AMD Phenom II X4 970 Black Edition 3.5GHz Socket AM3 Quad-Core Desktop Processor

AMD Phenom II X4 970 Black Edition Deneb 3.5GHz Socket AM3 125W Quad-Core Desktop Processor HDZ970FBGMBOX

4000MHz
45 nm Deneb 125W
6MB L3 Cache
4 x 512KB L2 Cache

Enjoy unbeatable multi-core value and ultimate high definition entertainment with the AMD Phenom II X4 970 Black Edition. Save time and accomplish more with true multi-core processing that makes multitasking quick and simple. AMD64 with Direct Connect Architecture and 45nm technology has created a tuned processing pipeline that helps keep your system performing at the highest levels. HyperTransport technology provides up to 16.0GB/s bandwidth to reduce system bottlenecks and AMD Balanced Smart Cache ensures quick access times to highly used data.

Energy efficiency is important to AMD, allowing you to enjoy a cool, quiet PC while saving energy and reducing heat, noise and the effect of your computer on the environment. Energy efficiency innovations include Cool’n’Quiet and AMD CoolCore, which reduce power consumption by balancing the processor activity, letting you enjoy environmentally friendly, energy-efficient performance.

AMD Phenom II processors also offer support for Virtualization Technology. You can run virtual environments on one system with ease, allowing you to use legacy programs on a separate operating system. Add the convenience and power of multi-core processing and enjoy the benefits of energy efficiency with an AMD Phenom II X4 970 Black Edition today!

Black Edition Processor with Unlocked Multiplier With the power of four processor cores on a single chip, the AMD Phenom II X4 970 BE delivers industry-leading multitasking performance with each core owning L2 cache and sharing 6MB L3 cache. Its multiplier is fully unlocked for easy overclocking.
AMD64 with Direct Connect Architecture AMD64 technology allows the AMD Phenom II X4 970 BE to run 32-bit applications at full speed while enabling a new generation of powerful 64-bit software applications. Moreover, all AMD Phenom II processors are built on AMD’s revolutionary Direct Connect Architecture, where processors are directly connected to one another. An I/O and memory subsystem is also directly connected to each processor, helping improve overall system performance and efficiency.
Integrated Memory Controller The AMD Phenom II X4 970 BE features a high-bandwidth, low-latency integrated memory controller that directly connects the processor to memory for optimum performance, low latency, and high throughput.
HyperTransport 3.0 Technology HyperTransport Technology (HT or HTT) is a high-speed, low latency, point-to-point link designed to increase communication speeds between integrated circuits in computers, servers, embedded systems, and networking and telecommunications equipment. With HT 3.0 technology the AMD Phenom II X4 970 BE quad-core processor enjoys 4000MHz system bus speeds.
AMD Power Management Technologies CPU power management technologies including AMD PowerNow! 3.0 (Cool’n’Quiet), CoolCore, and Dual Dynamic Power Management result in proven, measurable benefits for businesses and consumers, including reduced power usage, lower energy costs, and greener PC operation.
Enhanced Virus Protection All AMD processors equipped with AMD64 technology are Enhanced Virus Protection-enabled. Enhanced virus protection acts as a preventative measure causing viruses to be localized, short-lived, and non-contagious, eventually being flushed from system memory.

Learn more about Phenom II X4 970 Black Edition

Model

Brand: AMD

Series: Phenom II X4

Model: HDZ970FBGMBOX

CPU Socket Type

CPU Socket Type: Socket AM3

Tech Spec

Core: Deneb

Multi-Core: Quad-Core

Name: Phenom II X4 970 Black Edition

Operating Frequency: 3.5GHz

Hyper Transports: 4000MHz

L1 Cache: 4 x 128KB

L2 Cache: 4 x 512KB

L3 Cache: 6MB

Manufacturing Tech: 45 nm

64 bit Support: Yes

Hyper-Transport Support: Yes

Virtualization Technology Support: Yes

Voltage: 0.825V - 1.4V

Thermal Design Power: 125W

Cooling Device: Heatsink and Fan included

Manufacturer Warranty

Parts: 3 years limited

Labor: 3 years limited

Quick Info

Warranty

Limited Warranty period (parts): 3 years
Limited Warranty period (labor): 3 years

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N/A 2/15/2013 1:04:10 PM Tech Level: 5/5 Ownership: 5/5 Verified Owner	Rating: 5/5Wow Pros: Best AMD processor I have owned, hands down. Fast, quiet, moderately cool-running. Cons: Replaced the stock HSF, but who doesn't? Did you find this review helpful? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
dltrail 1/18/2013 5:07:55 AM Tech Level: 4/5 Ownership: 5/5 Verified Owner	Rating: 5/5keeps a rocken Pros: runs well very cool have overclocked it still runs cool even with stock cooler. Cant touch the performance price ratio! Cons: none really Other Thoughts: Price performance price price PERFECT Did you find this review helpful? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
N/A 1/2/2013 3:53:15 PM Tech Level: 2/5 Ownership: 5/5 Verified Owner	Rating: 5/5Beast Pros: BEAST. BEAST. BEAST. 3.5ghz quad-core easily clocked at 3.8ghz and can go much higher then that. Cons: i only paid 150 for it. 0 out of 1 people found this review helpful. Did you? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
JMos27 8/24/2012 12:37:48 PM Tech Level: 4/5 Ownership: 4/5 Verified Owner	Rating: 4/5Nice processor Pros: Nice processor, great cooling even with stock fan Cons: None that I see Other Thoughts: Got this processor for video editing. Let me tell you, this thing is FAST. I enjoy using it! Did you find this review helpful? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
Jeremy "JMo" Moses 7/9/2012 11:42:01 PM Tech Level: 4/5 Ownership: 4/5 Verified Owner	Rating: 5/5GREAT Processor Pros: Outstanding processor! Works like a dream, hasn't had any problem powering anything I throw at it. Cons: Not made anymore, sadly. I wish more people would get a chance to get this processor!!! Did you find this review helpful? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
maxblack 6/12/2012 4:59:21 PM Tech Level: 4/5 Ownership: 4/5 Verified Owner	Rating: 5/5Great bang for your buck! Pros: Great for the price. Easy to overclock, I got mine to 4ghz and it only runs at 51C under load. Cons: None. Did you find this review helpful? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
Alfie 5/6/2012 10:56:51 AM Tech Level: 4/5 Ownership: 2/5	Rating: 5/5Awesome processor for SWTOR without overclocking! Pros: Using this for my main gaming rig and under Windows 7 I am able to get a score of 7.1 for the whole rig. Runs like a charm with web, photo processing, and gaming (mostly SWTOR) alongside a Nvidia GTX560 ti graphics card. No complaints! Cons: Nothing at all. 1 out of 1 people found this review helpful. Did you? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
N/A 4/21/2012 9:51:35 PM Tech Level: 4/5 Ownership: 4/5 Verified Owner	Rating: 4/5 Pros: Fair amount of room to overclock, good value Cons: Max operating temperature is kinda low Other Thoughts: Had this for seven months so far with no problems. Can be overclocked quite a bit but the max operating temperature is only 62 celsius so you have to be careful when cranking the voltage. I can get a stable 4.1 GHZ out of it with just the stock fan and a few case fans. Did you find this review helpful? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
GD4579 4/9/2012 7:19:24 AM Tech Level: 4/5 Ownership: 4/5 Verified Owner	Rating: 5/5Good Pros: Runs without problems. Haven't overclocked yet, but I will shortly into the future, although so far I haven't come across anything I use on a regular basis that this processor couldn't handle stock. But faster is better. Cons: None Other Thoughts: Wish I would have waited a little longer and just gone with one of the new FX processors. I shied away from them because of the first few reviews people were giving them, but now they actually have decent reviews and it sounds like they are great. 0 out of 1 people found this review helpful. Did you? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
jp 3/17/2012 3:01:24 AM Tech Level: 3/5 Ownership: 4/5 Verified Owner	Rating: 5/5x4 970 Pros: for my upgrade it was simply awesome ! Cons: should have done an upgrade sooner Other Thoughts: went from the x4 9850 to this and was the best thing I could have done. running it at 4.0 Mhz no voltage increase ...cool and fast ! 0 out of 2 people found this review helpful. Did you? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
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