965 vs 565: comparison

Comparison of 965 and 565: key differences and a full specification table.

Key differences

965 has more cores (4 vs 2) and more threads (4 vs 2).

Both processors match on: base clock (3.4 GHz), 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

Parameter965565
Cores / threads 4 / 4 2 / 2
TDP 80 W 80 W
Process — 45 nm

Full specification table

Differing values are highlighted. This is not a better/worse rating: numbers from different architectures are not always comparable.

Parameter 965 565
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
Process — 45 nm
Unlocked for overclocking Yes Yes
CPU
Cores 4 2
Threads 4 2
Base clock 3.4 GHz 3.4 GHz
L1 cache — 0 KB
L2 cache 2 MB 1 MB
TDP 80 W 80 W
Graphics
Has integrated graphics No No
Package and thermal
Sockets supported AM3 AM3
Security and virtualization
Supported technologies — Virtualization
Identifiers
Product ID (OEM) HDZ965FBK4DGM HDZ565WFG2DGM
Product ID (Box) HDZ965FBGMBOX HDZ565WFGMBOX

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