965 vs 555: comparison
Comparison of 965 and 555: key differences and a full specification table.
Key differences
965 has more cores (4 vs 2), more threads (4 vs 2) and a higher base clock (3.4 GHz vs 3.2 GHz).
Both processors match on: TDP (80 W).
These are specification values: they show differences between the models but do not determine a performance winner. For a specific workload, rely on independent benchmarks.
Key specifications
| Parameter | 965 | 555 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / threads | 4 / 4 | 2 / 2 |
| TDP | 80 W | 80 W |
Full specification table
Differing values are highlighted. This is not a better/worse rating: numbers from different architectures are not always comparable.
| Parameter | 965 | 555 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Codename | Phenom | Phenom |
| Segment | Boxed Processor | Boxed Processor |
| Product line | AMD Phenom II X4 Black | AMD Phenom II X2 Black |
| Product family | AMD Phenom | AMD Phenom |
| Unlocked for overclocking | Yes | Yes |
| CPU | ||
| Cores | 4 | 2 |
| Threads | 4 | 2 |
| Base clock | 3.4 GHz | 3.2 GHz |
| L2 cache | 2 MB | 1 MB |
| TDP | 80 W | 80 W |
| Graphics | ||
| Has integrated graphics | No | No |
| Package and thermal | ||
| Sockets supported | AM3 | AM3 |
| Identifiers | ||
| Product ID (OEM) | HDZ965FBK4DGM | HDZ565WFG2DGM |
| Product ID (Box) | HDZ965FBGMBOX | HDZ555WFGMBOX |