FX-4150 vs Xeon L5609
FX-4150
Xeon L5609
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 FX-4150 is positioned at rank 702 and the Xeon L5609 is on rank 735, so the FX-4150 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar FX-4150
Performance Per Dollar Xeon L5609
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | FX-4150 | Xeon L5609 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($20) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($229) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Zambezi (2011−2012) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Westmere-EP (2010−2011) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | FX-4150 | Xeon L5609 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+1055%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($20) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($229) |
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 FX-4150 and Xeon L5609
FX-4150
The FX-4150 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 23 October 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Zambezi (2011−2012) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: AM3+. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,327 points. Launch price was $69.
Xeon L5609
The Xeon L5609 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Westmere-EP (2010−2011) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.86 GHz, with boost up to 1.86 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1366. Thermal design power (TDP): 40 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,298 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
Both the FX-4150 and Xeon L5609 share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the FX-4150 versus 1.86 GHz on the Xeon L5609 — a 73% clock advantage for the FX-4150 (base: 3.8 GHz vs 1.86 GHz). The FX-4150 uses the Zambezi (2011−2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Xeon L5609 uses Westmere-EP (2010−2011) (32 nm). In PassMark, the FX-4150 scores 3,327 against the Xeon L5609's 3,298 — a 0.9% lead for the FX-4150. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the FX-4150 vs 12 MB (total) on the Xeon L5609.
| Feature | FX-4150 | Xeon L5609 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 4 GHz+115% | 1.86 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.8 GHz+104% | 1.86 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total) | 12 MB (total)+50% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+1500% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Zambezi (2011−2012) | Westmere-EP (2010−2011) |
| PassMark | 3,327 | 3,298 |
Memory & Platform
The FX-4150 uses the AM3+ socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Xeon L5609 uses LGA1366 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | FX-4150 | Xeon L5609 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM3+ | LGA1366 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
Value Analysis
The FX-4150 launched at $137 MSRP, while the Xeon L5609 debuted at $229. At current prices ($20 vs $229), the FX-4150 is $209 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the FX-4150 delivers 166.3 pts/$ vs 14.4 pts/$ for the Xeon L5609 — making the FX-4150 the 168.1% better value option.
| Feature | FX-4150 | Xeon L5609 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $137-40% | $229 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20-91% | $229 |
| Performance per Dollar | 166.3+1055% | 14.4 |
| Release Date | 2012 | 2010 |
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