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Used AMD Phenom II X4 B97 HDXB97WFK4DGM 3.2GHz Socket AM2+ AM3 95W CPU Processor
Bottom line: The Used AMD Phenom II X4 B97 3.2GHz Socket AM2+ AM3 95W 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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Manufacturer description
This product is Used AMD Phenom II X4 B97.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Used AMD Phenom II X4 B97 3.2GHz Socket AM2+ AM3 95W CPU Processor using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro cpus category. AMD'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.
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Full Specifications
| cores | 4 |
|---|---|
| tdp_w | 95 |
| socket | AM2+/AM3 |
| clock_ghz | 3.2 |
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