CPU
GPU
Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE
Xeon L5640
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.
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Performance Per Dollar Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE
Performance Per Dollar Xeon L5640
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE | Xeon L5640 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($70) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($996) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Picasso (2019−2022) / 12 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Westmere-EP (2010−2011) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE | Xeon L5640 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+1315%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($70) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($996) |
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 Silver PRO 3125GE and Xeon L5640
Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE
The Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Picasso (2019−2022) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 4,633 points. Launch price was $149.
Xeon L5640
The Xeon L5640 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 16 March 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Westmere-EP (2010−2011) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.26 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1366. Thermal design power (TDP): 60 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 4,659 points. Launch price was $200.
Processing Power
The Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Xeon L5640 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon L5640 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE versus 2.8 GHz on the Xeon L5640 — a 19.4% clock advantage for the Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE (base: 3.4 GHz vs 2.26 GHz). The Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE uses the Picasso (2019−2022) architecture (12 nm), while the Xeon L5640 uses Westmere-EP (2010−2011) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE scores 4,633 against the Xeon L5640's 4,659 — a 0.6% lead for the Xeon L5640. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE vs 12 MB (total) on the Xeon L5640.
| Feature | Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE | Xeon L5640 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 6 / 12+200% |
| Boost Clock | 3.4 GHz+21% | 2.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.4 GHz+50% | 2.26 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 12 MB (total)+200% |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core)+100% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 12 nm-63% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Picasso (2019−2022) | Westmere-EP (2010−2011) |
| PassMark | 4,633 | 4,659 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon L5640 uses LGA1366 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2667 on the Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE versus DDR3 1333 MHz on the Xeon L5640 — the Xeon L5640 supports 199.9% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon L5640 supports up to 288 GB of RAM compared to 64 GB — 127.3% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE) vs 3 (Xeon L5640). PCIe lanes: 8 (Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE) vs 0 (Xeon L5640) — the Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AMD AM4 (Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE) and Intel 5520,Intel X58 (Xeon L5640).
| Feature | Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE | Xeon L5640 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1366 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 5.0+67% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2667+33% | DDR3 1333 MHz |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | 288 GB+350% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 3+50% |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 8 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE) / true (Xeon L5640). The Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon Vega 3), while the Xeon L5640 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Xeon L5640 targets Server Low Power.
| Feature | Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE | Xeon L5640 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | AMD Radeon Vega 3 | — |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | true |
| Target Use | — | Server Low Power |
Value Analysis
The Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE launched at $108 MSRP, while the Xeon L5640 debuted at $996.
| Feature | Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE | Xeon L5640 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $108-89% | $996 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $70 | — |
| Release Date | 2020 | 2010 |
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