AMD Phenom II X6 1100T BE socket: Socket AM3
The AMD Phenom II X6 1100T Black Edition uses the Socket AM3 socket. It is a 125 W six core Thuban desktop part from 3.3 GHz to 3.7 GHz with Turbo Core, 6 MB of L3 cache and an unlocked multiplier.
- Socket
- Socket AM3
- Launched
- December 2010
- Cores and threads
- 6 and 6
- Default TDP
- 125 W
- Codename
- Thuban
- Segment
- Desktop
- Family
- AMD Phenom II X6
- Clocks
- 3.3 / 3.7 GHz
AMD Phenom II X6 1100T BE specifications
| Cores | 6 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 6 |
| Core architecture | Thuban cores on 45 nm |
| Clocks | 3.3 GHz base, 3.7 GHz Turbo Core |
| Cache | 3 MB L2 (6 × 512 KB), 6 MB shared L3 |
| Default TDP | 125 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 | Unlocked (Black Edition) |
| Package | Socket AM3 (µPGA, 938 pins) |
Motherboard and chipset compatibility
AMD Phenom II X6 1100T BE 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 1100T BE is
The AMD Phenom II X6 1100T Black Edition is a six core Thuban desktop processor that AMD released in December 2010 as the fastest CPU for Socket AM3. It runs six K10 cores at 3.3 GHz base with Turbo Core to 3.7 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 125 W on a 45 nm process.
The 1100T adds 100 MHz over the 1090T across base and turbo with the same unlocked multiplier and power. Against Intel six cores of the period it trails in single threaded speed but matches them in threaded rendering at far lower board cost. Turbo raises up to half the cores when the rest idle, which helps games that use few threads.
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 1100T Black Edition fits Socket AM3 with 938 pins. Boards need a late 2010 BIOS that lists Thuban, with native support on 890FX 8 series. The 125 W rating needs solid delivery.
AM3 chips also fit AM3+ boards. It 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 1100T towers.
HyperTransport 3.0 links the CPU to the chipset at 2.0 GHz. PCIe Gen 2 slots hang off the chipset.
Cooling needs a 125 W rated tower on the 48 × 96 mm mount. The unlocked multiplier allows ratio tuning.
Upgrade paths
On Socket AM3 there is no faster stock CPU, so the upgrade path is a move to AM3+ with FX eight cores and DDR3, or to a current platform with DDR4 and new memory. Keep the 1100T where six threads at 3.3 GHz still cover the work.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Phenom II X6 1100T BE use?
Socket AM3, the 938-pin package. It is the fastest stock CPU for the socket.
How many cores does the Phenom II X6 1100T BE have?
Six cores and six threads at 3.3 GHz base with Turbo Core to 3.7 GHz, with 512 KB of L2 per core and 6 MB of shared L3 cache.
What memory works with the Phenom II X6 1100T BE?
DDR2 up to DDR2-1066 and DDR3 up to DDR3-1333 in two channels.
Can the Phenom II X6 1100T BE be overclocked?
Yes. Black Edition means the multiplier is unlocked.
Sources and verification
- List of AMD Phenom processors (Wikipedia)
- AMD Phenom II X6 1100T BE Specs (TechPowerUp)
- AMD Phenom II X6 1100T Review (TechSpot)
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