Athlon X2 L310 vs Xeon E5405
Athlon X2 L310
Xeon E5405
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 X2 L310 is positioned at rank 933 and the Xeon E5405 is on rank 906, so the Xeon E5405 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Athlon X2 L310
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5405
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon X2 L310 | Xeon E5405 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) | ✅ More affordable ($15) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Conesus (2009) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Harpertown (2007−2008) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon X2 L310 | Xeon E5405 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+34%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) | ✅ More affordable ($15) |
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 X2 L310 and Xeon E5405
Athlon X2 L310
The Athlon X2 L310 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Conesus (2009) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.2 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: S1. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,747 points. Launch price was $149.
Xeon E5405
The Xeon E5405 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 GHz, with boost up to 2 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: 1,753 points. Launch price was $209.
Processing Power
The Athlon X2 L310 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Xeon E5405 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Xeon E5405 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.2 GHz on the Athlon X2 L310 versus 2 GHz on the Xeon E5405 — a 50% clock advantage for the Xeon E5405. The Athlon X2 L310 uses the Conesus (2009) architecture (65 nm), while the Xeon E5405 uses Harpertown (2007−2008) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon X2 L310 scores 1,747 against the Xeon E5405's 1,753 — a 0.3% lead for the Xeon E5405.
| Feature | Athlon X2 L310 | Xeon E5405 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 1.2 GHz | 2 GHz+67% |
| Base Clock | — | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 12 MB L2 Cache |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 6 MB (total)+500% |
| Process | 65 nm | 45 nm-31% |
| Architecture | Conesus (2009) | Harpertown (2007−2008) |
| PassMark | 1,747 | 1,753 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 120 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 213 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon X2 L310 uses the S1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Xeon E5405 uses LGA771 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR2-667 memory speed. The Xeon E5405 supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 4 GB — 155.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 0 PCIe lanes.
| Feature | Athlon X2 L310 | Xeon E5405 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | S1 | LGA771 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR2-667 | DDR2-667 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 32 GB+700% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: Yes (Athlon X2 L310) vs VT-x (Xeon E5405). Primary use case: Athlon X2 L310 targets Mobile, Xeon E5405 targets Server.
| Feature | Athlon X2 L310 | Xeon E5405 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | Yes | VT-x |
| Target Use | Mobile | Server |
Value Analysis
The Athlon X2 L310 launched at $100 MSRP, while the Xeon E5405 debuted at $209. At current prices ($20 vs $15), the Xeon E5405 is $5 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon X2 L310 delivers 87.3 pts/$ vs 116.9 pts/$ for the Xeon E5405 — making the Xeon E5405 the 28.9% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon X2 L310 | Xeon E5405 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100-52% | $209 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20 | $15-25% |
| Performance per Dollar | 87.3 | 116.9+34% |
| Release Date | 2009 | 2007 |
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