Used Phenom II X4 945 95W 3.0GHz Used Quad-Core CPU Processor HDX945WFK4DGM /HDX945WFK4DGI Socket AM3
Bottom line: The Used Phenom II X4 945 95W 3.0GHz Used Quad-Core CPU Processor is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the retro cpus category. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.
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Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓ 2.Please purchase according to your model confirmation requirements.
Cons
- ✗ Confirm socket / form-factor / power-rating compatibility against your build before ordering
- ✗ Used and vintage listings vary by seller and condition — check the listing photos, description and return terms before buying
Manufacturer description
High-concerned chemical:None Cooling system:No Usage Scenario: Others PCIe VERSION:PCIe 2.0 Support Memory Channels:2 Support Memory Type:DDR3 Support Chipset Models: 780L/760G Default TDP / TDP:95W Number OF Therads:4 L3 Cache Capacity: 6 MB L2 Cache Capacity: 2MBMB Unlocked: Yes GPU-built:Yes Chip Process: 45 Nanometers Launch Date:2010 Package:No Processor Type: Phenom Type:Quad-Core Socket Type:Socket AM3 Application:Desktop Model: Phenom II X4 945 Origin:MY(Origin) Number of Cores:Quad-Core Warranty:One year warranty
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Used Phenom II X4 945 95W 3.0GHz Used Quad-Core CPU Processor… using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro cpus category. Generic's retro cpus lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. 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 cpus 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 retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.
Key Features
- Instructions for ordering: 1.The product is used second-hand, with good color, which ensures normal function, test and delivery.
- 2.Please purchase according to your model confirmation requirements.
- 3.The picture is in kind, please take the official parameter data as the standard, and unified parameter processing has been carried out for the convenience of putting it on the shelves.
- 4.Please contact us if you think so.
Full Specifications
| Brand | Generic |
|---|---|
| CPU Model | Cortex |
| CPU Speed | 1 |
| CPU Socket | Socket AM3 |
| Processor Brand | AMD |
| Processor Count | 1 |
| Processor Speed | 1 |
| Secondary Cache | 1 |
| CPU Manufacturer | AMD |
| Processor Series | Cortex |
| Processor Socket | Socket AM3 |
| Warranty Description | Amazon rule |
| Instructions for ordering | 1.The product is used second-hand, with good color, which ensures normal function, test and delivery. |
| Cache Memory Installed Size | 1 MB |
| Processor Number of Concurrent Threads | 1 |
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Used Phenom II X4 945 95W 3.0GHz Used Quad-Core CPU Processor HDX945WFK4DGM /HDX945WFK4DGI Socket AM3 is vintage hardware; the used and vintage market on eBay carries most of the live inventory. Prices and condition vary by seller and move in real time, so we link the live listing rather than quote a cached price. It also has an Amazon listing — check it for current price and availability. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.
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