FX-8140 vs Xeon E5-1410
FX-8140
Xeon E5-1410
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 E5-1410 is on rank 367, so the Xeon E5-1410 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 E5-1410
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | FX-8140 | Xeon E5-1410 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($120) | ✅ More affordable ($55) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Zambezi (2011−2012) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge-EN (2012) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | FX-8140 | Xeon E5-1410 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+118%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($120) | ✅ More affordable ($55) |
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 E5-1410
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 E5-1410
The Xeon E5-1410 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Sandy Bridge-EN (2012) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 10240 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 4,852 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The FX-8140 packs 8 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon E5-1410 offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the FX-8140 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.1 GHz on the FX-8140 versus 3.2 GHz on the Xeon E5-1410 — a 24.7% clock advantage for the FX-8140 (base: 3.2 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The FX-8140 uses the Zambezi (2011−2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Xeon E5-1410 uses Sandy Bridge-EN (2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the FX-8140 scores 4,860 against the Xeon E5-1410's 4,852 — a 0.2% lead for the FX-8140. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the FX-8140 vs 10240 kB (total) on the Xeon E5-1410.
| Feature | FX-8140 | Xeon E5-1410 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 8+100% | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 4.1 GHz+28% | 3.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz+14% | 2.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total) | 10240 kB (total)+25% |
| L2 Cache | 8 MB+3100% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Zambezi (2011−2012) | Sandy Bridge-EN (2012) |
| PassMark | 4,860 | 4,852 |
Memory & Platform
The FX-8140 uses the AM3+ socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Xeon E5-1410 uses LGA1356 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | FX-8140 | Xeon E5-1410 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM3+ | LGA1356 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
Value Analysis
The FX-8140 launched at $225 MSRP, while the Xeon E5-1410 debuted at $120. At current prices ($120 vs $55), the Xeon E5-1410 is $65 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the FX-8140 delivers 40.5 pts/$ vs 88.2 pts/$ for the Xeon E5-1410 — making the Xeon E5-1410 the 74.1% better value option.
| Feature | FX-8140 | Xeon E5-1410 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $225 | $120-47% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $120 | $55-54% |
| Performance per Dollar | 40.5 | 88.2+118% |
| Release Date | 2012 | 2012 |
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