AMD released the first Phenom processor in 2007. Unlike Intel's Core 2 Quad processors, which are a multi-chip module (MCM) design, AMD's Phenom processors had all cores on the same silicon die.
Phenom Processor Models
| Model | Released | Code name | Process | Cores | Clock rate |
| X4 | Mar 2008 | Agena | 65mn | 4 | 1.8 to 2.6 GHz |
| X3 | Mar 2008 | Toliman | 65nm | 3 | 2.1 to 2.5 GHz |
| X2 | Dec 2008 | Kuma | 65nm | 2 | 1.9 to 2.3 GHz |
Phenom X4 Features
• 4 AMD K10 cores
• L1 cache: 64 KB data + 64 KB instruction per core
• L2 cache: 512 KB per core
• L3 cache: 2 MB shared between cores
• Memory controller: dual channel DDR2-1066 MHz
• MMX, Extended 3DNow!, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSE4a, AMD64, Cool'n'Quiet, NX bit, AMD-V
• Socket AM2+, HyperTransport with 1600 to 2000 MHz
• Power consumption (TDP): 65, 95, 125 and 140 Watt
• Clock rate: 1800 to 2600 MHz
• Models: Phenom X4 9100e to 9950
Phenom X3 Features
• 3 AMD K10 cores
• L1 cache: 64 KB data and 64 KB instruction per core
• L2 cache: 512 KB per core
• L3 cache: 2 MB shared between cores
• Memory controller: dual channel DDR2-1066 MHz
• MMX, Extended 3DNow!, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSE4a, AMD64, Cool'n'Quiet, NX bit, AMD-V
• Socket AM2+, HyperTransport with 1600 to 1800 MHz
• Power consumption (TDP): 65 and 95 Watt
• Clock rate: 2100 to 2500 MHz
• Models: Phenom X3 8250e to 8850
Phenom X2 Features
• 2 AMD K10 cores
• L2 cache 512 KB per core
• L3 cache 2MB shared between cores
• Power consumption (TDP): 45 Watt
• Clock rate: 1900 to 3200 MHz
• Models: Phenom X2 6400 to 6600
Not much is known about the Phenom X2 because AMD discontinued the model immediately after release. AMD never communicated the reason for discontinuation, speculation is that the model couldn't generate sufficient revenue or that the Phenom II processor was scheduled for release in late 2008.
Phenom II Processor
The Phenom II is AMD's successor to the original Phenom. They are multi-core processors using a 45nm manufacturing process and the AMD K10 microarchitecture.
Phenom II Processor Models
| Model | Process | Cores | Clock rate |
| X6 1090T | 45nm | 6 | 3.2 GHz |
| X6 1055T | 45nm | 6 | 2.8 GHz |
| X4 965 | 45nm | 4 | 3.4 GHz |
| X4 955 | 45nm | 4 | 3.2 GHz |
| X4 945 | 45nm | 4 | 3.0 GHz |
The Phenom II X4 series has 4 cores on a single die. Each core is equipped with 512K L2 cache, and all four cores share a 6MB L3 cache.
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