AMD · Phenom · 2008 · AM2+
The AMD Phenom X4 9600 is a desktop processor with 4 cores, released in 2008 at an MSRP of $155. It is part of the Phenom lineup, using the Phenom X4 platform, and fits the AM2+ socket. Internally, it is built on the "K10" architecture. It operates at a fixed 2.3 GHz. AMD manufactures the "K10" silicon on a 65nm process node. Its multiplier is locked, so any overclocking has to come from raising the base clock rather than the multiplier. This processor supports DDR2 memory. With a TDP of 95W, the Phenom X4 9600 sits in a typical power envelope for a modern desktop CPU. This processor has no integrated graphics — a discrete GPU is required. The cache hierarchy consists of 64KB/core of L1, 2MB of L2, and 2MB of L3 cache.
Entry-level original Phenom quad-core. Suffered from the small 2MB L3 and the TLB bug in early steppings (B2) — AMD issued a BIOS fix that reduced performance by ~10%.
| Brand | AMD |
|---|---|
| Family | Phenom |
| Series | Phenom X4 |
| Architecture | K10 |
| Type | Desktop |
| Launch year | 2008 |
| Cores | 4 |
| Threads | 4 |
| Base clock | 2.3 GHz |
| Boost clock | 2.3 GHz |
| L1 cache | 64KB/core |
| L2 cache | 2MB |
| L3 cache | 2MB |
| TDP | 95W |
| Socket | AM2+ |
| Process | 65nm |
| Memory type | DDR2 |
| Integrated graphics | None |
| Chipsets | 790FX, 790X, 770, 740G |
| Launch MSRP | $155 |
| Part number | HD9600WCGDBOX |
| OEM / tray part number | HD9600WCJ4BGD |