Phenom II X6 1065T vs Core i5-2405S
Phenom II X6 1065T
Core i5-2405S
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 i5-2405S is on rank 981, so the Core i5-2405S offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Phenom II X6 1065T
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-2405S
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Phenom II X6 1065T | Core i5-2405S |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($170) | ✅ More affordable ($120) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Thuban (2010) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Phenom II X6 1065T | Core i5-2405S |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+41%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($170) | ✅ More affordable ($120) |
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 i5-2405S
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 i5-2405S
The Core i5-2405S is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 22 May 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,397 points. Launch price was $472.
Processing Power
The Phenom II X6 1065T packs 6 cores / 6 threads, while the Core i5-2405S offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Phenom II X6 1065T has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Phenom II X6 1065T versus 3.3 GHz on the Core i5-2405S — a 3% clock advantage for the Phenom II X6 1065T (base: 2.9 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Phenom II X6 1065T uses the Thuban (2010) architecture (45 nm), while the Core i5-2405S uses Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Phenom II X6 1065T scores 3,412 against the Core i5-2405S's 3,397 — a 0.4% lead for the Phenom II X6 1065T. Both processors carry 6 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | Phenom II X6 1065T | Core i5-2405S |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 6+50% | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.4 GHz+3% | 3.3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.9 GHz+16% | 2.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB (total) | 6 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core)+100% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 45 nm | 32 nm-29% |
| Architecture | Thuban (2010) | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) |
| PassMark | 3,412 | 3,397 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 557 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 1,480 |
Memory & Platform
The Phenom II X6 1065T uses the AM3 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i5-2405S uses LGA1155 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Phenom II X6 1065T | Core i5-2405S |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM3 | LGA1155 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Phenom II X6 1065T) / VT-x / EPT (Core i5-2405S). The Core i5-2405S includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 3000), while the Phenom II X6 1065T requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-2405S targets Budget.
| Feature | Phenom II X6 1065T | Core i5-2405S |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel HD Graphics 3000 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x / EPT |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
Value Analysis
The Phenom II X6 1065T launched at $426 MSRP, while the Core i5-2405S debuted at $309. At current prices ($170 vs $120), the Core i5-2405S is $50 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Phenom II X6 1065T delivers 20.1 pts/$ vs 28.3 pts/$ for the Core i5-2405S — making the Core i5-2405S the 34.1% better value option.
| Feature | Phenom II X6 1065T | Core i5-2405S |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $426 | $309-27% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $170 | $120-29% |
| Performance per Dollar | 20.1 | 28.3+41% |
| Release Date | 2010 | 2011 |
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