Phenom II X4 965 BE (125W) vs Atom x7213RE

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Phenom II X4 965 BE (125W)

4 / 4

2,544

+0.2%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Atom x7213RE

2 / 2

2,538

0.0%

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 Phenom II X4 965 BE (125W) is positioned at rank 240 and the Atom x7213RE is on rank 401, so the Phenom II X4 965 BE (125W) offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Phenom II X4 965 BE (125W)

#1

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

3676%

#2

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

3473%

#3

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

2522%

#4

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

760%

#5

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

602%

#6

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

526%

#7

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

302%

#8

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

298%

#9

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

271%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

271%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

268%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

261%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

257%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

256%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

254%

#232

Ryzen 3 2200G

MSRP: $99|Avg: $80

99%

#233

Core i3-9100F

MSRP: $97|Avg: $80

99%

#234

Ryzen 7 9800X3D

MSRP: $479|Avg: $479

98%

#235

Ryzen 9 3900XT

MSRP: $499|Avg: $390

98%

#236

Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G

MSRP: $176|Avg: $176

97%

#237

Core i7-14700T

MSRP: $384|Avg: $384

97%

#238

Core i3-13100TE

MSRP: $137|Avg: $137

97%

#239

Core i5-9600T

MSRP: $213|Avg: $118

96%

#240

Phenom II X4 965 BE (125W)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#240

Core i5-12400T

MSRP: $192|Avg: $192

95%

#241

Phenom II X4 B97

MSRP: $100|Avg: $11

100%

#241

Core i9-14900F

MSRP: $524|Avg: $579

95%

#251

Phenom II X4 850

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $28

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Atom x7213RE

#120

Core i7-11850HE

MSRP: $400|Avg: $75

99%

#124

Core i5-1240P

MSRP: $309|Avg: $200

97%

#389

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

543%

#390

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

535%

#391

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

491%

#392

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

489%

#393

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

485%

#395

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

468%

#396

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

449%

#397

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

448%

#398

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

436%

#401

Atom x7213RE

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Atom x7213RE (2024) utilizes 10 nm technology and DDR4, DDR5, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Phenom II X4 965 BE (125W)	Atom x7213RE
Gaming	Balanced gaming performance	Balanced gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Deneb (2009−2011) / 45 nm)	✨ Modern (Amston Lake (2024−2025) / 10 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Phenom II X4 965 BE (125W) (2009) relies on 45 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Phenom II X4 965 BE (125W)	Atom x7213RE
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Phenom II X4 965 BE (125W) Benchmark Check

Atom x7213RE Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Phenom II X4 965 BE (125W) and Atom x7213RE

Phenom II X4 965 BE (125W)

The Phenom II X4 965 BE (125W) is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Deneb (2009−2011) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,544 points. Launch price was $149.

Atom x7213RE

The Atom x7213RE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 April 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Amston Lake (2024−2025) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (total). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1264. Thermal design power (TDP): 9 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 2,538 points. Launch price was $42.

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Processing Power

The Phenom II X4 965 BE (125W) packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Atom x7213RE offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Phenom II X4 965 BE (125W) has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Phenom II X4 965 BE (125W) versus 3.4 GHz on the Atom x7213RE — identical boost frequencies (base: 3.4 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Phenom II X4 965 BE (125W) uses the Deneb (2009−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Atom x7213RE uses Amston Lake (2024−2025) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Phenom II X4 965 BE (125W) scores 2,544 against the Atom x7213RE's 2,538 — a 0.2% lead for the Phenom II X4 965 BE (125W). Both processors carry 6 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Phenom II X4 965 BE (125W)	Atom x7213RE
Cores / Threads	4 / 4+100%	2 / 2
Boost Clock	3.4 GHz	3.4 GHz
Base Clock	3.4 GHz+70%	2 GHz
L3 Cache	6 MB (total)	6 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512 kB (per core)	2 MB (total)+300%
Process	45 nm	10 nm-78%
Architecture	Deneb (2009−2011)	Amston Lake (2024−2025)
PassMark	2,544	2,538

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Memory & Platform

The Phenom II X4 965 BE (125W) uses the AM3 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Atom x7213RE uses FCBGA1264 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Phenom II X4 965 BE (125W)	Atom x7213RE
Socket	AM3	FCBGA1264
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 4.0+100%
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR5-4800
Max RAM Capacity	—	16 GB
RAM Channels	—	1
ECC Support	—	✅
PCIe Lanes	—	9