34.9 Mark/W
03AMD Phenom II X4 B99This CPU26.7 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
59,906.00
Data EncryptionMBytes/Sec
615.90
Extended InstructionsMillion Matrices/Sec
1,329.00
Find Prime NumbersMillion Primes/Sec
16.00
Floating Point MathMOps/Sec
5,644.00
Integer MathMOps/Sec
7,254.00
PhysicsFrames/Sec
232.00
Random String SortingThousand Strings/Sec
7,678.00

Core specifications

BrandAMD
CategoryDesktop
Release year2011
Socket—
Cores / threads4 / 4
Base clock3.30 GHz
Max turbo—
TDP95 W
Integrated graphics—

Memory support

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Memory type—
Official speed—
Maximum capacity—

Cache hierarchy

L1I4 x 64 KB
L1D4 x 64 KB
L24 x 512 KB
L36 MB