Xeon W3565 vs Phenom II X6 1065T
Xeon W3565
Phenom II X6 1065T
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 Xeon W3565 is positioned at rank 827 and the Phenom II X6 1065T is on rank 1030, so the Xeon W3565 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon W3565
Performance Per Dollar Phenom II X6 1065T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon W3565 | Phenom II X6 1065T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($69) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($170) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Bloomfield (2008−2010) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Thuban (2010) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon W3565 | Phenom II X6 1065T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+145%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($69) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($170) |
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 Xeon W3565 and Phenom II X6 1065T
Xeon W3565
The Xeon W3565 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 November 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Bloomfield (2008−2010) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.46 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1366. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,391 points. Launch price was $70.
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.
Processing Power
The Xeon W3565 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Phenom II X6 1065T offers 6 cores / 6 threads — the Phenom II X6 1065T has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.46 GHz on the Xeon W3565 versus 3.4 GHz on the Phenom II X6 1065T — a 1.7% clock advantage for the Xeon W3565 (base: 3.2 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The Xeon W3565 uses the Bloomfield (2008−2010) architecture (45 nm), while the Phenom II X6 1065T uses Thuban (2010) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon W3565 scores 3,391 against the Phenom II X6 1065T's 3,412 — a 0.6% lead for the Phenom II X6 1065T. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Xeon W3565 vs 6 MB (total) on the Phenom II X6 1065T.
| Feature | Xeon W3565 | Phenom II X6 1065T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 6 / 6+50% |
| Boost Clock | 3.46 GHz+2% | 3.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz+10% | 2.9 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total)+33% | 6 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 512 kB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 45 nm | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Bloomfield (2008−2010) | Thuban (2010) |
| PassMark | 3,391 | 3,412 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 513 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 1,726 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon W3565 uses the LGA1366 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Phenom II X6 1065T uses AM3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon W3565 | Phenom II X6 1065T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1366 | AM3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+150% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1066 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 24 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 3 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 36 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: Yes (Xeon W3565) / not specified (Phenom II X6 1065T).
| Feature | Xeon W3565 | Phenom II X6 1065T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | Yes | — |
Value Analysis
The Xeon W3565 launched at $294 MSRP, while the Phenom II X6 1065T debuted at $426. At current prices ($69 vs $170), the Xeon W3565 is $101 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon W3565 delivers 49.1 pts/$ vs 20.1 pts/$ for the Phenom II X6 1065T — making the Xeon W3565 the 84% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon W3565 | Phenom II X6 1065T |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $294-31% | $426 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $69-59% | $170 |
| Performance per Dollar | 49.1+144% | 20.1 |
| Release Date | 2009 | 2010 |
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