AMD Phenom II X4 975

The AMD Phenom II X4 975 packs 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 span 3.6GHz base to 3.6GHz boost.

Board socket comes first when pairing parts — after that, make sure your cooler's rating covers the chip. PlanMyPC's builder flags compatibility problems automatically and tracks the latest processor deals from multiple stores. Warranty coverage follows AMD's standard policy — confirm regional terms on the listing. The full specification sheet below breaks out every listed detail, and the compatibility checker flags conflicts with parts already in your build.