Athlon II X4 620e vs Xeon X5492
Athlon II X4 620e
Xeon X5492
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 620e is positioned at rank 605 and the Xeon X5492 is on rank 730, so the Athlon II X4 620e 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 620e
Performance Per Dollar Xeon X5492
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon II X4 620e | Xeon X5492 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Legacy / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon II X4 620e | Xeon X5492 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 X5492
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 X5492
The Xeon X5492 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. Base frequency: 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB L2 Cache. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA771. Thermal design power (TDP): 150 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 2,912 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Athlon II X4 620e is built on the Propus (2009−2011) architecture. In PassMark, the Athlon II X4 620e scores 2,906 against the Xeon X5492's 2,912 — a 0.2% lead for the Xeon X5492. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Athlon II X4 620e vs 12 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon X5492.
| Feature | Athlon II X4 620e | Xeon X5492 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | — |
| Boost Clock | 2.6 GHz | — |
| Base Clock | 2.6 GHz | 3.4 GHz+31% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 12 MB L2 Cache |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | — |
| Process | 45 nm | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Propus (2009−2011) | — |
| PassMark | 2,906 | 2,912 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon II X4 620e uses the AM3 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Xeon X5492 uses LGA771 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Athlon II X4 620e | Xeon X5492 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM3 | LGA771 |
| 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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