Athlon X4 870K vs Xeon X5698
Athlon X4 870K
Xeon X5698
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 870K is positioned at rank 515 and the Xeon X5698 is on rank 659, so the Athlon X4 870K 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 870K
Performance Per Dollar Xeon X5698
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon X4 870K | Xeon X5698 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($35) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Godaveri (2014−2016) / 28 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Westmere-EP (2010−2011) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon X4 870K | Xeon X5698 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($35) | ✅ 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 X4 870K and Xeon X5698
Athlon X4 870K
The Athlon X4 870K is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Godaveri (2014−2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FM2+. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 3,443 points. Launch price was $149.
Xeon X5698
The Xeon X5698 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Westmere-EP (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 4.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 12288 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1366. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,447 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Athlon X4 870K packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Xeon X5698 offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Athlon X4 870K has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.1 GHz on the Athlon X4 870K versus 4.4 GHz on the Xeon X5698 — a 7.1% clock advantage for the Xeon X5698 (base: 3.9 GHz vs 4.4 GHz). The Athlon X4 870K uses the Godaveri (2014−2016) architecture (28 nm), while the Xeon X5698 uses Westmere-EP (2010−2011) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon X4 870K scores 3,443 against the Xeon X5698's 3,447 — a 0.1% lead for the Xeon X5698.
| Feature | Athlon X4 870K | Xeon X5698 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 4.1 GHz | 4.4 GHz+7% |
| Base Clock | 3.9 GHz | 4.4 GHz+13% |
| L3 Cache | — | 12288 kB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+1500% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 28 nm-13% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Godaveri (2014−2016) | Westmere-EP (2010−2011) |
| PassMark | 3,443 | 3,447 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon X4 870K uses the FM2+ socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon X5698 uses LGA1366 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-2133 memory speed. Memory channels: 2 (Athlon X4 870K) vs 3 (Xeon X5698). Chipset compatibility: AMD FM2+ (Athlon X4 870K) and Intel X58,Intel 5520 (Xeon X5698).
| Feature | Athlon X4 870K | Xeon X5698 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FM2+ | LGA1366 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-2133 | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 3+50% |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Athlon X4 870K) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon X5698). Primary use case: Xeon X5698 targets Workstation. Direct competitor: Xeon X5698 rivals Core i7-980X.
| Feature | Athlon X4 870K | Xeon X5698 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | — | Workstation |
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