Athlon X4 830 vs Xeon W3530
Athlon X4 830
Xeon W3530
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 X4 830 is positioned at rank 476 and the Xeon W3530 is on rank 859, so the Athlon X4 830 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Athlon X4 830
Performance Per Dollar Xeon W3530
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon X4 830 | Xeon W3530 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($25) | ✅ More affordable ($10) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Kaveri (2014−2015) / 28 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Bloomfield (2008−2010) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon X4 830 | Xeon W3530 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+153%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($25) | ✅ More affordable ($10) |
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 X4 830 and Xeon W3530
Athlon X4 830
The Athlon X4 830 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Kaveri (2014−2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FM2+. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 3,018 points. Launch price was $149.
Xeon W3530
The Xeon W3530 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 16 March 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Bloomfield (2008−2010) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.06 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1366. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,059 points. Launch price was $999.
Processing Power
The Athlon X4 830 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, matching the Xeon W3530's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Athlon X4 830 versus 3.06 GHz on the Xeon W3530 — a 10.5% clock advantage for the Athlon X4 830 (base: 3 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Athlon X4 830 uses the Kaveri (2014−2015) architecture (28 nm), while the Xeon W3530 uses Bloomfield (2008−2010) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon X4 830 scores 3,018 against the Xeon W3530's 3,059 — a 1.3% lead for the Xeon W3530.
| Feature | Athlon X4 830 | Xeon W3530 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 3.4 GHz+11% | 3.06 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz+7% | 2.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 8 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+1500% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 28 nm-38% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Kaveri (2014−2015) | Bloomfield (2008−2010) |
| PassMark | 3,018 | 3,059+1% |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon X4 830 uses the FM2+ socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon W3530 uses LGA1366 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Athlon X4 830 | Xeon W3530 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FM2+ | LGA1366 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-2133 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Value Analysis
The Athlon X4 830 launched at $70 MSRP, while the Xeon W3530 debuted at $294. At current prices ($25 vs $10), the Xeon W3530 is $15 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon X4 830 delivers 120.7 pts/$ vs 305.9 pts/$ for the Xeon W3530 — making the Xeon W3530 the 86.8% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon X4 830 | Xeon W3530 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $70-76% | $294 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $25 | $10-60% |
| Performance per Dollar | 120.7 | 305.9+153% |
| Release Date | 2015 | 2010 |
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