Phenom II X4 X920 BE
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Phenom II X4 X920 BE

AMD

PassMark

1,935

2009-01-01
2 MB
Champlain (2010−2011)

Performance Spectrum - CPU

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Overview

The Phenom II X4 X920 BE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Champlain (2010−2011) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Max frequency: 2.3 GHz. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: S1. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,935 points. Launch price was $149.

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Performance Per Dollar

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FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for Phenom II X4 X920 BE across popular games. Tested paired with RTX 4090 to isolate CPU performance.

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080p
low48 FPS
medium48 FPS
high48 FPS
ultra48 FPS
1440p
low48 FPS
medium48 FPS
high48 FPS
ultra48 FPS
4k
low48 FPS
medium48 FPS
high48 FPS
ultra48 FPS
Dead by Daylight

Dead by Daylight

1080p
low48 FPS
medium48 FPS
high48 FPS
ultra48 FPS
1440p
low48 FPS
medium48 FPS
high48 FPS
ultra47 FPS
4k
low46 FPS
medium43 FPS
high40 FPS
ultra38 FPS
Deadlock

Deadlock

1080p
low48 FPS
medium48 FPS
high48 FPS
ultra48 FPS
1440p
low48 FPS
medium48 FPS
high48 FPS
ultra46 FPS
4k
low47 FPS
medium42 FPS
high35 FPS
ultra27 FPS
Delta Force

Delta Force

1080p
low48 FPS
medium48 FPS
high48 FPS
ultra48 FPS
1440p
low48 FPS
medium48 FPS
high48 FPS
ultra48 FPS
4k
low48 FPS
medium48 FPS
high48 FPS
ultra48 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

1080p
low48 FPS
medium48 FPS
high48 FPS
ultra48 FPS
1440p
low48 FPS
medium48 FPS
high48 FPS
ultra48 FPS
4k
low48 FPS
medium48 FPS
high48 FPS
ultra48 FPS
Naraka: Bladepoint

Naraka: Bladepoint

1080p
low48 FPS
medium48 FPS
high48 FPS
ultra48 FPS
1440p
low48 FPS
medium48 FPS
high48 FPS
ultra48 FPS
4k
low48 FPS
medium48 FPS
high48 FPS
ultra41 FPS
Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

1080p
low48 FPS
medium48 FPS
high48 FPS
ultra48 FPS
1440p
low48 FPS
medium48 FPS
high48 FPS
ultra48 FPS
4k
low48 FPS
medium48 FPS
high43 FPS
ultra34 FPS
Phasmophobia

Phasmophobia

1080p
low48 FPS
medium48 FPS
high48 FPS
ultra48 FPS
1440p
low48 FPS
medium48 FPS
high48 FPS
ultra43 FPS
4k
low48 FPS
medium48 FPS
high34 FPS
ultra26 FPS
Stardew Valley

Stardew Valley

1080p
low48 FPS
medium48 FPS
high48 FPS
ultra48 FPS
1440p
low48 FPS
medium48 FPS
high48 FPS
ultra48 FPS
4k
low48 FPS
medium48 FPS
high48 FPS
ultra48 FPS
Terraria

Terraria

1080p
low48 FPS
medium48 FPS
high48 FPS
ultra48 FPS
1440p
low48 FPS
medium48 FPS
high48 FPS
ultra48 FPS
4k
low48 FPS
medium48 FPS
high48 FPS
ultra48 FPS

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Phenom II X4 X920 BE specifications and capabilities.

Processing Power

The Phenom II X4 X920 BE is a 4-core / 4-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 1,935, placing it in the Entry Level performance tier as a Legacy generation product.

SpecificationPhenom II X4 X920 BE
Cores / ThreadsPhysical/logical processing units4C / 4T
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 data2 MB
L1 CacheUltra-fast per-core cache256 kB
Bus SpeedData bus frequency3600 MHz
64-bit SupportYes
Windows 11 CompatibleNo
PassMark ScoreOverall multi-threaded benchmark score1,935
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Memory & Platform

The Phenom II X4 X920 BE fits into the S1 socket and supports PCIe 2.0. It supports DDR3 memory.

SpecificationPhenom II X4 X920 BE
TypeDesktop or Laptop processorLaptop
SeriesProduct family4x AMD Phenom II
SocketMotherboard socket requiredS1
PCIe GenerationPeripheral interconnect speed — affects GPU and SSD bandwidthPCIe 2.0
RAM TypeSupported memory standardDDR3
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Power & Cooling

The Phenom II X4 X920 BE has a rated TDP (Thermal Design Power) of 2 MB — this indicates the amount of heat generated under sustained load and determines what cooling solution is needed.

SpecificationPhenom II X4 X920 BE
TDPThermal Design Power — heat output under sustained workload2 MB
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Value Analysis

Performance ranking position: #2462 out of all indexed processors.

SpecificationPhenom II X4 X920 BE
Launch PriceOriginal retail price at launch$149
Performance RankPosition in overall performance ranking#2462
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
Series4x AMD Phenom II
DesignerAMD
Launch Price$149
Release Date2009-01-01
Architecture CodenameChamplain (2010−2011)
Performance Ranking Position2462

Technical Specifications

9 specs

Cores4
Threads4
L1 Cache256 kB
L2 Cache2 MB
Bus Speed3600 MHz
Max Frequency2.3 GHz
64-Bit Support+
Process Technology45 nm
Windows 11 Compatible-

Compatibility

3 specs

SocketS1
PCIe GenerationPCIe 2.0
Power Consumption (TDP)2 MB

Memory

1 spec

RAM TypesDDR3

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