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AMD Phenom II X3 720 Benchmark, Test and specs

Last updated: 2024-04-12

The AMD Phenom II X3 720 is a 3 core processor. It can handle 3 threads simultaneously and was introduced in Q1/2009. The AMD Phenom II X3 720 is based on the 3. generation of the AMD Phenom II series and requires a mainboard with the socket AM3. The AMD Phenom II X3 720 scores 379 points with one CPU core in the Geekbench 5 benchmark. When using all CPU cores, the result is 985 points.

At a glance
Name:	AMD Phenom II X3 720
Family:	AMD Phenom II (52)
CPU group:	AMD Phenom II - 700 (9)
Architecture:	Heka (K10)
Technology:	45 nm
Segment:	Desktop
Generation:	3
Predecessor:	--
Successor:	--

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The 3 CPU cores of the AMD Phenom II X3 720 clock with 2.80 GHz. The number of CPU cores and the clock frequency of the processor are largely responsible for the overall performance.

CPU Cores / Threads:	3 / 3
Core architecture:	normal
Cores:	3x

Hyperthreading / SMT:	No
Overclocking:	Yes
Frequency:	2.80 GHz
Turbo Frequency (1 Core):	--
Turbo Frequency (3 Cores):	--

NPU AI performance

The performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors.

AI hardware:	--
AI specifications:	--
NPU + CPU + iGPU:	--

Integrated graphics (iGPU)

With the no iGPU, the AMD Phenom II X3 720 has an build in graphic solution. It has -- SM processors, which have a total of -- texture shaders. The iGPU not only enables games, but also significantly accelerates video playback.

GPU name:	no iGPU
GPU frequency:
GPU (Turbo):	No turbo
Compute units:	--
Shader:	--
Hardware Raytracing:	No
Release date:

Max. displays:
Generation:	--
Direct X:	--
Technology:
Max. GPU Memory:	--
Frame Generation:	No

Hardware codec support

Processors that have an integrated graphics can play videos faster and more efficiently. This can have a positive effect on the battery life of notebooks, for example.

h265 / HEVC (8 bit):	No
h265 / HEVC (10 bit):	No
h264:	No
VP8:	No
VP9:	No

AV1:	No
AVC:	No
VC-1:	No
JPEG:	No

Memory type:	Memory bandwidth:
Memory & PCIe The AMD Phenom II X3 720 supports up to memory in up to 2 (Dual Channel) memory channels. This results in a maximum memory bandwidth of 21.3 GB/s.

DDR3-1333 DDR2-1066	21.3 GB/s 17.1 GB/s
Max. Memory:
Memory channels:	2 (Dual Channel)
ECC:	No
PCIe:
PCIe Bandwidth:	--

Thermal Management With the TDP, the processor manufacturer specifies the cooling solution required for the processor. The AMD Phenom II X3 720 has a TDP of 95 W.

TDP (PL1 / PBP):	95 W
TDP (PL2):	--
TDP up:	--
TDP down:	--
Tjunction max.:	--

Technical details

The AMD Phenom II X3 720 has a 6.00 MB large cache. The processor is manufactured in 45 nm. Modern production increases the efficiency of the processor.

Technology:	45 nm
Chip design:
Socket:	AM3
L2-Cache:	--
L3-Cache:	6.00 MB
AES-NI:	No
Operating systems:	Windows 10, Linux

Virtualization:	AMD-V
Instruction set (ISA):	x86-64 (64 bit)
ISA extensions:	SSE3, SSE4a
Release date:	Q1/2009
Release price:	--
Part Number:	--
Documents:	--

AMD Phenom II X3 720
3C 3T @ 2.80 GHz

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Benchmark results

The benchmark results for the AMD Phenom II X3 720 have been carefully checked by us. We only publish benchmark results that have been created by us or that have been submitted by a visitor and then checked by a team member. All results are based on and fullfill our benchmark guidelines.

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.


	AMD FX-7600P 4C 4T @ 3.60 GHz	383
	AMD Athlon II X2 245e 2C 2T @ 2.90 GHz	382
	Intel Atom C3758R 8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz	381
	AMD Phenom II X3 720 3C 3T @ 2.80 GHz	379
	AMD A4-4020 2C 2T @ 3.40 GHz	379
	Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400 4C 4T @ 2.66 GHz	378
	AMD Athlon II X3 440 3C 3T @ 3.00 GHz	374

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.


	Intel Core 2 Quad Q8300 4C 4T @ 2.50 GHz	1015
	AMD A6-3620 4C 4T @ 2.50 GHz	1003
	Intel Celeron G1820T 2C 2T @ 2.40 GHz	1002
	AMD Phenom II X3 720 3C 3T @ 2.80 GHz	985
	AMD Athlon II X3 450 3C 3T @ 3.20 GHz	980
	AMD Phenom II X3 710 3C 3T @ 2.60 GHz	979
	AMD Athlon II X3 445 3C 3T @ 3.10 GHz	978

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R20 is the successor of Cinebench R15 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.


	AMD Phenom II X4 940 4C 4T @ 3.00 GHz	169
	AMD Phenom II X4 945 4C 4T @ 3.00 GHz	168
	AMD FX-8100 8C 8T @ 3.70 GHz	161
	AMD Phenom II X3 720 3C 3T @ 2.80 GHz	159
	AMD Athlon II X4 645 4C 4T @ 3.10 GHz	157
	AMD Athlon II X4 640 4C 4T @ 3.00 GHz	152
	Intel Xeon E7-8870 v2 15C 30T @ 2.90 GHz	151

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R20 is the successor of Cinebench R15 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.


	AMD Athlon II X4 620e 4C 4T @ 2.60 GHz	475
	AMD Athlon II X4 605e 4C 4T @ 2.30 GHz	457
	AMD Athlon II X4 615e 4C 4T @ 2.50 GHz	457
	AMD Phenom II X3 720 3C 3T @ 2.80 GHz	450
	Intel Pentium G3258 2C 2T @ 3.20 GHz	443
	AMD Athlon II X4 600e 4C 4T @ 2.20 GHz	438
	AMD A6-3500 3C 3T @ 2.40 GHz	368

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Some of the CPUs listed below have been benchmarked by CPU-monkey. However the majority of CPUs have not been tested and the results have been estimated by a CPU-monkey’s secret proprietary formula. As such they do not accurately reflect the actual Passmark CPU mark values and are not endorsed by PassMark Software Pty Ltd.


	AMD A8-6500 4C 4T @ 4.10 GHz	2833
	AMD Athlon II X4 750K 4C 4T @ 4.00 GHz	2832
	AMD A6-3600 4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz	2815
	AMD Phenom II X3 720 3C 3T @ 2.80 GHz	2811
	AMD Phenom II X3 715 3C 3T @ 2.80 GHz	2811
	AMD Phenom II X3 B73 3C 3T @ 2.80 GHz	2811
	Intel Celeron G5925 2C 2T @ 3.60 GHz	2810

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11.5 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.


	Intel Xeon E5-2690 v2 10C 20T @ 3.60 GHz	76
	Intel Xeon Bronze 3104 6C 6T @ 1.70 GHz	75
	Intel Xeon Bronze 3106 8C 8T @ 1.70 GHz	75
	AMD Phenom II X3 720 3C 3T @ 2.80 GHz	74
	AMD Phenom II X4 B93 4C 4T @ 2.80 GHz	74
	AMD Phenom II X4 925 4C 4T @ 2.80 GHz	74
	AMD Phenom II X4 920 4C 4T @ 2.80 GHz	74

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11.5 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.


	Intel Pentium G3450T 2C 2T @ 2.90 GHz	218
	Intel Celeron G1820TE 2C 4T @ 2.20 GHz	217
	Intel Pentium G2030 2C 2T @ 3.00 GHz	217
	AMD Phenom II X3 720 3C 3T @ 2.80 GHz	213
	AMD Athlon II X4 605e 4C 4T @ 2.30 GHz	213
	Intel Celeron G4900T 2C 2T @ 2.80 GHz	213
	Intel Celeron G3900 2C 2T @ 2.80 GHz	213

Benchmarks

Geekbench 5 (SC)
2,506 entries

Geekbench 5 (MC)
2,474 entries

Cinebench R20 (SC)
663 entries

Cinebench R20 (MC)
611 entries

PassMark CPU-Mark
2,446 entries

Cinebench R15 (SC)
1,108 entries

Cinebench R15 (MC)
1,104 entries

Geekbench 3 (SC)
942 entries

Geekbench 3 (MC)
938 entries

Cinebench R11.5 (SC)
825 entries

Cinebench R11.5 (MC)
836 entries

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