Ryzen 5 7600X3D vs Pentium Extreme Edition 965

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Aggregate performance score

Pentium Extreme Edition 965
2006
2 cores / 4 threads, 130 Watt
0.62
Ryzen 5 7600X3D
2024
6 cores / 12 threads, 65 Watt
16.28
+2526%

Ryzen 5 7600X3D outperforms Pentium Extreme Edition 965 by a whopping 2526% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Pentium Extreme Edition 965 and Ryzen 5 7600X3D processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2791411
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data39.68
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency0.4523.70
Architecture codenamePresler (2005−2007)Raphael (2023−2024)
Release date26 March 2006 (18 years ago)30 August 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$999$299

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Pentium Extreme Edition 965 and Ryzen 5 7600X3D have a nearly equal value for money.

Detailed specifications

Pentium Extreme Edition 965 and Ryzen 5 7600X3D 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 cores2 (Dual-core)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads412
Base clock speed3.733 GHz4.1 GHz
Boost clock speed0.73 GHz4.7 GHz
L1 cache16 KB (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache2 MB (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cacheno data96 MB (shared)
Chip lithography65 nm5 nm
Die size2x 81 mm271 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)67 °C61 °C
Number of transistors376 million11,270 million
64 bit support++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Pentium Extreme Edition 965 and Ryzen 5 7600X3D 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 configuration11
Socket775AM5
Power consumption (TDP)130 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Pentium Extreme Edition 965 and Ryzen 5 7600X3D. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI-+
AVX-+
Precision Boost 2no data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Pentium Extreme Edition 965 and Ryzen 5 7600X3D are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-x+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Pentium Extreme Edition 965 and Ryzen 5 7600X3D. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR1, DDR2, DDR3 Depends on motherboardDDR5

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardOn certain motherboards (Chipset feature)AMD Radeon Graphics

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Pentium Extreme Edition 965 and Ryzen 5 7600X3D.

PCIe versionno data5.0
PCI Express lanesno data24

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.

Pentium Extreme Edition 965 0.62
Ryzen 5 7600X3D 16.28
+2526%

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.

Pentium Extreme Edition 965 987
Ryzen 5 7600X3D 25856
+2520%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.62 16.28
Recency 26 March 2006 30 August 2024
Physical cores 2 6
Threads 4 12
Chip lithography 65 nm 5 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 130 Watt 65 Watt

Ryzen 5 7600X3D has a 2525.8% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 18 years, 200% more physical cores and 200% more threads, a 1200% more advanced lithography process, and 100% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen 5 7600X3D is our recommended choice as it beats the Pentium Extreme Edition 965 in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between Pentium Extreme Edition 965 and Ryzen 5 7600X3D, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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