Phenom II X6 1075T vs Ryzen 5 5600

CPU

GPU

Phenom II X6 1075T

6 Cores6 Thrd125 WWMax: 3.5 GHz2010

Ryzen 5 5600

6 Cores12 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.4 GHz2022

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Phenom II X6 1075T

6 / 6

3,500

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Ryzen 5 5600

6 / 12

21,550

+515.7%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

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 1075T is positioned at rank #145 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Phenom II X6 1075T

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

2672%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

2525%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

1833%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

552%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

437%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

383%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

219%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

216%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

197%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

197%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

195%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

189%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

187%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

186%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

184%

#142

Core i3-14100

MSRP: $134|Avg: $131

100%

#143

Ryzen 5 3400G

MSRP: $149|Avg: $80

99%

#144

Core i7-10700KF

MSRP: $405|Avg: $160

98%

#145

Phenom II X6 1075T

MSRP: $245|Avg: N/A

100%

#145

Core i5-11600K

MSRP: $262|Avg: $170

98%

#146

Core i7-13700K

MSRP: $409|Avg: $400

98%

#147

Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G

MSRP: $149|Avg: $80

97%

#148

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $150

97%

#149

Core i9-12900KS

MSRP: $739|Avg: $385

97%

#150

Ryzen 5 5500X3D

MSRP: $185|Avg: $180

96%

#151

Core Ultra 7 265T

MSRP: $384|Avg: $362

96%

#152

Ryzen 3 3200GE

MSRP: $85|Avg: $64

96%

#153

Core i3-9100T

MSRP: $122|Avg: $50

96%

#154

Ryzen 5 4600G

MSRP: $154|Avg: $143

96%

#155

Core i7-13700T

MSRP: $384|Avg: $250

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 5600

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

135%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

123%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

123%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

121%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

118%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

116%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

116%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

115%

#16

Core Ultra 5 225F

MSRP: $231|Avg: $150

112%

#17

Core Ultra 7 265K

MSRP: $309|Avg: $285

110%

#18

Ryzen 9 3900

MSRP: $499|Avg: $150

109%

#19

Ryzen 5 3600X

MSRP: $249|Avg: $90

108%

#20

Core i7-14700KF

MSRP: $384|Avg: $260

107%

#21

Core i7-14700K

MSRP: $409|Avg: $270

103%

#22

Ryzen 5 4500

MSRP: $129|Avg: $85

101%

#23

Ryzen 5 5600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $115

100%

#24

Celeron G5925

MSRP: $62|Avg: $15

100%

#25

Ryzen 5 7500F

MSRP: $179|Avg: $145

98%

#26

Core Ultra 5 245

MSRP: $319|Avg: $220

97%

#27

Ryzen 7 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $86

97%

#28

Core Ultra 7 265KF

MSRP: $379|Avg: $323

97%

#29

Core Ultra 7 265F

MSRP: $369|Avg: $276

95%

#30

Core i5-12400F

MSRP: $174|Avg: $110

95%

#31

Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G

MSRP: $130|Avg: $80

94%

#32

Ryzen 7 2700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $100

93%

#33

Core i3-10100F

MSRP: $88|Avg: $50

93%

#34

Ryzen 5 7400F

MSRP: $150|Avg: $147

93%

#35

Ryzen 5 9600X

MSRP: $279|Avg: $178

90%

#36

Ryzen 7 3800X

MSRP: $399|Avg: $140

88%

#37

Ryzen 3 5300G

MSRP: $130|Avg: $80

87%

#38

Ryzen 9 7900X

MSRP: $549|Avg: $316

87%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Ryzen 5 5600 (2022) utilizes 7 nm technology and DDR4-3200, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Phenom II X6 1075T	Ryzen 5 5600
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($245)	✅ More affordable ($115)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Thuban (2010) / 45 nm)	✨ Modern (Vermeer (2020−2025) / 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Phenom II X6 1075T (2010) relies on 45 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Phenom II X6 1075T	Ryzen 5 5600
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+1212%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($245)	✅ More affordable ($115)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Phenom II X6 1075T Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 5600 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Phenom II X6 1075T and Ryzen 5 5600

Phenom II X6 1075T

The Phenom II X6 1075T is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 21 September 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Thuban (2010) architecture. It features 6 cores and 6 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 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: 3,500 points. Launch price was $260.

Ryzen 5 5600

The Ryzen 5 5600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 20 April 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Vermeer (2020−2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 21,550 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Phenom II X6 1075T packs 6 cores / 6 threads, matching the Ryzen 5 5600's 6 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Phenom II X6 1075T versus 4.4 GHz on the Ryzen 5 5600 — a 22.8% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 5600 (base: 3 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Phenom II X6 1075T uses the Thuban (2010) architecture (45 nm), while the Ryzen 5 5600 uses Vermeer (2020−2025) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Phenom II X6 1075T scores 3,500 against the Ryzen 5 5600's 21,550 — a 144.1% lead for the Ryzen 5 5600. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 1,896 vs 11,077 (141.5% advantage for the Ryzen 5 5600). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 679 vs 2,052, a 100.5% lead for the Ryzen 5 5600 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 1,960 vs 8,600 (125.8% advantage for the Ryzen 5 5600). L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Phenom II X6 1075T vs 32 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 5600.

Feature	Phenom II X6 1075T	Ryzen 5 5600
Cores / Threads	6 / 6	6 / 12
Boost Clock	3.5 GHz	4.4 GHz+26%
Base Clock	3 GHz	3.5 GHz+17%
L3 Cache	6 MB (total)	32 MB (total)+433%
L2 Cache	512 kB (per core)	512K (per core)
Process	45 nm	7 nm-84%
Architecture	Thuban (2010)	Vermeer (2020−2025)
PassMark	3,500	21,550+516%
Cinebench R23 Multi	1,896	11,077+484%
Geekbench 6 Single	679	2,052+202%
Geekbench 6 Multi	1,960	8,600+339%

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Memory & Platform

The Phenom II X6 1075T uses the AM3 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Ryzen 5 5600 uses AM4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1333 on the Phenom II X6 1075T versus DDR4-3200 on the Ryzen 5 5600 — the Ryzen 5 5600 supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Ryzen 5 5600 supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 32 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Phenom II X6 1075T) vs 24 (Ryzen 5 5600) — the Ryzen 5 5600 offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: 880G,890GX,890FX,970,990FX (Phenom II X6 1075T) and B550,X570,B450,X470,A520 (Ryzen 5 5600).

Feature	Phenom II X6 1075T	Ryzen 5 5600
Socket	AM3	AM4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 4.0+100%
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1333	DDR4-3200+33%
Max RAM Capacity	32 GB	128 GB+300%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	✅	✅
PCIe Lanes	16	24+50%

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Advanced Features

Both processors feature an unlocked multiplier for overclocking. Both support AMD-V virtualization. Primary use case: Phenom II X6 1075T targets Gaming, Ryzen 5 5600 targets Desktop. Direct competitor: Phenom II X6 1075T rivals Core i5-750.