--- product_id: 565218075 title: "AMD Athlon X4 950 CPU 4-Core 4-Thread Desktop Processor 3.5 GHz 2M 65W Socket AM4" brand: "hothorse" price: "€ 87.85" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 category: "Hothorse" url: https://www.desertcart.es/products/565218075-amd-athlon-x4-950-cpu-4-core-4-thread-desktop store_origin: ES region: Spain --- # 3.5 GHz Base Clock 65W Power Efficiency 4 Cores / 4 Threads AMD Athlon X4 950 CPU 4-Core 4-Thread Desktop Processor 3.5 GHz 2M 65W Socket AM4 **Brand:** hothorse **Price:** € 87.85 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🚀 Power your productivity with quad-core speed and Ryzen-ready flexibility! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** AMD Athlon X4 950 CPU 4-Core 4-Thread Desktop Processor 3.5 GHz 2M 65W Socket AM4 by hothorse - **How much does it cost?** € 87.85 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.es](https://www.desertcart.es/products/565218075-amd-athlon-x4-950-cpu-4-core-4-thread-desktop) ## Best For - hothorse enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted hothorse brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Efficient 65W TDP:** Optimized power consumption keeps your system cool and energy-efficient under load. - • **Ready for Ryzen Era:** Built on the advanced AM4 socket, fully compatible with next-gen Ryzen upgrades. - • **Quad-Core Powerhouse:** Seamlessly handle multitasking with 4 cores and 4 threads designed for smooth performance. - • **Unlocked & Upgradable:** Multiplier-unlocked for easy overclocking and future-proofing on the AM4 socket platform. - • **Discrete Graphics Support:** Perfect companion for discrete GPUs, unlocking your PC’s full visual potential. ## Overview The AMD Athlon X4 950 is a 4-core, 4-thread desktop processor running at 3.5 GHz base clock with a 2MB cache and 65W TDP. Featuring an unlocked multiplier on the AM4 socket, it offers efficient multitasking and future upgrade paths, especially when paired with discrete graphics cards. Ideal for professionals seeking reliable performance on a budget with Ryzen compatibility. ## Description For those who want the power and performance of a discrete graphics card, AMD Athlon X4 processors provide the quad-core performance you need to support it. All 7th Gen A-Series and Athlon Processors are Multiplier-Unlocked. The advanced socket AM4 platform is ready-for-Ryzen, and designed for the demands of tomorrow. Review: just needed it to boot a MB without flash button to update bios to accommodate gen3 AMD processor. Was surprised basic performance was as close to Zen3 Ryzen 5 5500 (replacement). Up graded the MB to install WIN 11. NOW I have a known good processor for testing in the future. Review: Used this to test some other components to check if they were working, nice little starter cou though ## Features - Quad-Core Processor Performance - UNLOCKED & UPGRADABLE: All Athlon Processors for socket AM4 are Multiplier-Unlocked - A FUTURE-PROOF PLATFORM: The advanced socket AM4 platform is ready-for-Ryzen, and designed for the demands of tomorrow - 4 CORE 4 THREAD 65W AM4 SOCKET 2MB CACHE Maximum Frequency 3800 MHz - Requires Discrete Graphics Card ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0C7R2MLLX | | Brand Name | hothorse | | Cache Memory Installed Size | 2 | | Customer Reviews | 3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars (11) | | Manufacturer | hothorse | | Model Number | 950 | | Platform | Windows | | Processor Brand | AMD | | Processor Core Count | 4 | | Processor Count | 4 | | Processor Number of Concurrent Threads | 4 | | Processor Series | Athlon | | Processor Socket | Socket AM4 | | Processor Speed | 3.5 GHz | | Secondary Cache | 2 MB | | Wattage | 65 watts | ## Product Details - **Brand:** hothorse - **CPU manufacturer:** AMD - **CPU model:** Athlon - **CPU socket:** Socket AM4 - **CPU speed:** 3.5 GHz - **Cache size:** 2 - **Processor Number of Concurrent Threads:** 4 - **Processor count:** 4 - **Secondary cache:** 2 MB - **Wattage:** 65 watts ## Images ![AMD Athlon X4 950 CPU 4-Core 4-Thread Desktop Processor 3.5 GHz 2M 65W Socket AM4 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51cUiyVwnML.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by G***S on 13 August 2024* just needed it to boot a MB without flash button to update bios to accommodate gen3 AMD processor. Was surprised basic performance was as close to Zen3 Ryzen 5 5500 (replacement). Up graded the MB to install WIN 11. NOW I have a known good processor for testing in the future. ### ⭐⭐⭐ Review *by J***S on 5 March 2026* Used this to test some other components to check if they were working, nice little starter cou though ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by D***G on 8 April 2025* Arrived promptly and well packaged. Needed it to update the BIOS on an old motherboard. 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