Phenom II X6 1065T vs Core i7
Aggregate performance score
Core i7 outperforms Phenom II X6 1065T by a moderate 12% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Primary details
Comparing Core i7 and Phenom II X6 1065T processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
Place in performance ranking | 1680 | 1762 |
Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
Cost-effectiveness evaluation | 5.34 | 0.38 |
Market segment | Desktop processor | Desktop processor |
Architecture codename | no data | Thuban (2010) |
Release date | 1 October 2023 (less than a year ago) | 7 December 2010 (13 years ago) |
Current price | $274 | $138 |
Cost-effectiveness evaluation
Performance per price, higher is better.
Core i7 has 1305% better value for money than Phenom II X6 1065T.
Detailed specifications
Core i7 and Phenom II X6 1065T basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.
Physical cores | no data | 6 (Hexa-Core) |
Threads | no data | 6 |
Base clock speed | no data | 2.9 GHz |
Boost clock speed | no data | 3.4 GHz |
L1 cache | no data | 128 KB (per core) |
L2 cache | no data | 512 KB (per core) |
L3 cache | no data | 6 MB (shared) |
Chip lithography | no data | 45 nm |
Die size | no data | 346 mm2 |
Number of transistors | no data | 904 million |
64 bit support | - | + |
Windows 11 compatibility | no data | - |
Unlocked multiplier | No | No |
Compatibility
Information on Core i7 and Phenom II X6 1065T compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.
Number of CPUs in a configuration | no data | 1 |
Socket | no data | AM3 |
Power consumption (TDP) | no data | 125 Watt |
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7 and Phenom II X6 1065T. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
Supported memory types | no data | DDR3 |
Peripherals
Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7 and Phenom II X6 1065T.
PCIe version | no data | 2.0 |
Synthetic benchmark performance
Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.
Combined synthetic benchmark score
This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.
Core i7 outperforms Phenom II X6 1065T by 12% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Passmark
Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.
Benchmark coverage: 68%
Core i7 outperforms Phenom II X6 1065T by 126% in Passmark.
Pros & cons summary
Performance score | 2.46 | 2.19 |
Recency | 1 October 2023 | 7 December 2010 |
The Core i7 is our recommended choice as it beats the Phenom II X6 1065T in performance tests.
Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7 and Phenom II X6 1065T, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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