AMD Phenom II X4 965

AMD Phenom II X4 965
Benchmarks & Specs

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The AMD Phenom II X4 965 was a very interesting option at the time of its release. This distinctive processor is based on the Deneb architecture. Its 45 nm manufacturing process represented an important technological step at the time. With its four cores and a clock speed of 3.4 GHz, it delivered solid performance.

This made it well-suited for various applications and many games. Its ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously was particularly noteworthy. This made it a popular choice among system builders and many enthusiasts as well. The 6 MB L3 cache noticeably improved data access. This ensured a noticeably smoother system usage.

Its robust K10 architecture also guaranteed high stability during operation. This chip was known for its reliability for many years. It formed a solid foundation for numerous PCs. These were often used for productivity or entertainment. Even as time goes on, the AMD Phenom II X4 965 still handles basic tasks.

Its maximum memory bandwidth was 21 GB/s. We remember it as a good example of AMD's strength at the time. A truly solid piece of hardware.
  • Four Cores
  • 3.4 GHz Clock Speed
  • 6 MB L3-Cache
  • Robust Deneb Architecture

Performance Overview
Average performance across multiple benchmarks

Single-core performance
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In segment Desktop
Multi-core performance
Rank ? / ?
In segment Desktop
Cinebench R20 Single-Core

Cinebench R20 Single-Core
Single-core performance

AMD FX-6300
AMD FX-6300 103 %
6C / 6T · 4.10 GHz
195 cb
AMD A8-5600K
AMD A8-5600K 102 %
4C / 4T · 3.90 GHz
193 cb
AMD Phenom II X4 965
4C / 4T · 3.40 GHz
190 cb
AMD FX-8320E
8C / 8T · 4.00 GHz
188 cb
AMD FX-8320
8C / 8T · 4.00 GHz
188 cb
Geekbench 5, 64bit Single-Core

Geekbench 5, 64bit Single-Core
Single-core performance

Intel Pentium D1517
4C / 8T · 2.20 GHz
444
Intel Celeron G530
2C / 2T · 2.40 GHz
443
AMD Phenom II X4 965
4C / 4T · 3.40 GHz
441
AMD Phenom II X4 970
4C / 4T · 3.50 GHz
439
Intel Pentium E5800
2C / 2T · 3.20 GHz
438
Cinebench R20 Multi-Core

Cinebench R20 Multi-Core
Multi-core performance

Intel Xeon E5450
4C / 4T · 3.00 GHz
721 cb
AMD A10-9700
AMD A10-9700 101 %
4C / 4T · 3.50 GHz
716 cb
AMD Phenom II X4 965
4C / 4T · 3.40 GHz
706 cb
Intel Core i5-760
4C / 4T · 2.80 GHz
705 cb
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300
4C / 4T · 2.50 GHz
693 cb
Geekbench 5, 64bit Multi-Core

Geekbench 5, 64bit Multi-Core
Multi-core performance

AMD A10-6800K
4C / 4T · 4.40 GHz
1,501
AMD Phenom II X4 970
4C / 4T · 3.50 GHz
1,491
AMD Phenom II X4 965
4C / 4T · 3.40 GHz
1,486
Intel Celeron G5905T
2C / 2T · 3.30 GHz
1,485
Intel Celeron G4900
2C / 2T · 3.10 GHz
1,484
CPU-Z Benchmark 17 Multi-Core

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 Multi-Core
Multi-core performance

AMD Athlon II X4 740
4C / 4T · 3.20 GHz
651
Intel Pentium G3240
2C / 2T · 3.10 GHz
651
AMD Phenom II X4 965
4C / 4T · 3.40 GHz
636
Intel Pentium G3220
2C / 2T · 3.00 GHz
630
Intel Celeron G3930
2C / 2T · 2.90 GHz
627
Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)
Single-core performance

AMD A8-6500
AMD A8-6500 101 %
4C / 4T · 4.10 GHz
90 cb
AMD Athlon II X2 370K
2C / 2T · 4.20 GHz
90 cb
AMD Phenom II X4 965
4C / 4T · 3.40 GHz
89 cb
AMD Athlon II X4 760K
4C / 4T · 4.10 GHz
88 cb
AMD Phenom II X6 1075T
6C / 6T · 3.50 GHz
88 cb
Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)
Multi-core performance

Intel Core i3-4130
2C / 4T · 3.40 GHz
349 cb
AMD FX-6100
AMD FX-6100 100 %
6C / 6T · 3.90 GHz
345 cb
AMD Phenom II X4 965
4C / 4T · 3.40 GHz
344 cb
Intel Core i5-760
4C / 4T · 2.80 GHz
342 cb
Intel Core i3-6100T
2C / 4T · 3.20 GHz
339 cb

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At a glance

PropertyValue
FamilyAMD Phenom II (52)
CPU groupAMD Phenom II - 800/900 (23)
ArchitectureDeneb (K10)
Technology45 nm
SegmentDesktop
SocketAM3
Generation4
Predecessor
Successor

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

PropertyValue
CPU Cores / Threads4 / 4
Hyperthreading / SMT
Core architecturenormal
Cores: 4x
Frequency: 3.40 GHz
Turbo Frequency (1 Core):
Turbo Frequency (4 Cores):
L2-Cache
L3-Cache6.00 MB
OverclockingYes

Memory & PCIe

Memory typeMemory bandwidth
DDR3-1333
DDR2-1066
21.3 GB/s
17.1 GB/s
PropertyValue
Max. Memory
Memory channels2
ECC
PCIe
PCIe Bandwidth

Thermal Management

PropertyValue
TDP140 W
TDP (PL2)
TDP up
TDP down
T. junction max.

Technical details

PropertyValue
Chip design
AES-NI
Operating systemsWindows 10, Linux
Instruction setx86-64 (64 bit)
ISA extensionsSSE3, SSE4a
Release dateQ3/2009
Release price
Documents
AMD Phenom II X4 965
AMD Phenom II X4 965
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