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AMD Phenom II X6 1090T

Explore AMD Phenom II X6 1090T technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for performance, compatibility and upgrade comparisons.

Last updated: 2026-10-20
4.1/ 10
Technical rating

Entry-level / aging

AMD Phenom II X6 1090T is a Desktop processor with 6 cores and 6 threads. It runs at 3.2 GHz and boosts up to 3.6 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 3839 and a single-thread rating of 1451. Its stated TDP is 125 W.

CPU Mark3,839
2,980 samples
Single Thread1,451
Overall rank#2,889
of 6,054
Reference price$279.99

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Entry-level / aging
4.1Entry-level / aging

AMD Phenom II X6 1090T is a Desktop processor with 6 cores and 6 threads. It runs at 3.2 GHz and boosts up to 3.6 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 3839 and a single-thread rating of 1451. Its stated TDP is 125 W.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The AMD Phenom II X6 1090T is a Desktop released in 2010. Recorded specifications include 6 cores and 6 threads, up to 3.60 GHz turbo, a 125 W reference TDP, a 3,839 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 3,839 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 1,451 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 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 125 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 X6 1090T specifications?

The main recorded details are 6 cores and 6 threads, up to 3.60 GHz turbo, a 125 W reference TDP, a 3,839 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the AMD Phenom II X6 1090T 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 X6 1090T?

Start with 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 X6 1090T use?

The recorded reference TDP is 125 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 FX-6120 Six-CoreAMD3,849 points
02Intel Core i5-2400 @ 3.10GHzIntel3,844 points
04AMD Phenom II X6 1090TThis CPU3,839 points
05AMD PRO A12-8870AMD3,833 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

02AMD PRO A12-8870AMD1,752 points
03Intel Core i5-2400 @ 3.10GHzIntel1,568 points
04AMD Phenom II X6 1090TThis CPU1,451 points
05AMD FX-6120 Six-CoreAMD1,372 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

02AMD PRO A12-8870AMD59.0 Mark/W
03AMD FX-6120 Six-CoreAMD40.5 Mark/W
05AMD Phenom II X6 1090TThis CPU30.7 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
85,810.00
Data EncryptionMBytes/Sec
1,045.00
Extended InstructionsMillion Matrices/Sec
2,049.00
Find Prime NumbersMillion Primes/Sec
19.00
Floating Point MathMOps/Sec
8,430.00
Integer MathMOps/Sec
11,705.00
PhysicsFrames/Sec
277.00
Random String SortingThousand Strings/Sec
10,608.00

Core specifications

BrandAMD
CategoryDesktop
Release year2010
SocketAM3
Cores / threads6 / 6
Base clock3.20 GHz
Max turbo3.60 GHz
TDP125 W
Integrated graphics—

Memory support

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Memory type—
Official speed—
Maximum capacity—

Cache hierarchy

L1I6 x 64 KB
L1D6 x 64 KB
L26 x 512 KB
L36 MB