AMD Phenom II X6 1045T socket: Socket AM3
The AMD Phenom II X6 1045T uses the Socket AM3 socket. It is a 95 W six core Thuban desktop part from 2.7 GHz to 3.2 GHz with Turbo Core and 6 MB of L3 cache.
- Socket
- Socket AM3
- Launched
- September 2010
- Cores and threads
- 6 and 6
- Default TDP
- 95 W
- Codename
- Thuban
- Segment
- Desktop
- Family
- AMD Phenom II X6
- Clocks
- 2.7 / 3.2 GHz
AMD Phenom II X6 1045T specifications
| Cores | 6 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 6 |
| Core architecture | Thuban cores on 45 nm |
| Clocks | 2.7 GHz base, 3.2 GHz Turbo Core |
| Cache | 3 MB L2 (6 × 512 KB), 6 MB shared L3 |
| Default TDP | 95 W |
| Manufacturing process | 45 nm |
| Memory support | DDR2-1066 and DDR3-1333, two channels |
| PCI Express | PCIe 2.0 from the board chipset |
| Integrated graphics | None (board video where fitted) |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | Socket AM3 (µPGA, 938 pins) |
Motherboard and chipset compatibility
AMD Phenom II X6 1045T needs a motherboard with a Socket AM3 socket. The table shows which chipset series accept it.
| Series | Chipsets | Support |
|---|---|---|
| 7 and 8 series | 7-Series, 8-Series | Needs a BIOS update Six core parts boot on 8 series boards natively and on 7 series boards after a BIOS update. Check the board CPU list. |
Board makers publish a CPU support list for every model. Check it for your exact board before buying. Chipset details for Socket AM3.
Socket AM3 at a glance
| Type | PGA, 941 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | 40 × 40 mm |
| Introduced | February 2009 |
| Memory | DDR2 up to PC2-8500 and DDR3 up to PC3-10600 |
| Cooler mounting holes | 48 × 96 mm |
What the Phenom II X6 1045T is
The AMD Phenom II X6 1045T is a six core Thuban desktop processor that reached OEM systems in September 2010. It runs six K10 cores at 2.7 GHz base with Turbo Core to 3.2 GHz, so 6 cores give 6 threads. Each core carries 512 KB of L2 cache for 3 MB in total, backed by 6 MB of shared L3 cache. Power is rated at 95 W on a 45 nm process.
The 1045T adds 100 MHz over the 1035T at the same 95 W, which shows in rendering and encoding. Against the retail 1055T at 2.8 to 3.3 GHz it trails by 100 MHz. Six threads at 95 W suit home servers and office rendering where power per thread matters more than peak single threaded speed.
There is no integrated graphics on this die. Board video comes from 7 and 8 series chipsets where fitted.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The Phenom II X6 1045T fits Socket AM3 with 938 pins. Boards need a BIOS that lists Thuban, usually 2010 firmware on 7 series and native on 8 series.
AM3 chips also fit AM3+ boards. The 1045T also boots on AM2+ DDR2 boards after a BIOS update. The Socket vs chipset: what decides whether a CPU works guide covers pairing rules.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
Memory support is DDR2 up to PC2-8500 and DDR3 up to PC3-10600 in two channels. A 2 by 4 GB DDR3-1333 kit suits most 1045T towers.
HyperTransport 3.0 links the CPU to the chipset at 2.0 GHz. PCIe Gen 2 slots hang off the chipset.
Cooling is the stock 95 W heatsink on the 48 × 96 mm mount.
Upgrade paths
On Socket AM3 the upgrade is the 1055T or 1090T Black Edition for higher clocks and an unlocked multiplier. Beyond AM3, DDR3 carries to AM3+ while DDR4 needs a new platform.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Phenom II X6 1045T use?
Socket AM3, the 938-pin package. Boards need a BIOS that lists Thuban.
How many cores does the Phenom II X6 1045T have?
Six cores and six threads at 2.7 GHz base with Turbo Core to 3.2 GHz, with 512 KB of L2 per core and 6 MB of shared L3 cache.
What memory works with the Phenom II X6 1045T?
DDR2 up to DDR2-1066 and DDR3 up to DDR3-1333 in two channels.
Sources and verification
- List of AMD Phenom processors (Wikipedia)
- AMD Phenom II X6 family (CPU-Upgrade)
- Socket AM3 (Wikipedia)
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