Phenom II X6 1045T vs Pentium Silver J5040
Phenom II X6 1045T
Pentium Silver J5040
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. The Phenom II X6 1045T is positioned at rank #168 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
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Performance Per Dollar Phenom II X6 1045T
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Phenom II X6 1045T | Pentium Silver J5040 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | Balanced gaming performance | Balanced gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Thuban (2010) / 45 nm) | ✨ Modern (Gemini Lake Refresh (2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Phenom II X6 1045T | Pentium Silver J5040 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Pentium Silver J5040
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.
Pentium Silver J5040
The Pentium Silver J5040 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 November 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Gemini Lake Refresh (2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 4 MB (total). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1090. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 3,252 points. Launch price was $161.
Processing Power
The Phenom II X6 1045T packs 6 cores / 6 threads, while the Pentium Silver J5040 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Phenom II X6 1045T has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Phenom II X6 1045T versus 3.2 GHz on the Pentium Silver J5040 — identical boost frequencies (base: 2.7 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Phenom II X6 1045T uses the Thuban (2010) architecture (45 nm), while the Pentium Silver J5040 uses Gemini Lake Refresh (2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Phenom II X6 1045T scores 3,244 against the Pentium Silver J5040's 3,252 — a 0.2% lead for the Pentium Silver J5040. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Phenom II X6 1045T vs 4 MB on the Pentium Silver J5040.
| Feature | Phenom II X6 1045T | Pentium Silver J5040 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 6+50% | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz | 3.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.7 GHz+35% | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB (total)+50% | 4 MB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 4 MB (total)+700% |
| Process | 45 nm | 14 nm-69% |
| Architecture | Thuban (2010) | Gemini Lake Refresh (2019) |
| PassMark | 3,244 | 3,252 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 1,640 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 435 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 1,180 |
Memory & Platform
The Phenom II X6 1045T uses the AM3 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium Silver J5040 uses FCBGA1090 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Phenom II X6 1045T | Pentium Silver J5040 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM3 | FCBGA1090 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2400 / LPDDR4-2400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 8 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 6 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Phenom II X6 1045T) / VT-x / VT-d / EPT (Pentium Silver J5040). The Pentium Silver J5040 includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 605), while the Phenom II X6 1045T requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Pentium Silver J5040 targets Mini-PC.
| Feature | Phenom II X6 1045T | Pentium Silver J5040 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel UHD Graphics 605 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x / VT-d / EPT |
| Target Use | — | Mini-PC |
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