
Phenom X3 8550
AMD
PassMark
1,151
Performance
Budget
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
Overview
The Phenom X3 8550 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Abril 2008 (17 years ago). It is based on the Toliman (2008) architecture. It features 3 cores and 3 threads. Max frequency: 2.2 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: AM2+. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,151 points. Launch price was $170.
Specifications
General
- Type
- desktop
- Designer
- AMD
- Launch price
- $170
- Release date
- Abril 2008 (17 years ago)
- Architecture codename
- Toliman (2008)
- Performance ranking position
- 2978
Technical
- Cores
- 3
- Threads
- 3
- Die size
- 285 mm2
- L1 cache
- 128 kB (per core)
- L2 cache
- 512 kB (per core)
- L3 cache
- 2 MB (total)
- Max frequency
- 2.2 GHz
- 64-bit support
- +
- Transistor count
- 450 million
- Process technology
- 65 nm
- Compatibilidade com Windows 11
- -
Compatibility
- Socket
- AM2+
- Power consumption (TDP)
- 95 Watt
- Max processors in config
- 1
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