Phenom II X3 N870
CPU·Budget

Phenom II X3 N870

AMD

PassMark

2,145

2009-01-01
1.5 MB
Champlain (2010−2011)

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Phenom II X3 N870
3 / 3
2,145
0.0%
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Overview

The Phenom II X3 N870 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Champlain (2010−2011) architecture. It features 3 cores and 3 threads. Max frequency: 2.3 GHz. L2 cache: 1.5 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: S1g4. Thermal design power (TDP): 1.5 MB. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,145 points. Launch price was $149.

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Performance Per Dollar

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FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for Phenom II X3 N870 across popular games. Tested paired with RTX 4090 to isolate CPU performance.

Call of Duty: Warzone

Call of Duty: Warzone

1080p
low54 FPS
medium54 FPS
high54 FPS
ultra54 FPS
1440p
low54 FPS
medium54 FPS
high54 FPS
ultra54 FPS
4k
low54 FPS
medium54 FPS
high54 FPS
ultra54 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080p
low54 FPS
medium54 FPS
high54 FPS
ultra54 FPS
1440p
low54 FPS
medium54 FPS
high54 FPS
ultra54 FPS
4k
low54 FPS
medium54 FPS
high47 FPS
ultra32 FPS
Delta Force

Delta Force

1080p
low54 FPS
medium54 FPS
high54 FPS
ultra54 FPS
1440p
low54 FPS
medium54 FPS
high54 FPS
ultra54 FPS
4k
low54 FPS
medium54 FPS
high54 FPS
ultra54 FPS
Destiny 2

Destiny 2

1080p
low54 FPS
medium54 FPS
high47 FPS
ultra30 FPS
1440p
low53 FPS
medium43 FPS
high32 FPS
ultra18 FPS
4k
low31 FPS
medium23 FPS
high15 FPS
ultra11 FPS
Euro Truck Simulator 2

Euro Truck Simulator 2

1080p
low54 FPS
medium54 FPS
high54 FPS
ultra54 FPS
1440p
low54 FPS
medium54 FPS
high54 FPS
ultra54 FPS
4k
low54 FPS
medium54 FPS
high54 FPS
ultra54 FPS
Garry's Mod

Garry's Mod

1080p
low54 FPS
medium54 FPS
high54 FPS
ultra54 FPS
1440p
low54 FPS
medium54 FPS
high54 FPS
ultra54 FPS
4k
low54 FPS
medium54 FPS
high54 FPS
ultra54 FPS
Hearts of Iron IV

Hearts of Iron IV

1080p
low54 FPS
medium54 FPS
high54 FPS
ultra54 FPS
1440p
low54 FPS
medium54 FPS
high54 FPS
ultra48 FPS
4k
low54 FPS
medium54 FPS
high50 FPS
ultra35 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

1080p
low54 FPS
medium54 FPS
high54 FPS
ultra54 FPS
1440p
low54 FPS
medium54 FPS
high54 FPS
ultra54 FPS
4k
low54 FPS
medium54 FPS
high54 FPS
ultra54 FPS
Left 4 Dead 2

Left 4 Dead 2

1080p
low54 FPS
medium54 FPS
high54 FPS
ultra54 FPS
1440p
low54 FPS
medium54 FPS
high54 FPS
ultra54 FPS
4k
low54 FPS
medium54 FPS
high54 FPS
ultra54 FPS
Naraka: Bladepoint

Naraka: Bladepoint

1080p
low54 FPS
medium54 FPS
high54 FPS
ultra54 FPS
1440p
low54 FPS
medium54 FPS
high54 FPS
ultra54 FPS
4k
low54 FPS
medium54 FPS
high47 FPS
ultra40 FPS
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Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Phenom II X3 N870 specifications and capabilities.

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Processing Power

The Phenom II X3 N870 is a 3-core / 3-thread processor based on the Champlain (2010−2011) architecture, manufactured on a 45 nm process node. It reaches a maximum boost clock of 2.3 GHz— higher boost clocks directly translate to better single-threaded performance and responsiveness in gaming. In the PassMark benchmark (a comprehensive multi-threaded test), it scores 2,145, placing it in the Entry Level performance tier as a Legacy generation product.

SpecificationPhenom II X3 N870
Cores / ThreadsPhysical/logical processing units3C / 3T
Max Boost ClockPeak single-core speed under boost2.3 GHz
ArchitectureCPU microarchitecture designChamplain (2010−2011)
Process NodeFabrication technology — smaller = more efficient45 nm
L2 CachePer-core fast cache for frequently accessed data1.5 MB
L1 CacheUltra-fast per-core cache384 kB
Bus SpeedData bus frequency3600 MHz
64-bit SupportYes
Windows 11 CompatibleNo
PassMark ScoreOverall multi-threaded benchmark score2,145
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Memory & Platform

The Phenom II X3 N870 fits into the S1g4 socket and supports PCIe 2.0. It supports DDR3 memory.

SpecificationPhenom II X3 N870
TypeDesktop or Laptop processorLaptop
SeriesProduct family3x AMD Phenom II
SocketMotherboard socket requiredS1g4
PCIe GenerationPeripheral interconnect speed — affects GPU and SSD bandwidthPCIe 2.0
RAM TypeSupported memory standardDDR3
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Power & Cooling

The Phenom II X3 N870 has a rated TDP (Thermal Design Power) of 1.5 MB — this indicates the amount of heat generated under sustained load and determines what cooling solution is needed.

SpecificationPhenom II X3 N870
TDPThermal Design Power — heat output under sustained workload1.5 MB
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Value Analysis

Performance ranking position: #2714 out of all indexed processors.

SpecificationPhenom II X3 N870
Launch PriceOriginal retail price at launch$149
Performance RankPosition in overall performance ranking#2714
Release DateLaunch date2009-01-01
Release Year2010
DesignerArchitecture designer (e.g. Intel, AMD)AMD

Specifications Reference

Raw spec sheet for quick lookup. The analysis cards above explain what these fields mean in practice.

4 categories

General Information

7 specs

TypeLaptop
Series3x AMD Phenom II
DesignerAMD
Launch Price$149
Release Date2009-01-01
Architecture CodenameChamplain (2010−2011)
Performance Ranking Position2714

Technical Specifications

9 specs

Cores3
Threads3
L1 Cache384 kB
L2 Cache1.5 MB
Bus Speed3600 MHz
Max Frequency2.3 GHz
64-Bit Support+
Process Technology45 nm
Windows 11 Compatible-

Compatibility

3 specs

SocketS1g4
PCIe GenerationPCIe 2.0
Power Consumption (TDP)1.5 MB

Memory

1 spec

RAM TypesDDR3

Our Recommendation for Phenom II X3 N870

Suggested pairings based on performance balance

Minimum (Avoid Bottleneck) (12)

Quadro T1000 Max-QG3D Mark: 5,000
4 GBCore: 765 MHz2019
Radeon R9 M295X Mac EditionG3D Mark: 5,000
2 GBCore: 850 MHz2014
QuadroG3D Mark: 5,000
2 GBCore: 135 MHz1999
Radeon HD 7970M CrossfireG3D Mark: 5,000
2 GBCore: 850 MHz2012
Quadro T1000 (móvel)G3D Mark: 5,000
4 GBCore: 1395 MHz2019
M1 8-Core GPUG3D Mark: 5,000
2 GBCore: 1278 MHz2020
GeForce GTX 460 OEMG3D Mark: 5,000
2 GBCore: 650 MHz2010
GeForce GTX 1630G3D Mark: 4,992
4 GBCore: 1740 MHz2022
Radeon R9 M395G3D Mark: 4,934
2 GBCore: 834 MHz2015
RTXA5000-8QG3D Mark: 4,916
2 GBCore: 1170 MHz2021
FirePro S9050G3D Mark: 4,901
4 GBCore: 900 MHz2014
CMP 30HXG3D Mark: 4,892
2 GBCore: 1530 MHz2021

Recommended (Balanced) (12)

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q DesignG3D Mark: 9,842
8 GBCore: 1215 MHz2017
GeForce GTX 1060 3GBG3D Mark: 9,815
3 GBCore: 1506 MHz2016
Arc A730MG3D Mark: 9,808
12 GBCore: 1100 MHz2022
Radeon 8040SG3D Mark: 9,756
4 GBCore: 1295 MHz2025
Radeon R9 Fury + Fury XG3D Mark: 9,741
4 GB2015
Radeon RX 6550MG3D Mark: 9,705
4 GBCore: 2000 MHz2023
GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q DesignG3D Mark: 9,674
6 GBCore: 975 MHz2020
GeForce GTX 970G3D Mark: 9,640
4 GBCore: 1050 MHz2014
Radeon RX 6500 XTG3D Mark: 9,603
4 GBCore: 2610 MHz2022
GRID P40-2QG3D Mark: 9,581
4 GBCore: 557 MHz2015
Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GTG3D Mark: 9,558
Shared System RAM2020
Radeon R9 FuryG3D Mark: 9,521
4 GB2015

High-End (Max Performance) (12)

Radeon Pro W6800XG3D Mark: 18,000
32 GBCore: 1800 MHz2021
Radeon 8060SG3D Mark: 17,989
noneCore: 1295 MHz2025
Quadro RTX 6000G3D Mark: 17,887
24 GBCore: 1440 MHz2018
GeForce GTX 1070 SLIG3D Mark: 17,790
8 GBCore: 1506 MHz2016
GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel)G3D Mark: 17,790
8 GBCore: 1443 MHz2016
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPUG3D Mark: 17,621
8 GBCore: 1575 MHz2021
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti MobileG3D Mark: 17,621
8 GBCore: 915 MHz2022
Radeon Pro W5700XG3D Mark: 17,591
16 GBCore: 1243 MHz2019
Radeon Pro W6900XG3D Mark: 17,413
32 GBCore: 1825 MHz2021
GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPUG3D Mark: 17,400
8 GBCore: 2310 MHz2023
GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPUG3D Mark: 17,374
8 GBCore: 2407 MHz2025
Radeon RX 6850M XTG3D Mark: 17,350
12 GBCore: 2321 MHz2022

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3 Cores3 ThrdMax: 2.3 GHz2010
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3 Cores3 ThrdMax: 2.3 GHz2010
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4 Cores4 ThrdMax: 2.5 GHz2008
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3 Cores3 ThrdMax: 2.3 GHz2010
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2 Cores2 ThrdMax: 2 GHz2008
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3 Cores3 ThrdMax: 2.3 GHz2010
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4 Cores4 ThrdMax: 3.4 GHz2014
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3 Cores3 ThrdMax: 2.3 GHz2010
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3 Cores3 ThrdMax: 2.3 GHz2010
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