FX-8140 vs Xeon X7460
FX-8140
Xeon X7460
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 X7460 is on rank 571, so the Xeon X7460 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 X7460
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | FX-8140 | Xeon X7460 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($120) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Zambezi (2011−2012) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Dunnington (2008) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | FX-8140 | Xeon X7460 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 X7460
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 X7460
The Xeon X7460 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 15 September 2008 (17 years ago). It is based on the Dunnington (2008) architecture. It features 6 cores and 6 threads. Base frequency is 2.66 GHz, with boost up to 0.67 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 3 MB (per module). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: PGA604. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 4,803 points. Launch price was $2,729.
Processing Power
The FX-8140 packs 8 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon X7460 offers 6 cores / 6 threads — the FX-8140 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.1 GHz on the FX-8140 versus 0.67 GHz on the Xeon X7460 — a 143.8% clock advantage for the FX-8140 (base: 3.2 GHz vs 2.66 GHz). The FX-8140 uses the Zambezi (2011−2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Xeon X7460 uses Dunnington (2008) (45 nm). In PassMark, the FX-8140 scores 4,860 against the Xeon X7460's 4,803 — a 1.2% lead for the FX-8140. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the FX-8140 vs 16 MB (total) on the Xeon X7460.
| Feature | FX-8140 | Xeon X7460 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 8+33% | 6 / 6 |
| Boost Clock | 4.1 GHz+512% | 0.67 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz+20% | 2.66 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total) | 16 MB (total)+100% |
| L2 Cache | 8 MB+167% | 3 MB (per module) |
| Process | 32 nm-29% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Zambezi (2011−2012) | Dunnington (2008) |
| PassMark | 4,860+1% | 4,803 |
Memory & Platform
The FX-8140 uses the AM3+ socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Xeon X7460 uses PGA604 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | FX-8140 | Xeon X7460 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM3+ | PGA604 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR2-667 |
| RAM Channels | — | 4 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (FX-8140) / VT-x (Xeon X7460). Primary use case: Xeon X7460 targets Server. Direct competitor: Xeon X7460 rivals Core i7-980X.
| Feature | FX-8140 | Xeon X7460 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x |
| Target Use | — | Server |
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