AMD Phenom II X6 1090T 3.20 GHz Processor HDT90ZFBGRBOX

Name: AMD Phenom II X6 1090T 3.20 GHz Processor HDT90ZFBGRBOX
Brand: Unbranded
SKU: B003FVI2KQ

Bottom line: The AMD Phenom II X6 1090T 3.20 GHz Processor HDT90ZFBGRBOX: Six physical cores at 3.2GHz base, 3.6GHz Turbo Core; main trade-off: 125W power draw runs hot, needs a capable cooler.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ Six physical cores at 3.2GHz base, 3.6GHz Turbo Core
✓ Black Edition unlocked multiplier for easy overclocking
✓ Drops into existing Socket AM3 boards, no new platform
✓ 6MB shared L3 cache helps multithreaded workloads

Cons

✗ 125W power draw runs hot, needs a capable cooler
✗ Socket AM3 is end-of-life with no upgrade path
✗ Aging K10 architecture trails modern single-core IPC
✗ No integrated graphics; a discrete GPU is required

Manufacturer description

Product DescriptionPhenom II X6 3.2GHz Black Edition ProcessorFrom the ManufacturerAMD Phenom II X6 1090T Black Edition, 125W, AM3, 9MB Cache, 3200MHz

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Key Features

Multi-Core: Six-core
Operating Frequency: 3.2GHz/3.6GHz Turbo Core
Socket: AM3
L3 Cache: 6MB
Power: 125W

Full Specifications

Brand	AMD
Power	125W
Turbo	Yes
Socket	AM3
Wattage	125 watts
L3 Cache	6MB
Platform	Windows
CPU Model	Phenom II X6
CPU Speed	3.2 GHz
CPU Socket	Socket AM3
Multi-Core	Six-core
Unit Count	1 Count
Model Number	HDT90ZFBGRBOX
Mfr Part Number	HDT90ZFBGRBOX
Number of Items	1
Processor Brand	AMD
Processor Count	6
Processor Speed	3.2 GHz
Secondary Cache	6 MB
CPU Manufacturer	AMD

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