Athlon II X4 620 vs Xeon E5410
Athlon II X4 620
Xeon E5410
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Athlon II X4 620 is positioned at rank 789 and the Xeon E5410 is on rank 918, so the Athlon II X4 620 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Athlon II X4 620
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5410
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon II X4 620 | Xeon E5410 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($15) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Propus (2009−2011) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Harpertown (2007−2008) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon II X4 620 | Xeon E5410 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+33%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($15) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Athlon II X4 620 and Xeon E5410
Athlon II X4 620
The Athlon II X4 620 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 16 September 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Propus (2009−2011) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,026 points. Launch price was $65.
Xeon E5410
The Xeon E5410 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 November 2007 (18 years ago). It is based on the Harpertown (2007−2008) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.33 GHz, with boost up to 0.33 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 6 MB (total). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA771. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR2, DDR3 Depends on motherboard. Passmark benchmark score: 2,032 points. Launch price was $256.
Processing Power
Both the Athlon II X4 620 and Xeon E5410 share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.6 GHz on the Athlon II X4 620 versus 0.33 GHz on the Xeon E5410 — a 154.9% clock advantage for the Athlon II X4 620 (base: 2.6 GHz vs 2.33 GHz). The Athlon II X4 620 uses the Propus (2009−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Xeon E5410 uses Harpertown (2007−2008) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon II X4 620 scores 2,026 against the Xeon E5410's 2,032 — a 0.3% lead for the Xeon E5410. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Athlon II X4 620 vs 12 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon E5410.
| Feature | Athlon II X4 620 | Xeon E5410 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 2.6 GHz+688% | 0.33 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.6 GHz+12% | 2.33 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 12 MB L2 Cache |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 6 MB (total)+1100% |
| Process | 45 nm | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Propus (2009−2011) | Harpertown (2007−2008) |
| PassMark | 2,026 | 2,032 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon II X4 620 uses the AM3 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Xeon E5410 uses LGA771 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1333 on the Athlon II X4 620 versus DDR2-667 on the Xeon E5410 — the Athlon II X4 620 supports 40% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 32 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 0 PCIe lanes.
| Feature | Athlon II X4 620 | Xeon E5410 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM3 | LGA771 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333+50% | DDR2-667 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Athlon II X4 620) / VT-x (Xeon E5410). Primary use case: Xeon E5410 targets Server.
| Feature | Athlon II X4 620 | Xeon E5410 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x |
| Target Use | — | Server |
Value Analysis
The Athlon II X4 620 launched at $99 MSRP, while the Xeon E5410 debuted at $256. At current prices ($15 vs $20), the Athlon II X4 620 is $5 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon II X4 620 delivers 135.1 pts/$ vs 101.6 pts/$ for the Xeon E5410 — making the Athlon II X4 620 the 28.3% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon II X4 620 | Xeon E5410 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $99-61% | $256 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15-25% | $20 |
| Performance per Dollar | 135.1+33% | 101.6 |
| Release Date | 2009 | 2007 |
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