Phenom II X4 965 BE (125W) vs Xeon E5-2689

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon E5-2689
2012
8 cores / 16 threads, 115 Watt
6.41
+291%
Phenom II X4 965 BE (125W)
2009
4 cores / 4 threads, 125 Watt
1.64

Xeon E5-2689 outperforms Phenom II X4 965 BE (125W) by a whopping 291% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon E5-2689 and Phenom II X4 965 BE (125W) processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking9931985
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.391.93
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
SeriesXeonno data
Architecture codenameno dataDeneb (2009−2011)
Release date6 March 2012 (12 years ago)November 2009 (14 years ago)
Current price$80 $88

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Phenom II X4 965 BE (125W) has 395% better value for money than Xeon E5-2689.

Detailed specifications

Xeon E5-2689 and Phenom II X4 965 BE (125W) 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 cores8 (Octa-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads164
Boost clock speed3.6 GHz3.4 GHz
L1 cacheno data128 KB (per core)
L2 cacheno data512 KB (per core)
L3 cacheno data6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm45 nm
Die sizeno data258 mm2
Number of transistorsno data758 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplierNoYes

Compatibility

Information on Xeon E5-2689 and Phenom II X4 965 BE (125W) 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 configurationno data1
Socketno dataAM3
Power consumption (TDP)115 Watt125 Watt

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon E5-2689 and Phenom II X4 965 BE (125W). Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3

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.

Xeon E5-2689 6.41
+291%
Phenom II X4 965 BE (125W) 1.64

Xeon E5-2689 outperforms Phenom II X4 965 BE (125W) by 291% 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%

Xeon E5-2689 9922
+290%
Phenom II X4 965 BE (125W) 2544

Xeon E5-2689 outperforms Phenom II X4 965 BE (125W) by 290% in Passmark.

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 6.41 1.64
Physical cores 8 4
Threads 16 4
Chip lithography 32 nm 45 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 115 Watt 125 Watt

The Xeon E5-2689 is our recommended choice as it beats the Phenom II X4 965 BE (125W) in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon E5-2689 is a server/workstation processor while Phenom II X4 965 BE (125W) is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon E5-2689 and Phenom II X4 965 BE (125W), ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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