Phenom II X6 1045T vs Xeon W3550
Phenom II X6 1045T
Xeon W3550
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 Phenom II X6 1045T is positioned at rank 168 and the Xeon W3550 is on rank 837, 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 Xeon W3550
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Phenom II X6 1045T | Xeon W3550 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($30) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Thuban (2010) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Bloomfield (2008−2010) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Phenom II X6 1045T | Xeon W3550 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($30) |
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 Xeon W3550
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.
Xeon W3550
The Xeon W3550 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 9 August 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: 3,251 points. Launch price was $235.
Processing Power
The Phenom II X6 1045T packs 6 cores / 6 threads, while the Xeon W3550 offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Phenom II X6 1045T has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Phenom II X6 1045T versus 3.33 GHz on the Xeon W3550 — a 4% clock advantage for the Xeon W3550 (base: 2.7 GHz vs 3.06 GHz). The Phenom II X6 1045T uses the Thuban (2010) architecture (45 nm), while the Xeon W3550 uses Bloomfield (2008−2010) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Phenom II X6 1045T scores 3,244 against the Xeon W3550's 3,251 — a 0.2% lead for the Xeon W3550. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Phenom II X6 1045T vs 8 MB (total) on the Xeon W3550.
| Feature | Phenom II X6 1045T | Xeon W3550 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 6+50% | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz | 3.33 GHz+4% |
| Base Clock | 2.7 GHz | 3.06 GHz+13% |
| 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 | 3,244 | 3,251 |
Memory & Platform
The Phenom II X6 1045T uses the AM3 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Xeon W3550 uses LGA1366 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Phenom II X6 1045T | Xeon W3550 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM3 | LGA1366 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
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