Xeon 6740E vs Pentium Extreme Edition 965

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Aggregate performance score

Pentium Extreme Edition 965
2006
2 cores / 4 threads, 130 Watt
0.64
Xeon 6740E
2024
96 cores / 96 threads, 250 Watt
49.77
+7677%

Xeon 6740E outperforms Pentium Extreme Edition 965 by a whopping 7677% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Pentium Extreme Edition 965 and Xeon 6740E processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking277137
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data18.71
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
Power efficiency0.4518.15
Architecture codenamePresler (2005−2007)Sierra Forest (2024)
Release date26 March 2006 (18 years ago)3 June 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$999$5,265

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Pentium Extreme Edition 965 and Xeon 6740E have a nearly equal value for money.

Detailed specifications

Pentium Extreme Edition 965 and Xeon 6740E 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)96
Threads496
Base clock speed3.733 GHz2.4 GHz
Boost clock speed0.73 GHz3.2 GHz
L1 cache16 KB (per core)96 KB (per core)
L2 cache2 MB (per core)4 MB (per module)
L3 cacheno data96 MB (shared)
Chip lithography65 nm5 nm
Die size2x 81 mm2no data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)67 °C84 °C
Number of transistors376 millionno data
64 bit support++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Pentium Extreme Edition 965 and Xeon 6740E 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 configuration12
Socket7754710
Power consumption (TDP)130 Watt250 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Pentium Extreme Edition 965 and Xeon 6740E. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI-+
AVX-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
TSX-+

Security technologies

Pentium Extreme Edition 965 and Xeon 6740E technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Pentium Extreme Edition 965 and Xeon 6740E are enumerated here.

VT-dno data+
VT-x++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Pentium Extreme Edition 965 and Xeon 6740E. 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)N/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Pentium Extreme Edition 965 and Xeon 6740E.

PCIe versionno data5.0
PCI Express lanesno data88

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 0.64
Xeon 6740E 49.77
+7677%

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
Xeon 6740E 76167
+7617%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.64 49.77
Recency 26 March 2006 3 June 2024
Physical cores 2 96
Threads 4 96
Chip lithography 65 nm 5 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 130 Watt 250 Watt

Pentium Extreme Edition 965 has 92.3% lower power consumption.

Xeon 6740E, on the other hand, has a 7676.6% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 18 years, 4700% more physical cores and 2300% more threads, and a 1200% more advanced lithography process.

The Xeon 6740E is our recommended choice as it beats the Pentium Extreme Edition 965 in performance tests.

Note that Pentium Extreme Edition 965 is a desktop processor while Xeon 6740E is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Pentium Extreme Edition 965 and Xeon 6740E, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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