Phenom II X4 965

Details and Benchmarks for AMD Phenom II X4 965

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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.
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AMD Phenom II X4 965

Main Specifications

Designer: AMD
Name: Phenom II X4 965
Model Number: E5-2620V2
Cores: 6
Threads: 12
Base Frequency: 2100 MHz
Socket: FCLGA2011
Max CPUs: 2
TDP: 80 W

Cache Specifications

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3 800/1066/1333/1600
Memory Channels: 4
Maximum Memory: 1 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 51.2 GB/s
ECC Support: Yes

PCI-Express Specifications

PCIe Revision: 3.0
PCIe Lanes: 40
PCIe Configuration: x4, x8, x16

Integrated Graphics

GPU: HD Graphics 4400
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 1100 MHz

Physical Specifications

Process: 22 nm
Word Size: 64-bit

CPU Features

SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX2 AES x86-64 HT EIST TXT vPro VT-x VT-d EPT Secure Key SMEP SIPP IPT TSX Flex Memory FMA
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