CPU
GPU
Phenom II X6 1035T
Xeon W3530
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 Phenom II X6 1035T is positioned at rank 192 and the Xeon W3530 is on rank 859, so the Phenom II X6 1035T offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Phenom II X6 1035T
Performance Per Dollar Xeon W3530
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Phenom II X6 1035T | Xeon W3530 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Thuban (2010) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Bloomfield (2008−2010) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Phenom II X6 1035T | Xeon W3530 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) |
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 Phenom II X6 1035T and Xeon W3530
Phenom II X6 1035T
The Phenom II X6 1035T is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 27 April 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Thuban (2010) architecture. It features 6 cores and 6 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 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: 3,012 points. Launch price was $189.
Xeon W3530
The Xeon W3530 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 16 March 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Bloomfield (2008−2010) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.06 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: 3,059 points. Launch price was $999.
Processing Power
The Phenom II X6 1035T packs 6 cores / 6 threads, while the Xeon W3530 offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Phenom II X6 1035T has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.1 GHz on the Phenom II X6 1035T versus 3.06 GHz on the Xeon W3530 — a 1.3% clock advantage for the Phenom II X6 1035T (base: 2.6 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Phenom II X6 1035T uses the Thuban (2010) architecture (45 nm), while the Xeon W3530 uses Bloomfield (2008−2010) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Phenom II X6 1035T scores 3,012 against the Xeon W3530's 3,059 — a 1.5% lead for the Xeon W3530. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Phenom II X6 1035T vs 8 MB (total) on the Xeon W3530.
| Feature | Phenom II X6 1035T | Xeon W3530 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 6+50% | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 3.1 GHz+1% | 3.06 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.6 GHz | 2.8 GHz+8% |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB (total) | 8 MB (total)+33% |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core)+100% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 45 nm | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Thuban (2010) | Bloomfield (2008−2010) |
| PassMark | 3,012 | 3,059+2% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 2,670 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Phenom II X6 1035T uses the AM3 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Xeon W3530 uses LGA1366 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Phenom II X6 1035T | Xeon W3530 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM3 | LGA1366 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (Phenom II X6 1035T) / not specified (Xeon W3530). Primary use case: Phenom II X6 1035T targets Budget. Direct competitor: Phenom II X6 1035T rivals Core i5-750.
| Feature | Phenom II X6 1035T | Xeon W3530 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | Yes | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Budget | — |
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