
FX-7600P vs Xeon X5460

FX-7600P

Xeon X5460
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-7600P is positioned at rank 939 and the Xeon X5460 is on rank 778, so the Xeon X5460 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar FX-7600P
Performance Per Dollar Xeon X5460
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | FX-7600P | Xeon X5460 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($45) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Kaveri (2014−2015) / 28 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Harpertown (2007−2008) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | FX-7600P | Xeon X5460 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($45) | ✅ 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 FX-7600P and Xeon X5460

FX-7600P
The FX-7600P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 June 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Kaveri (2014−2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L2 cache: 4096 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 2,557 points. Launch price was $69.

Xeon X5460
The Xeon X5460 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 November 2007 (18 years ago). It is based on the Harpertown (2007−2008) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.16 GHz, with boost up to 0.17 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 6 MB (total). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA771. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR2, DDR3 Depends on motherboard. Passmark benchmark score: 2,582 points. Launch price was $1,172.
Processing Power
Both the FX-7600P and Xeon X5460 share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the FX-7600P versus 0.17 GHz on the Xeon X5460 — a 182% clock advantage for the FX-7600P (base: 2.7 GHz vs 3.16 GHz). The FX-7600P uses the Kaveri (2014−2015) architecture (28 nm), while the Xeon X5460 uses Harpertown (2007−2008) (45 nm). In PassMark, the FX-7600P scores 2,557 against the Xeon X5460's 2,582 — a 1% lead for the Xeon X5460.
| Feature | FX-7600P | Xeon X5460 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.6 GHz+2018% | 0.17 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.7 GHz | 3.16 GHz+17% |
| L3 Cache | — | 12 MB L2 Cache |
| L2 Cache | 4096 kB | 6 MB (total)+50% |
| Process | 28 nm-38% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Kaveri (2014−2015) | Harpertown (2007−2008) |
| PassMark | 2,557 | 2,582 |
Memory & Platform
The FX-7600P uses the FP3 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon X5460 uses LGA771 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | FX-7600P | Xeon X5460 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP3 | LGA771 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
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