Athlon II X4 620e vs Xeon E5-2609
Athlon II X4 620e
Xeon E5-2609
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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 620e is positioned at rank 605 and the Xeon E5-2609 is on rank 725, so the Athlon II X4 620e offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Athlon II X4 620e
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2609
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon II X4 620e | Xeon E5-2609 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($40) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Propus (2009−2011) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon II X4 620e | Xeon E5-2609 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($40) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 620e and Xeon E5-2609
Athlon II X4 620e
The Athlon II X4 620e is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. 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): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,906 points. Launch price was $149.
Xeon E5-2609
The Xeon E5-2609 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 6 March 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 10240 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,943 points. Launch price was $143.
Processing Power
Both the Athlon II X4 620e and Xeon E5-2609 share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.6 GHz on the Athlon II X4 620e versus 2.4 GHz on the Xeon E5-2609 — a 8% clock advantage for the Athlon II X4 620e (base: 2.6 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Athlon II X4 620e uses the Propus (2009−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Xeon E5-2609 uses Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon II X4 620e scores 2,906 against the Xeon E5-2609's 2,943 — a 1.3% lead for the Xeon E5-2609. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Athlon II X4 620e vs 10240 kB (total) on the Xeon E5-2609.
| Feature | Athlon II X4 620e | Xeon E5-2609 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 2.6 GHz+8% | 2.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.6 GHz+8% | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 10240 kB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core)+100% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 45 nm | 32 nm-29% |
| Architecture | Propus (2009−2011) | Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) |
| PassMark | 2,906 | 2,943+1% |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon II X4 620e uses the AM3 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Xeon E5-2609 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Athlon II X4 620e | Xeon E5-2609 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM3 | LGA2011 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | — |
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