C-50 vs Xeon X5260
C-50
Xeon X5260
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 C-50 is positioned at rank 777 and the Xeon X5260 is on rank 956, so the C-50 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar C-50
Performance Per Dollar Xeon X5260
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | C-50 | Xeon X5260 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Ontario (2011−2012) / 40 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | C-50 | Xeon X5260 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 C-50 and Xeon X5260
C-50
The C-50 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 January 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Ontario (2011−2012) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 40 nm process technology. Socket: FT1. Thermal design power (TDP): 9 Watt. Memory support: DDR3 Single-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 1,282 points. Launch price was $69.
Xeon X5260
The Xeon X5260 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. Base frequency: 3.33 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB L2 Cache. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA771. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,278 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The C-50 is built on the Ontario (2011−2012) architecture. In PassMark, the C-50 scores 1,282 against the Xeon X5260's 1,278 — a 0.3% lead for the C-50. L3 cache: 0 kB on the C-50 vs 6 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon X5260.
| Feature | C-50 | Xeon X5260 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | — |
| Boost Clock | 1 GHz | — |
| Base Clock | — | 3.33 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 6 MB L2 Cache |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | — |
| Process | 40 nm-11% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Ontario (2011−2012) | — |
| PassMark | 1,282 | 1,278 |
Memory & Platform
The C-50 uses the FT1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Xeon X5260 uses LGA771 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | C-50 | Xeon X5260 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FT1 | LGA771 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1066 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 1 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 4 | — |
Advanced Features
The C-50 includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 6250), while the Xeon X5260 requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | C-50 | Xeon X5260 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Radeon HD 6250 | — |
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