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Xeon 3065
Intel
PassMark
1,545
2015-01-01
65 Watt
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Overview
The Xeon 3065 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. Base frequency: 2.33 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB L2 Cache. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,545 points. Launch price was $800.
Value Upgrade Path
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Performance Per Dollar
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.
FPS Benchmarks
Predicted performance for Xeon 3065 across popular games. Tested paired with RTX 4090 to isolate CPU performance.
Counter-Strike 2
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Dead by Daylight
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Destiny 2
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Dota 2
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Final Fantasy XIV
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Garry's Mod
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Honkai: Star Rail
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League of Legends
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Path of Exile 2
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Project Zomboid
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Technical Analysis
Detailed breakdown of Xeon 3065 specifications and capabilities.
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Processing Power
The Xeon 3065 is a multi-core processor, manufactured on a 65 nm process node. It carries 4 MB L2 Cache of L3 cache. In the PassMark benchmark (a comprehensive multi-threaded test), it scores 1,545, placing it in the Entry Level performance tier as a Legacy generation product.
| Specification | Xeon 3065 |
|---|---|
| Base ClockGuaranteed minimum operating frequency | 2.33 GHz |
| Process NodeFabrication technology — smaller = more efficient | 65 nm |
| L3 CacheShared cache — reduces memory latency for all cores | 4 MB L2 Cache |
| Max TemperatureMaximum safe operating temperature (Tjmax) | 72 °C |
| 64-bit Support | Yes |
| Windows 11 Compatible | No |
| Core Voltage Range | 0.85V-1.5V |
| PassMark ScoreOverall multi-threaded benchmark score | 1,545 |
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Memory & Platform
The Xeon 3065 fits into the LGA775 socket and supports PCIe 5.0.
| Specification | Xeon 3065 |
|---|---|
| TypeDesktop or Laptop processor | server |
| SocketMotherboard socket required | LGA775 |
| PCIe GenerationPeripheral interconnect speed — affects GPU and SSD bandwidth | PCIe 5.0 |
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Power & Cooling
The Xeon 3065 has a rated TDP (Thermal Design Power) of 65 Watt — this indicates the amount of heat generated under sustained load and determines what cooling solution is needed.
| Specification | Xeon 3065 |
|---|---|
| TDPThermal Design Power — heat output under sustained workload | 65 Watt |
| Max TemperatureMaximum safe junction temperature (Tjmax) | 72 °C |
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Value Analysis
Performance ranking position: #3140 out of all indexed processors.
| Specification | Xeon 3065 |
|---|---|
| Launch PriceOriginal retail price at launch | $800 |
| Performance RankPosition in overall performance ranking | #3140 |
| Release DateLaunch date | 2015-01-01 |
| Release Year | 2007 |
| DesignerArchitecture designer (e.g. Intel, AMD) | Intel |
Specifications Reference
Raw spec sheet for quick lookup. The analysis cards above explain what these fields mean in practice.
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General Information
5 specs
General Information
5 specs
| Type | server |
| Designer | Intel |
| Launch Price | $800 |
| Release Date | 2015-01-01 |
| Performance Ranking Position | 3140 |
Technical Specifications
7 specs
Technical Specifications
7 specs
| L3 Cache | 4 MB L2 Cache |
| 64-Bit Support | + |
| Base Frequency | 2.33 GHz |
| Process Technology | 65 nm |
| Allowed Core Voltage | 0.85V-1.5V |
| Max Core Temperature | 72 °C |
| Windows 11 Compatible | - |
Compatibility
3 specs
Compatibility
3 specs
| Socket | LGA775 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0 |
| Power Consumption (TDP) | 65 Watt |
Similar Performance
Processors with benchmark scores closest to the current hardware, grouped by manufacturer.
Intel (8)
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2 Cores4 ThrdMax: 2 GHz2013
Core 2 Quad Q8300Passmark: 1,917
4 Cores4 ThrdMax: 2.5 GHz2008
Celeron M 575Passmark: 1,917
1 Cores1 ThrdMax: 2 GHz2008
Pentium G2130Passmark: 1,915
2 Cores2 ThrdMax: 3.2 GHz2013
Pentium G3420TPassmark: 1,912
2 Cores2 ThrdMax: 2.7 GHz2013
Celeron B800Passmark: 1,910
2 Cores2 ThrdMax: 1.5 GHz2011
Celeron G1850Passmark: 1,907
2 Cores2 ThrdMax: 2.9 GHz2014
AMD (8)
PRO A6-8570Passmark: 1,919
2 Cores2 ThrdMax: 3.8 GHz2018
V-Series V140Passmark: 1,913
1 Cores1 ThrdMax: 2.3 GHz2010
Athlon 5370Passmark: 1,906
4 Cores4 ThrdMax: 2.2 GHz2014
Athlon II P340Passmark: 1,895
2 Cores2 ThrdMax: 2.2 GHz2010
Turion X2 Ultra ZM-84Passmark: 1,886
2 Cores2 ThrdMax: 2.3 GHz2008
PRO A6-8550BPassmark: 1,882
2 Cores2 ThrdMax: 4 GHz2015
A6-3620Passmark: 1,877
4 Cores4 ThrdMax: 2.5 GHz2011
A6-9500Passmark: 1,876
2 Cores2 ThrdMax: 3.8 GHz2017
Our Recommendation for Xeon 3065
Suggested pairings based on performance balance
Minimum (Avoid Bottleneck) (12)
Quadro T1000 Max-QG3D Mark: 5,000
4 GBCore: 765 MHz2019
Radeon R9 M295X Mac EditionG3D Mark: 5,000
2 GBCore: 850 MHz2014
QuadroG3D Mark: 5,000
2 GBCore: 135 MHz1999
Radeon HD 7970M CrossfireG3D Mark: 5,000
2 GBCore: 850 MHz2012
Quadro T1000 (móvel)G3D Mark: 5,000
4 GBCore: 1395 MHz2019
M1 8-Core GPUG3D Mark: 5,000
2 GBCore: 1278 MHz2020
GeForce GTX 460 OEMG3D Mark: 5,000
2 GBCore: 650 MHz2010
GeForce GTX 1630G3D Mark: 4,992
4 GBCore: 1740 MHz2022
Radeon R9 M395G3D Mark: 4,934
2 GBCore: 834 MHz2015
RTXA5000-8QG3D Mark: 4,916
2 GBCore: 1170 MHz2021
FirePro S9050G3D Mark: 4,901
4 GBCore: 900 MHz2014
CMP 30HXG3D Mark: 4,892
2 GBCore: 1530 MHz2021
Recommended (Balanced) (12)
GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q DesignG3D Mark: 9,842
8 GBCore: 1215 MHz2017
GeForce GTX 1060 3GBG3D Mark: 9,815
3 GBCore: 1506 MHz2016
Arc A730MG3D Mark: 9,808
12 GBCore: 1100 MHz2022
Radeon 8040SG3D Mark: 9,756
4 GBCore: 1295 MHz2025
Radeon R9 Fury + Fury XG3D Mark: 9,741
4 GB2015
Radeon RX 6550MG3D Mark: 9,705
4 GBCore: 2000 MHz2023
GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q DesignG3D Mark: 9,674
6 GBCore: 975 MHz2020
GeForce GTX 970G3D Mark: 9,640
4 GBCore: 1050 MHz2014
Radeon RX 6500 XTG3D Mark: 9,603
4 GBCore: 2610 MHz2022
GRID P40-2QG3D Mark: 9,581
4 GBCore: 557 MHz2015
Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GTG3D Mark: 9,558
Shared System RAM2020
Radeon R9 FuryG3D Mark: 9,521
4 GB2015
High-End (Max Performance) (12)
Radeon Pro W6800XG3D Mark: 18,000
32 GBCore: 1800 MHz2021
Radeon 8060SG3D Mark: 17,989
noneCore: 1295 MHz2025
Quadro RTX 6000G3D Mark: 17,887
24 GBCore: 1440 MHz2018
GeForce GTX 1070 SLIG3D Mark: 17,790
8 GBCore: 1506 MHz2016
GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel)G3D Mark: 17,790
8 GBCore: 1443 MHz2016
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPUG3D Mark: 17,621
8 GBCore: 1575 MHz2021
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti MobileG3D Mark: 17,621
8 GBCore: 915 MHz2022
Radeon Pro W5700XG3D Mark: 17,591
16 GBCore: 1243 MHz2019
Radeon Pro W6900XG3D Mark: 17,413
32 GBCore: 1825 MHz2021
GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPUG3D Mark: 17,400
8 GBCore: 2310 MHz2023
GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPUG3D Mark: 17,374
8 GBCore: 2407 MHz2025
Radeon RX 6850M XTG3D Mark: 17,350
12 GBCore: 2321 MHz2022
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