C-60
VS
Xeon E7320

C-60 vs Xeon E7320

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-60 is positioned at rank 704 and the Xeon E7320 is on rank 934, so the C-60 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar C-60

#692
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
989%
#693
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
975%
#694
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
895%
#695
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
891%
#696
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
883%
#698
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
852%
#699
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
817%
#700
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
816%
#701
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
794%
#704
C-60
MSRP: $50|Avg: $20
100%
#712
Core i7-10850H
MSRP: $395|Avg: N/A
99%
#718
Core i3-1315UE
MSRP: $312|Avg: $250
97%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E7320

#1
Xeon Platinum 8454H
MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A
28275%
#6
Xeon Gold 6240R
MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A
5339%
#10
Xeon 6337P
MSRP: $60|Avg: $5
4743%
#15
EPYC 9174F
MSRP: $194|Avg: $30
3664%
#524
Xeon E5-2675 V3
MSRP: $1800|Avg: $100
100%
#524
Xeon E5-2676 V3
MSRP: $1800|Avg: $36
100%
#524
Xeon E7-4880 v2
MSRP: $6619|Avg: $185
100%
#527
Xeon Platinum 8592+
MSRP: $11600|Avg: $11600
99%
#934
Xeon E7320
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#938
Xeon E5649
MSRP: $774|Avg: N/A
99%
#939
Xeon E3-1220L v3
MSRP: $193|Avg: $30
99%
#940
Xeon E5-2670 v2
MSRP: $1556|Avg: $189
99%
#941
Xeon E5-2637 v3
MSRP: $996|Avg: $75
99%
#943
Xeon E5-1680 v2
MSRP: $1723|Avg: $150
98%
#944
Opteron 144
MSRP: $65|Avg: $29
97%
#945
Opteron 4386
MSRP: $459|Avg: $459
97%
#946
Xeon E5-2640
MSRP: $885|Avg: N/A
97%
#947
Xeon E5-2643 v4
MSRP: $1552|Avg: $555
97%
#949
Xeon E5-2630 v2
MSRP: $1069|Avg: $1224
95%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($0) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon E7320 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.
InsightC-60Xeon E7320
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
⚠️ Higher cost ($20)
More affordable ($0)
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (Ontario (2011−2012) / 40 nm)
🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 65 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The C-60 ($20), however, is optimized for mixed workloads and gaming. For most users, it offers superior single-thread performance and responsiveness at a fraction of the cost ($20 less, Infinity% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.
InsightC-60Xeon E7320
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
⚠️ Higher cost ($20)
More affordable ($0)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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-60 and Xeon E7320

AMD

C-60

The C-60 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 22 August 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Ontario (2011−2012) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1 GHz, with boost up to 1.33 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: 1,483 points. Launch price was $69.

Intel

Xeon E7320

The Xeon E7320 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. Base frequency: 2.13 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB L2 Cache. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA604. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,469 points. Launch price was $800.

Processing Power

The C-60 is built on the Ontario (2011−2012) architecture. In PassMark, the C-60 scores 1,483 against the Xeon E7320's 1,469 — a 0.9% lead for the C-60. L3 cache: 0 kB on the C-60 vs 4 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon E7320.

FeatureC-60Xeon E7320
Cores / Threads
2 / 2
Boost Clock
1.33 GHz
Base Clock
1 GHz
2.13 GHz+113%
L3 Cache
0 kB
4 MB L2 Cache
L2 Cache
512K (per core)
Process
40 nm-38%
65 nm
Architecture
Ontario (2011−2012)
PassMark
1,483
1,469
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Memory & Platform

The C-60 uses the FT1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Xeon E7320 uses PGA604 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureC-60Xeon E7320
Socket
FT1
PGA604
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
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Advanced Features

The C-60 includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 6290), while the Xeon E7320 requires a dedicated GPU.

FeatureC-60Xeon E7320
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
Radeon HD 6290