Phenom II X6 1055T (95W) vs Xeon X5672
Phenom II X6 1055T (95W)
Xeon X5672
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 1055T (95W) is positioned at rank 37 and the Xeon X5672 is on rank 670, so the Phenom II X6 1055T (95W) offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Phenom II X6 1055T (95W)
Performance Per Dollar Xeon X5672
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Phenom II X6 1055T (95W) | Xeon X5672 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($44) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Thuban (2010) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Westmere-EP (2010−2011) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Phenom II X6 1055T (95W) | Xeon X5672 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($44) |
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 1055T (95W) and Xeon X5672
Phenom II X6 1055T (95W)
The Phenom II X6 1055T (95W) is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Thuban (2010) architecture. It features 6 cores and 6 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 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: 4,965 points. Launch price was $149.
Xeon X5672
The Xeon X5672 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 February 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Westmere-EP (2010−2011) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1366. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,036 points. Launch price was $115.
Processing Power
The Phenom II X6 1055T (95W) packs 6 cores / 6 threads, while the Xeon X5672 offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Phenom II X6 1055T (95W) has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.3 GHz on the Phenom II X6 1055T (95W) versus 3.6 GHz on the Xeon X5672 — a 8.7% clock advantage for the Xeon X5672 (base: 2.8 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Phenom II X6 1055T (95W) uses the Thuban (2010) architecture (45 nm), while the Xeon X5672 uses Westmere-EP (2010−2011) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Phenom II X6 1055T (95W) scores 4,965 against the Xeon X5672's 5,036 — a 1.4% lead for the Xeon X5672. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Phenom II X6 1055T (95W) vs 12 MB (total) on the Xeon X5672.
| Feature | Phenom II X6 1055T (95W) | Xeon X5672 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 6+50% | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 3.3 GHz | 3.6 GHz+9% |
| Base Clock | 2.8 GHz | 3.2 GHz+14% |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB (total) | 12 MB (total)+100% |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core)+100% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 45 nm | 32 nm-29% |
| Architecture | Thuban (2010) | Westmere-EP (2010−2011) |
| PassMark | 4,965 | 5,036+1% |
Memory & Platform
The Phenom II X6 1055T (95W) uses the AM3 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Xeon X5672 uses LGA1366 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Phenom II X6 1055T (95W) | Xeon X5672 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM3 | LGA1366 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1333 |
| RAM Channels | — | 3 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Phenom II X6 1055T (95W)) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon X5672). Primary use case: Xeon X5672 targets Workstation. Direct competitor: Xeon X5672 rivals Core i7-980X.
| Feature | Phenom II X6 1055T (95W) | Xeon X5672 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | — | Workstation |
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