Phenom II X6 1100T BE vs Xeon X5650
Phenom II X6 1100T BE
Xeon X5650
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 1100T BE is positioned at rank 22 and the Xeon X5650 is on rank 502, so the Phenom II X6 1100T BE offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Phenom II X6 1100T BE
Performance Per Dollar Xeon X5650
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Phenom II X6 1100T BE | Xeon X5650 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($265) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Thuban (2010) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Westmere-EP (2010−2011) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Phenom II X6 1100T BE | Xeon X5650 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($265) | ✅ 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 1100T BE and Xeon X5650
Phenom II X6 1100T BE
The Phenom II X6 1100T BE 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 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 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: 5,745 points. Launch price was $149.
Xeon X5650
The Xeon X5650 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 16 March 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Westmere-EP (2010−2011) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.66 GHz, with boost up to 3.06 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: 5,742 points. Launch price was $53.
Processing Power
The Phenom II X6 1100T BE packs 6 cores / 6 threads, matching the Xeon X5650's 6 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Phenom II X6 1100T BE versus 3.06 GHz on the Xeon X5650 — a 18.9% clock advantage for the Phenom II X6 1100T BE (base: 3.3 GHz vs 2.66 GHz). The Phenom II X6 1100T BE uses the Thuban (2010) architecture (45 nm), while the Xeon X5650 uses Westmere-EP (2010−2011) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Phenom II X6 1100T BE scores 5,745 against the Xeon X5650's 5,742 — a 0.1% lead for the Phenom II X6 1100T BE. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Phenom II X6 1100T BE vs 12 MB (total) on the Xeon X5650.
| Feature | Phenom II X6 1100T BE | Xeon X5650 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 6 | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz+21% | 3.06 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.3 GHz+24% | 2.66 GHz |
| 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 | 5,745 | 5,742 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 508 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Phenom II X6 1100T BE uses the AM3 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Xeon X5650 uses LGA1366 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1333 / DDR2-1066 memory speed. Memory channels: 2 (Phenom II X6 1100T BE) vs 3 (Xeon X5650). Chipset compatibility: AMD 870,880G,890FX,970,990FX (Phenom II X6 1100T BE) and Intel X58,Intel 5520 (Xeon X5650).
| Feature | Phenom II X6 1100T BE | Xeon X5650 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM3 | LGA1366 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 5.0+150% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 / DDR2-1066 | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 3+50% |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Only the Phenom II X6 1100T BE has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Virtualization support: AMD-V (Phenom II X6 1100T BE) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon X5650). Primary use case: Phenom II X6 1100T BE targets Enthusiast Legacy, Xeon X5650 targets Workstation. Direct competitor: Xeon X5650 rivals Core i7-980X.
| Feature | Phenom II X6 1100T BE | Xeon X5650 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | Yes | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | Enthusiast Legacy | Workstation |
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