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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Phenom II X6 1045T vs Core 3 N355

The Phenom II X6 1045T is quite a bit slower than the Core 3 N355 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

  • Up to 90% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 14 years and 7 months newer

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Core 3 N355 ranks 26 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core 3 N355 has 2 more cores.

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Core 3 N355 has 2 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp
Base Frequencyhelp

Phenom II X6 1045T has a 42% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core 3 N355 boosts 22% higher.

TDPhelp

Core 3 N355 draws 80W less power.

AM3
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Intel BGA 1264
Thuban
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Twin Lake
Desktop
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Mobile
On certain motherboards (Chipset feature)
Integrated GPUhelp
UHD Graphics 770
1333 MHz (DDR2), 1333 MHz (DDR3)
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3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5), 4800 MHz (LPDDR5)
Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Phenom II X6 1045T or Core 3 N355?expand_more
The Core 3 N355. It's 2600% faster than the Phenom II X6 1045T on average across 100+ games, scoring 27/100 vs 1/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Core 3 N355 than Phenom II X6 1045T?expand_more
2600% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Phenom II X6 1045T or Core 3 N355?expand_more
The Core 3 N355 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Core 3 N355 worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 27/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Phenom II X6 1045T and Core 3 N355?expand_more
Performance: Phenom II X6 1045T scores 1/100, Core 3 N355 scores 27/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Phenom II X6 1045T or Core 3 N355 bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Phenom II X6 1045T or Core 3 N355?expand_more
The Core 3 N355 is the stronger pick at 27/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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