AMD Phenom X3 8750 BE socket: Socket AM2+
The AMD Phenom X3 8750 Black Edition uses the Socket AM2+ socket. It is an unlocked 95 W triple-core Toliman part at 2.4 GHz with 3x512 KB of L2 plus 2 MB of shared L3 for budget overclockers.
- Socket
- Socket AM2+
- Launched
- September 2008
- Cores and threads
- 3 and 3
- Default TDP
- 95 W
- Codename
- Toliman
- Segment
- Desktop
- Family
- AMD Phenom X3
- Clocks
- 2.4 GHz
AMD Phenom X3 8750 BE specifications
| Cores | 3 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 3 |
| Core architecture | Toliman cores on 65 nm |
| Clocks | 2.4 GHz (no turbo) |
| Cache | 3x512 KB L2 plus 2 MB shared L3 |
| Default TDP | 95 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 | Unlocked (Black Edition) |
| Package | Socket AM2+ (940 pins) |
| Core voltage | 1.20 to 1.25 V |
Motherboard and chipset compatibility
AMD Phenom X3 8750 BE 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 8750 BE is
The AMD Phenom X3 8750 Black Edition is an unlocked 2.4 GHz triple core from September 8, 2008. It runs three K10 cores at 2.4 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 95 W on Socket AM2+.
The 8750 BE is built on the fixed B3 stepping, part HD875ZWCJ3BGH at 1.20 to 1.25 V, with no TLB erratum. Its HyperTransport link runs at 1.8 GHz. It exists because AMD gave budget tuners an unlocked triple, matching the locked 8750 at stock while offering multiplier headroom on air.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The 8750 BE needs a Socket AM2+ board with DDR2 memory and a BIOS that recognizes late-2008 Toliman steppings, ideally an overclocking-friendly board with voltage control. 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 should be a tower heatsink rated above 95 W on the 48 x 96 mm mount, since tuned voltages push heat past stock levels.
Upgrade paths
On Socket AM2+ the 8750 BE matches the locked AMD Phenom X3 8750 at stock while offering free headroom. The AMD Phenom X3 8850 at 2.5 GHz is the fastest stock triple, and the AMD Phenom X4 9850 BE is the unlocked quad for tuners who want a fourth core.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Phenom X3 8750 BE use?
Socket AM2+, the 940-pin package on DDR2 boards with HyperTransport 3.0.
How many cores does the Phenom X3 8750 BE have?
Three cores and 3 threads at 2.4 GHz with 512 KB of L2 per core plus 2 MB of shared L3.
Is the Phenom X3 8750 BE unlocked?
Yes, the Black Edition suffix means the multiplier is unlocked for overclocking.
Sources and verification
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