CPU
GPU
Core i3-7350K
Phenom II X6 1055T (95W)
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Core i3-7350K is positioned at rank 636 and the Phenom II X6 1055T (95W) is on rank 37, so the Phenom II X6 1055T (95W) offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Core i3-7350K
Performance Per Dollar Phenom II X6 1055T (95W)
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i3-7350K | Phenom II X6 1055T (95W) |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($45) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Thuban (2010) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i3-7350K | Phenom II X6 1055T (95W) |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($45) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-7350K and Phenom II X6 1055T (95W)
Core i3-7350K
The Core i3-7350K is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 4.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 60 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 4,886 points. Launch price was $179.
Phenom II X6 1055T (95W)
The Phenom II X6 1055T (95W) is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Thuban (2010) architecture. It features 6 cores and 6 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 4,965 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Core i3-7350K packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Phenom II X6 1055T (95W) offers 6 cores / 6 threads — the Phenom II X6 1055T (95W) has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the Core i3-7350K versus 3.3 GHz on the Phenom II X6 1055T (95W) — a 24% clock advantage for the Core i3-7350K (base: 4.2 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Core i3-7350K uses the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Phenom II X6 1055T (95W) uses Thuban (2010) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-7350K scores 4,886 against the Phenom II X6 1055T (95W)'s 4,965 — a 1.6% lead for the Phenom II X6 1055T (95W). L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Core i3-7350K vs 6 MB (total) on the Phenom II X6 1055T (95W).
| Feature | Core i3-7350K | Phenom II X6 1055T (95W) |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 6 / 6+200% |
| Boost Clock | 4.2 GHz+27% | 3.3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 4.2 GHz+50% | 2.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 6 MB (total)+50% |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 512 kB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 14 nm-69% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Kaby Lake (2016−2019) | Thuban (2010) |
| PassMark | 4,886 | 4,965+2% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 3,100 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,298 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 2,740 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i3-7350K uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Phenom II X6 1055T (95W) uses AM3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i3-7350K | Phenom II X6 1055T (95W) |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1151 | AM3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2400 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: true (Core i3-7350K) / not specified (Phenom II X6 1055T (95W)). The Core i3-7350K includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 630), while the Phenom II X6 1055T (95W) requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Core i3-7350K | Phenom II X6 1055T (95W) |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics 630 | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | true | — |
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