AMD Phenom II X3 740 Black
Category: CPU / Processor
Manufacturer: AMD
Cores: 3C / 6T
Clock: 3 - 3 GHz
Socket: AM3
TDP: 95W
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AMD Phenom II X3 740 Black
Cores
3C / 6T
Clock
3 - 3 GHz
Socket
AM3
TDP
95W
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Overview
The AMD Phenom II X3 740 Black packs 3 cores and 6 threads. It drops into the AM3 socket with a 95W TDP — about 31.7W per core. 6MB of L3 cache helps in cache-sensitive games and workloads. Clocks span 3GHz base to 3GHz boost.
Match the socket to your motherboard first; cooler TDP rating second. PlanMyPC's builder flags compatibility problems with the rest of your parts automatically. Support and warranty service run through AMD, with terms that vary by region. The full specification sheet below breaks out every listed detail, and the compatibility checker flags conflicts with parts already in your build.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| TDP | 95 W |
| CPU Cores | 3 |
| Socket | AM3 |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Threads | 6 |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 3 GHz |
| Microarchitecture | K10 |
| Integrated Graphics | None |
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