AMD Phenom II X4 970 Black
Category: CPU / Processor
Manufacturer: AMD
Cores: 4C / 8T
Clock: 3.5 - 3.5 GHz
Socket: AM3
TDP: 125W
Price: $304.54 from Amazon
AMD Phenom II X4 970 Black
Cores
4C / 8T
Clock
3.5 - 3.5 GHz
Socket
AM3
TDP
125W
Best price from Amazon
$304.54
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Overview
The AMD Phenom II X4 970 Black offers 4 cores and 8 threads. 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. Clocks run from 3.5GHz base to 3.5GHz boost.
Board socket comes first when pairing parts — after that, make sure your cooler's rating covers the chip. At $304.54 it sits in the high-end processor bracket. Use the PlanMyPC system builder to verify it works alongside your other components and to watch live retailer pricing. AMD backs the product through its standard warranty channels; check the listing for region-specific terms.
| 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 |
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