AMD Phenom II X4 970
Category: CPU / Processor
Manufacturer: AMD
Cores: 4C / 8T
Clock: 3.5 - 3.5 GHz
Socket: AM3
TDP: 125W
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AMD Phenom II X4 970
Cores
4C / 8T
Clock
3.5 - 3.5 GHz
Socket
AM3
TDP
125W
No price data available
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Overview
The AMD Phenom II X4 970 offers 4 cores and 8 threads. Clocks run from 3.5GHz base to 3.5GHz boost. 6MB of L3 cache helps in cache-sensitive games and workloads. It drops into the AM3 socket with a 125W TDP — about 31.3W per core.
Confirm motherboard socket compatibility before anything else, then size the cooler to the TDP. PlanMyPC's builder flags compatibility problems automatically and tracks the latest processor deals from multiple stores. Support and warranty service run through AMD, with terms that vary by region. Every published spec is tabulated below, and compatibility against your current part list is checked automatically.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| TDP | 125 W |
| CPU Cores | 4 |
| Socket | AM3 |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Threads | 8 |
| Base Clock | 3.5 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 3.5 GHz |
| Microarchitecture | K10 |
| Integrated Graphics | None |





