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AMD Phenom II X4 945 Deneb 3.0 GHz 4x512 KB L2 Cache Socket AM3 95W Quad-Core Processor - Retail HDX945WFGMBOX

Name: AMD Phenom II X4 945 Deneb 3.0 GHz 4x512 KB L2 Cache Socket AM3 95W Quad-Core Processor - Retail HDX945WFGMBOX
Brand: Unbranded
SKU: B002XNBQJQ
Price: 108.02 USD
Availability: InStock

By Mike Perry, Hardware Editor · Verified 2026-09-15

Mike Perry has researched PC hardware since 2014, tracking 80+ GPU generations, 50+ retro handheld platforms, and 30+ vintage PC configurations. He synthesises community benchmarks, manufacturer specs, and public forum data into actionable buying guides. View full credentials →

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Bottom line: The AMD Phenom II X4 945 Deneb 3.0 GHz 4x512 KB L2 Cache Socket AM3 95W Quad-Core Processor - Retail HDX945WFGMBOX is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the retro motherboards category, priced around $108.02. Check the specification table above against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.

From the ManufacturerIdeal for enthusiasts and casual users alike, the AMD Phenom II X4 945 offers multicore processing power at a budget-friendly price. Featuring four cores running at 3.0 GHz each, the processor blows through all the latest benchmarks. It also has a versatile AM2+/AM3 socket and is compatible with a wide range of motherboards. Loaded with performance-boosting technologies, the X4 945 will take your PC experience to the next level.AMD Phenom II X4 945 Quad-Core ProcessorFour 3.0 GHz cores for blazing-fast processing.High overclocking ceiling offers flexibility.Four Powerful…

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored AMD Phenom II X4 945 Deneb 3.0 GHz 4x512 KB L2 Cache Socket AM3 95W… using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to our editorial and benchmark analysis across the retro motherboards category. Compare with similarly-priced alternatives in the retro motherboards category before committing. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for retro motherboards of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the Amazon listing before purchase. Prices, stock, and Prime eligibility update directly from Amazon's catalog and may have moved since this page was last verified.

Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ AMD Phenom II is for high definition entertainment, gaming, creativity, and beyond
✓ Ships via Amazon with Prime eligibility and the standard returns policy

Cons

✗ Confirm socket / form-factor / power-rating compatibility against your build before ordering
✗ Price, stock, and Prime eligibility update from Amazon and may have changed since this page was last verified

Key Features

AMD Phenom II is for high definition entertainment, gaming, creativity, and beyond
With AMD Phenom II processors as the foundation, you'll enjoy a new level of responsiveness and visual intensity
Enjoy a superior high definition experience for HD videos on you PC. AMD Phenom II processor is the powerful engine
Only AMD puts the Ultimate Visual Experience for HD video within your reach.AMD Phenom II processors have the power to do it all
Featuring next-generation quad-core design, they crush even the most demanding tasks

Full Specifications

Brand	AMD
Wattage	95 watts
Platform	Windows
CPU Model	Phenom II X4 Quad-Core 945
CPU Speed	3.4 GHz
CPU Socket	Socket AM3
Model Number	HDX945WFGMBOX
Compatibility	PC
Mfr Part Number	HDX945WFGMBOX
Processor Brand	AMD
Processor Count	4
Processor Speed	3.4 GHz
Secondary Cache	2 MB
CPU Manufacturer	AMD
Item Part Number	HDX945WFGMBOX
Processor Series	Phenom II X4 Quad-Core 945
Processor Socket	Socket AM3
Processor Core Count	4
Cache Memory Installed Size	2

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AMD Phenom II X4 945 Deneb 3.0 GHz 4x512 KB L2 Cache Socket AM3 95W Quad-Core Processor - Retail HDX945WFGMBOX is sold on the used and vintage market, where eBay carries the live inventory — Amazon does not stock this part. Prices and condition vary by seller and move in real time, so we link the live listing rather than quote a cached price. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.

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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-04-20. Price and availability subject to change.