Phenom II X6 1045T vs Core i7-6500U
Phenom II X6 1045T
Core i7-6500U
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 1045T is positioned at rank 168 and the Core i7-6500U is on rank 302, so the Phenom II X6 1045T offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Phenom II X6 1045T
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-6500U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Phenom II X6 1045T | Core i7-6500U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Thuban (2010) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Phenom II X6 1045T | Core i7-6500U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 1045T and Core i7-6500U
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.
Core i7-6500U
The Core i7-6500U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 3,271 points. Launch price was $393.
Processing Power
The Phenom II X6 1045T packs 6 cores / 6 threads, while the Core i7-6500U offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Phenom II X6 1045T has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Phenom II X6 1045T versus 3.1 GHz on the Core i7-6500U — a 3.2% clock advantage for the Phenom II X6 1045T (base: 2.7 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Phenom II X6 1045T uses the Thuban (2010) architecture (45 nm), while the Core i7-6500U uses Skylake (2015−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Phenom II X6 1045T scores 3,244 against the Core i7-6500U's 3,271 — a 0.8% lead for the Core i7-6500U. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Phenom II X6 1045T vs 4 MB on the Core i7-6500U.
| Feature | Phenom II X6 1045T | Core i7-6500U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 6+200% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz+3% | 3.1 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.7 GHz+8% | 2.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB (total)+50% | 4 MB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 512 kB |
| Process | 45 nm | 14 nm-69% |
| Architecture | Thuban (2010) | Skylake (2015−2016) |
| PassMark | 3,244 | 3,271 |
Memory & Platform
The Phenom II X6 1045T uses the AM3 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i7-6500U uses BGA1356 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Phenom II X6 1045T | Core i7-6500U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM3 | BGA1356 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
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