FX-8140 vs Xeon D-1520
FX-8140
Xeon D-1520
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-8140 is positioned at rank 759 and the Xeon D-1520 is on rank 565, so the Xeon D-1520 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar FX-8140
Performance Per Dollar Xeon D-1520
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | FX-8140 | Xeon D-1520 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($120) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Zambezi (2011−2012) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | FX-8140 | Xeon D-1520 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($120) | ✅ 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-8140 and Xeon D-1520
FX-8140
The FX-8140 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 8 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 8 MB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: AM3+. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 4,860 points. Launch price was $69.
Xeon D-1520
The Xeon D-1520 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 9 March 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 1.5 MB (per core). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1667. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 4,917 points. Launch price was $199.
Processing Power
The FX-8140 packs 8 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon D-1520 offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the FX-8140 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.1 GHz on the FX-8140 versus 2.6 GHz on the Xeon D-1520 — a 44.8% clock advantage for the FX-8140 (base: 3.2 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The FX-8140 uses the Zambezi (2011−2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Xeon D-1520 uses Broadwell (2015−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the FX-8140 scores 4,860 against the Xeon D-1520's 4,917 — a 1.2% lead for the Xeon D-1520. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the FX-8140 vs 1.5 MB (per core) on the Xeon D-1520.
| Feature | FX-8140 | Xeon D-1520 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 8+100% | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 4.1 GHz+58% | 2.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz+45% | 2.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total)+433% | 1.5 MB (per core) |
| L2 Cache | 8 MB+3100% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | 14 nm-56% |
| Architecture | Zambezi (2011−2012) | Broadwell (2015−2019) |
| PassMark | 4,860 | 4,917+1% |
Memory & Platform
The FX-8140 uses the AM3+ socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Xeon D-1520 uses FCBGA1667 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | FX-8140 | Xeon D-1520 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM3+ | FCBGA1667 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
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