AMD Phenom X3 8450e socket: Socket AM2+
The AMD Phenom X3 8450e uses the Socket AM2+ socket. It is a 65 W triple-core Toliman efficient part at 2.1 GHz with 3x512 KB of L2 plus 2 MB of shared L3 for quiet desktops.
- Socket
- Socket AM2+
- Launched
- September 2008
- Cores and threads
- 3 and 3
- Default TDP
- 65 W
- Codename
- Toliman
- Segment
- Desktop
- Family
- AMD Phenom X3
- Clocks
- 2.1 GHz
AMD Phenom X3 8450e specifications
| Cores | 3 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 3 |
| Core architecture | Toliman cores on 65 nm |
| Clocks | 2.1 GHz (no turbo) |
| Cache | 3x512 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 | 1.125 to 1.20 V |
Motherboard and chipset compatibility
AMD Phenom X3 8450e 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 X3 8450e is
The AMD Phenom X3 8450e is an energy-efficient 2.1 GHz triple core from September 2008. It runs three K10 cores at 2.1 GHz with no turbo, so 3 cores give 3 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 8450e is built on the fixed B3 stepping at 1.125 to 1.20 V, part HD8450ODJ3BGH, and its HyperTransport link runs at 1.8 GHz. It exists because AMD binned efficient Toliman dies for quiet office PCs and home servers that wanted three cores without 95 W heat.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The 8450e needs a Socket AM2+ board with DDR2 memory and a BIOS that recognizes late-2008 Toliman 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 upgrade is the AMD Phenom X3 8750 at 2.4 GHz for full-speed triple-core work, or the AMD Phenom X3 8250e at 1.9 GHz for a cheaper efficient triple. The AMD Phenom X4 9350e adds a fourth core at 65 W where the board allows.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Phenom X3 8450e use?
Socket AM2+, the 940-pin package on DDR2 boards with HyperTransport 3.0.
How many cores does the Phenom X3 8450e have?
Three cores and 3 threads at 2.1 GHz with 512 KB of L2 per core plus 2 MB of shared L3.
What memory works with the Phenom X3 8450e?
DDR2-800 and DDR2-1066 in two channels.
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