AMD CPUs for 2009

Browse our AMD CPUs section, featuring 7 items for 2009 curated from the Processors category. Dive into the latest releases, detailed buying guides, expert tips, performance benchmarks, and hands‑on reviews - everything you need to compare options, stay ahead of trends, and make the best informed choices. Also, learn about how TweakTown tests and reviews hardware.

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AMD Athlon II X4 630 Extreme Overclocking with LN2 by Deanzo

October 30, 2009 | Today we see how far an AMD Athlon II X4 630 processor can be pushed when cooled to minus 180 degrees celcius with LN2 extreme cooling.

AMD Athlon II X4 620 Processor Review - Quad-Core for Mainstream

September 15, 2009 | AMD's K10 architecture goes to the mainstream market with a quad-core processor offering that is now ready to hit the shelves.

AMD Phenom II X4 965 3.4GHz AM3 Processor

August 20, 2009 | AMD ramps things up with the 3.4GHz clocked Phenom II 965 processor; flagship of the AMD desktop fleet.

AMD Phenom II X4 955 Black Edition Processor

August 6, 2009 | AMD's quad core Phenom II line-up continues on with the 3.2GHz clocked Black Edition 955. Let's see how well it shines on our test bed today.

AMD Phenom II - DDR2 vs. DDR3 Performance

March 10, 2009 | Today we compare the performance between DDR2 and DDR3 on the AM3 platform using Jetway's new combo motherboard which supports both memory types.

AMD Socket AM3 Arrives - The Real Phenom II Detailed

February 7, 2009 | AMD today unveils what we like to call the 'real' Phenom II processor with more updates and a new AM3 socket. Read on as we explain what's new.

AMD Phenom II Arrives - 45nm Deneb and Dragon Platform

January 6, 2009 | Today AMD joins the ranks of Intel by releasing its 45nm processor core in the form of the Phenom II.