The AMD Phenom X4 quad-core family of processors is designed for desktop computers. All Phenom X4 processors are developed by Advanced Micro Devices (AMD).
History
The Phenom X4 quad-core processor family was introduced in November 2007 with the first two models of the series, the Phenom 9500 and 9600.
Features
The Phenom X4 family utilizes quad-core technology, which comprises two dual-core dies on one chip (four cores total). The processing speed of Phenom X4 processors ranges from 1800 MHz to 2600 MHz. The Phenom X4 family has an L2 cache size of 512 kilobytes per core, and a 2 megabyte (MB) L3 cache size. The X4 processors vary in socket type, with socket types of either Socket AM2 or Socket AM2+. They also utilize "Cool'n'Quiet" technology (reduces energy cost, and increases performance), as well as many other energy-saving and performance-enhancing technologies.
Types
The Phenom X4 family is made up of a wide variety of processors, including the Phenom X4 9100e, 9150e, 9350e, 9450e, 9500, 9550, 9600, 9600 Black Edition, 9600B (two different models), 9650, 9700, 9750B, 9850 (two models), 9850 Black Edition and 9950 Black Edition (two models).
Fun Fact
The Phenom X4 is the predecessor of the Phenom II X4, and the successor of the Athlon 64 X2.
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