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AMD Phenom X4 Quad-Core GP-9600

Explore AMD Phenom X4 Quad-Core GP-9600 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Outdated for demanding workloads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 X4 Quad-Core GP-9600 is a Desktop processor with 4 cores and 4 threads. Its base clock is 2.3 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 1649 and a single-thread rating of 764. Its stated TDP is 95 W.

CPU Mark1,649
3 samples
Single Thread764
Overall rank#4,112
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Outdated for demanding workloads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 X4 Quad-Core GP-9600 is a Desktop processor with 4 cores and 4 threads. Its base clock is 2.3 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 1649 and a single-thread rating of 764. Its stated TDP is 95 W.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The AMD Phenom X4 Quad-Core GP-9600 is a Desktop released in 2009. Recorded specifications include 4 cores and 4 threads, a 95 W reference TDP, a 1,649 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 1,649 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 764 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. 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 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 X4 Quad-Core GP-9600 specifications?

The main recorded details are 4 cores and 4 threads, a 95 W reference TDP, a 1,649 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the AMD Phenom X4 Quad-Core GP-9600 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 X4 Quad-Core GP-9600?

Start with AM2 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 X4 Quad-Core GP-9600 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.

03AMD Phenom X4 Quad-Core GP-9600This CPU1,649 points
04AMD Athlon II X3 435AMD1,645 points
05Intel Core i3-560 @ 3.33GHzIntel1,642 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

01Intel Core i3-560 @ 3.33GHzIntel1,341 points
02AMD Athlon II X3 435AMD1,141 points
04AMD Phenom X4 Quad-Core GP-9600This CPU764 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

02Intel Core i3-560 @ 3.33GHzIntel22.5 Mark/W
03AMD Phenom X4 Quad-Core GP-9600This CPU17.4 Mark/W
04AMD Athlon II X3 435AMD17.3 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

Single ThreadMOps/Sec
764.00

Core specifications

BrandAMD
CategoryDesktop
Release year2009
SocketAM2
Cores / threads4 / 4
Base clock2.30 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
L32 MB