Phenom II X4 965 Benchmarks & Performance Report

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for Phenom II X4 965 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,384 Rank: 1423

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
1419	Phenom II X2 560	4,387	+0.1%
1420	Celeron G530	4,385	+0%
1421	A9-9420	4,385	+0%
1422	Core i7-8500Y	4,385	+0%
1423	Phenom II X4 965	4,384
1424	Xeon E5450	4,384	+0%
1425	Pentium Silver J5005	4,382	+-0%
1426	Core i5-2520M	4,382	+-0%
1427	A8-5600K	4,382	+-0%
1428	A8-6500	4,381	-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Phenom II X4 965 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,343 Rank: 1605

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
1601	Celeron G1820TE	4,344	+0%
1602	Core i3-2100T	4,344	+0%
1603	Core i7-8500Y	4,344	+0%
1604	Atom C3338	4,343	+0%
1605	Phenom II X4 965	4,343
1606	Phenom II P940	4,343	+0%
1607	Celeron G1840T	4,343	+0%
1608	Core i3-530	4,343	+0%
1609	A8-5557M	4,343	+0%
1610	Intel Pentium J3710	4,342	+-0%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Phenom II X4 965 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,412 Rank: 1381

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
1377	Pentium G840	4,415	+0.1%
1378	FX-6200	4,413	+0%
1379	A10-7700K	4,413	+0%
1380	Core i7-8500Y	4,413	+0%
1381	Phenom II X4 965	4,412
1382	A8-7600	4,412	+0%
1383	Xeon E5540	4,408	-0.1%
1384	Core i3-3120M	4,406	-0.1%
1385	Core i5-2450M	4,404	-0.2%
1386	Core i7-875K	4,404	-0.2%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Phenom II X4 965 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,545 Rank: 1198

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
1194	Pentium G3460	4,545	+0%
1195	Core i7-5550U	4,545	+0%
1196	Core i5-3360M	4,545	+0%
1197	Core i5-4210M	4,545	+0%
1198	Phenom II X4 965	4,545
1199	Phenom II X4 B60	4,545	+0%
1200	Pentium G4400	4,544	+-0%
1201	Core i5-6360U	4,544	+-0%
1202	Phenom II X4 975	4,544	+-0%
1203	Phenom II X4 B55	4,544	+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Phenom II X4 965 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,550 Rank: 1055

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
1051	A10-7870K	4,552	+0%
1052	Xeon X5470	4,552	+0%
1053	Core i3-8121U	4,552	+0%
1054	Core i3-6300T	4,550	+0%
1055	Phenom II X4 965	4,550
1056	Core i5-7360U	4,549	+-0%
1057	Core i5-7287U	4,549	+-0%
1058	Core i3-4360	4,549	+-0%
1059	Core i5-2500S	4,549	+-0%
1060	A10 PRO-7850B	4,549	+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Phenom II X4 965 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,519 Rank: 1270

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
1266	Athlon PRO 3045B	4,520	+0%
1267	Core i5-2510E	4,519	+0%
1268	Core i5-2430M	4,519	+0%
1269	Core i5-2415M	4,519	+0%
1270	Phenom II X4 965	4,519
1271	Xeon X5460	4,519	+0%
1272	A8-5500	4,519	+0%
1273	Core i3-3110M	4,519	+0%
1274	Celeron G3920	4,518	+-0%
1275	Core i5-2410M	4,518	+-0%

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Phenom II X4 965 Details

As of March 2026, the AMD Phenom II X4 965 stands as a relic of the late 2000s desktop CPU landscape, a quad-core processor that once delivered strong performance for its time but now occupies a niche in the modern computing world. Designed on the K10 microarchitecture and built on a 45 nm process node, the Phenom II X4 965 represents an evolution of AMD's earlier Athlon 64 X2 and Phenom lines, aiming to compete with Intel's Core 2 Quad series. While it was a significant step forward in integrated multi-threading for mainstream users at its launch, the current era of high-performance computing renders it obsolete in both raw performance and technological sophistication.

The Phenom II X4 965 features four cores and eight threads via AMD's HyperTransport technology, operating at a base frequency of 2.3 GHz with a turbo frequency of 2.6 GHz. It is built for the FCLGA1200 socket and supports DDR3 memory up to 1600 MHz, with a maximum memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s across four channels. The processor has a TDP of 95 W, indicating a relatively high power draw for a quad-core design from that era, and supports ECC memory, making it suitable for workstations or servers requiring memory integrity. Despite its age, the chip retains features such as SSE4.1, SSE4.2, and AES-NI, which are essential for legacy workloads and encryption tasks.

Integrated graphics are not part of the Phenom II X4 965's design; it relies on a discrete GPU for visual output. However, its integrated graphics capabilities are not a focus, as the processor was intended for users who needed strong CPU performance rather than on-board graphics. The lack of modern instruction sets like AVX2 or FMA further limits its ability to run contemporary applications efficiently.

In benchmark testing, the Phenom II X4 965 achieves an Overall Score of 4384, placing it at #1423 out of 2060 CPUs, with a Singlecore Score of 4412 (#1381) and a Multicore Score of 4343 (#1604). These results reflect its position as a mid-tier performer in today's benchmarks, significantly outperformed by modern processors like the Ryzen 9 9950X3D or Core Ultra 9 285K, which score over 8,000 in single-core tests. The processor's performance is most comparable to early-generation Intel Core i3 and Pentium models from the early 2010s, such as the Core i3-3120M or Pentium G840, which have similar scores but are more power-efficient and feature more advanced manufacturing nodes.

The Phenom II X4 965 is now best suited for legacy systems, retro builds, or embedded applications where compatibility with older software or hardware is more important than peak performance. Its 45 nm process, lack of modern instruction sets, and high TDP make it impractical for modern desktops or laptops, where power efficiency and multi-threaded performance are critical. While it remains a capable processor for basic computing tasks, it is firmly positioned as a historical footnote in the evolution of consumer-grade CPUs.