Games you can play with a AMD Phenom II X4 965

performance score 40Deneb

The AMD Phenom II X4 965 is a Deneb previous-generation processor. Across 10,550 games whose CPU or GPU requirements we could pin to real parts, here is where it lands - grouped by how comfortably it clears each game's stated CPU target.

680

Runs easily

2,306

Meets recommended requirements

2,638

Meets minimum requirements

4,926

Below minimum

Runs easily

680 games

Well above the recommended CPU - expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom.

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Meets recommended requirements

2,306 games

Meets or beats the recommended CPU - the intended experience at 1080p.

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Meets minimum requirements

2,638 games

Clears the minimum CPU but not the recommended one - playable with reduced settings.

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Below minimum

4,926 games

Below the stated minimum CPU - likely to struggle even at low settings.

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FAQ

How many games can a AMD Phenom II X4 965 run?
Of 10,550 games with usable CPU requirements, 5624 run on a AMD Phenom II X4 965 (2986 at their recommended settings), and 4926 fall below the minimum.
Is the AMD Phenom II X4 965 still good enough for modern games?
It is showing its age - it clears the minimum for many games but misses the recommended CPU target for a large share of them.

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