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What socket does the Phenom processor use?

AM2
AM2+
AM3
AM4

The correct answer is: AM2+

The Phenom processor utilizes the AM2+ socket, which was specifically designed to provide improved performance and compatibility for AMD's Phenom series and other higher-end CPUs. AM2+ maintains the same physical dimensions as the earlier AM2 socket but introduces support for faster memory speeds and additional power management features that were beneficial for dual and quad-core processors. This socket allows for backward compatibility with AM2 CPUs while still being forward-compatible with AM3 processors, which means it can handle newer technologies to an extent. The other options do not accurately match the requirements for the Phenom processor, as AM2 is the earlier socket that does not support the Phenom's enhanced features, while AM3, although compatible with Phenom processors, is not the socket explicitly designed for them. AM4 is a newer socket used for AMD’s Ryzen series of processors and, therefore, does not apply to the Phenom series.