965 vs 570: comparison

Comparison of 965 and 570: key differences and a full specification table.

Key differences

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

At the same time, 570 has a higher base clock (4 GHz vs 3.4 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

Parameter965570
Cores / threads 4 / 4 2 / 2
L3 cache — 6 MB
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 965 570
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 4 GHz
L2 cache 2 MB —
L3 cache — 6 MB
TDP 80 W 80 W
Memory
Memory types — DDR3
Graphics
Has integrated graphics No No
Package and thermal
Sockets supported AM3 AM3
Identifiers
Product ID (OEM) HDZ965FBK4DGM HDZ570WFK2DGM
Product ID (Box) HDZ965FBGMBOX HDZ570WFGMBOX

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