AMD Phenom X4 9450e socket: Socket AM2+
The AMD Phenom X4 9450e uses the Socket AM2+ socket. It is a 65 W quad-core Agena efficient part at 2.1 GHz with 4x512 KB of L2 plus 2 MB of shared L3, the fastest 65 W quad.
- Socket
- Socket AM2+
- Launched
- October 2008
- Cores and threads
- 4 and 4
- Default TDP
- 65 W
- Codename
- Agena
- Segment
- Desktop
- Family
- AMD Phenom X4
- Clocks
- 2.1 GHz
AMD Phenom X4 9450e specifications
| Cores | 4 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 4 |
| Core architecture | Agena cores on 65 nm |
| Clocks | 2.1 GHz (no turbo) |
| Cache | 4x512 KB L2 plus 2 MB shared L3 |
| Default TDP | 65 W |
| Manufacturing process | 65 nm |
| Memory support | DDR2-800 and DDR2-1066, two channels |
| HyperTransport | 1.8 GHz |
| PCI Express | PCIe from the board chipset |
| Integrated graphics | None (board video where fitted) |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | Socket AM2+ (940 pins) |
| Core voltage | 1.075 to 1.125 V |
Motherboard and chipset compatibility
AMD Phenom X4 9450e needs a motherboard with a Socket AM2+ socket. The table shows which chipset series accept it.
| Series | Chipsets | Support |
|---|---|---|
| 700 series | 790FX, 790X, 770 | Works out of the box |
Board makers publish a CPU support list for every model. Check it for your exact board before buying. Chipset details for Socket AM2+.
Socket AM2+ at a glance
| Type | PGA, 940 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | 40 × 40 mm |
| Introduced | November 2007 |
| Memory | DDR2 up to PC2-8500 (DDR2-1066), two channels |
| Cooler mounting holes | 48 × 96 mm |
What the Phenom X4 9450e is
The AMD Phenom X4 9450e is the fastest energy-efficient Agena quad core, a 2.1 GHz part from October 2008. It runs four K10 cores at 2.1 GHz with no turbo, so 4 cores give 4 threads. Cache is 512 KB of L2 per core under a shared 2 MB L3 on a 65 nm process. Power is rated at 65 W on Socket AM2+.
The 9450e is built on the fixed B3 stepping at 1.075 to 1.125 V, part HD9450ODJ4BGH, with no TLB erratum, and its HyperTransport link runs at 1.8 GHz. Board and catalog dates center on October 2008, with some retail listings slipping to early 2009. It exists because AMD stretched the efficient quad line to near-mainstream clocks late in 2008.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The 9450e needs a Socket AM2+ board with DDR2 memory and a BIOS that recognizes late-2008 Agena steppings. Most AM2+ boards support it after a BIOS refresh. The Socket vs chipset: what decides whether a CPU works guide covers pairing rules.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
Memory is DDR2-800 and DDR2-1066 in two channels.
HyperTransport 3.0 at 1.8 GHz links the CPU to the chipset. PCIe slots hang off the chipset.
Cooling is a compact 65 W heatsink on the 48 x 96 mm mount, with Cool'n'Quiet trimming clocks and voltage at idle.
Upgrade paths
On Socket AM2+ the 9450e is the efficient ceiling, so the upgrade is a standard-power quad such as the AMD Phenom X4 9650 at 2.3 GHz, or the AMD Phenom X4 9350e at 2.0 GHz for a cheaper efficient part. The AMD Phenom X3 8450e drops to three cores at the same 65 W.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Phenom X4 9450e use?
Socket AM2+, the 940-pin package on DDR2 boards with HyperTransport 3.0.
How many cores does the Phenom X4 9450e have?
Four cores and 4 threads at 2.1 GHz with 512 KB of L2 per core plus 2 MB of shared L3.
What memory works with the Phenom X4 9450e?
DDR2-800 and DDR2-1066 in two channels.
Sources and verification
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