Phenom II X6 1065T vs Core 2 Duo T5670
Phenom II X6 1065T
Core 2 Duo T5670
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 1065T is positioned at rank 1030 and the Core 2 Duo T5670 is on rank 2, so the Core 2 Duo T5670 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Phenom II X6 1065T
Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Duo T5670
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Phenom II X6 1065T | Core 2 Duo T5670 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($170) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Thuban (2010) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Merom-2M (2008) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Phenom II X6 1065T | Core 2 Duo T5670 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($170) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 1065T and Core 2 Duo T5670
Phenom II X6 1065T
The Phenom II X6 1065T 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 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,412 points. Launch price was $149.
Core 2 Duo T5670
The Core 2 Duo T5670 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2008-01-01. It is based on the Merom-2M (2008) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 1.8 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 3,440 points. Launch price was $249.
Processing Power
The Phenom II X6 1065T packs 6 cores / 6 threads, while the Core 2 Duo T5670 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Phenom II X6 1065T has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Phenom II X6 1065T versus 1.8 GHz on the Core 2 Duo T5670 — a 61.5% clock advantage for the Phenom II X6 1065T (base: 2.9 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). The Phenom II X6 1065T uses the Thuban (2010) architecture (45 nm), while the Core 2 Duo T5670 uses Merom-2M (2008) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Phenom II X6 1065T scores 3,412 against the Core 2 Duo T5670's 3,440 — a 0.8% lead for the Core 2 Duo T5670. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Phenom II X6 1065T vs 2 MB L2 Cache on the Core 2 Duo T5670.
| Feature | Phenom II X6 1065T | Core 2 Duo T5670 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 6+200% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 3.4 GHz+89% | 1.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.9 GHz+61% | 1.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB (total)+200% | 2 MB L2 Cache |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 2 MB+300% |
| Process | 45 nm-31% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Thuban (2010) | Merom-2M (2008) |
| PassMark | 3,412 | 3,440 |
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