Core i7-950 vs Phenom II X6 1045T
Core i7-950
Phenom II X6 1045T
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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 i7-950 is positioned at rank 1067 and the Phenom II X6 1045T is on rank 168, so the Phenom II X6 1045T offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Core i7-950
Performance Per Dollar Phenom II X6 1045T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i7-950 | Phenom II X6 1045T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Bloomfield (2008−2010) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Thuban (2010) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i7-950 | Phenom II X6 1045T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) | ✅ 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 i7-950 and Phenom II X6 1045T
Core i7-950
The Core i7-950 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 June 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Bloomfield (2008−2010) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.06 GHz, with boost up to 3.33 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1366. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,250 points. Launch price was $290.
Phenom II X6 1045T
The Phenom II X6 1045T is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 1 September 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Thuban (2010) architecture. It features 6 cores and 6 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 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: 3,244 points. Launch price was $175.
Processing Power
The Core i7-950 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Phenom II X6 1045T offers 6 cores / 6 threads — the Phenom II X6 1045T has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.33 GHz on the Core i7-950 versus 3.2 GHz on the Phenom II X6 1045T — a 4% clock advantage for the Core i7-950 (base: 3.06 GHz vs 2.7 GHz). The Core i7-950 uses the Bloomfield (2008−2010) architecture (45 nm), while the Phenom II X6 1045T uses Thuban (2010) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-950 scores 3,250 against the Phenom II X6 1045T's 3,244 — a 0.2% lead for the Core i7-950. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Core i7-950 vs 6 MB (total) on the Phenom II X6 1045T.
| Feature | Core i7-950 | Phenom II X6 1045T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 6 / 6+50% |
| Boost Clock | 3.33 GHz+4% | 3.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.06 GHz+13% | 2.7 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total)+33% | 6 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 512 kB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 45 nm | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Bloomfield (2008−2010) | Thuban (2010) |
| PassMark | 3,250 | 3,244 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i7-950 uses the LGA1366 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Phenom II X6 1045T uses AM3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i7-950 | Phenom II X6 1045T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1366 | AM3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
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