FX-8150 vs Xeon E5-2430L
FX-8150
Xeon E5-2430L
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-8150 is positioned at rank 756 and the Xeon E5-2430L is on rank 881, so the FX-8150 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar FX-8150
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2430L
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | FX-8150 | Xeon E5-2430L |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($50) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($250) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Zambezi (2011−2012) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge-EN (2012) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | FX-8150 | Xeon E5-2430L |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+402%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($50) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($250) |
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-8150 and Xeon E5-2430L
FX-8150
The FX-8150 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 12 October 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Zambezi (2011−2012) architecture. It features 8 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 8192 kB. L2 cache: 8192 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: AM3+. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,318 points. Launch price was $149.
Xeon E5-2430L
The Xeon E5-2430L is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Sandy Bridge-EN (2012) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2.5 GHz. L3 cache: 15360 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 60 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,300 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The FX-8150 packs 8 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon E5-2430L offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the FX-8150 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the FX-8150 versus 2.5 GHz on the Xeon E5-2430L — a 50.7% clock advantage for the FX-8150 (base: 3.6 GHz vs 2 GHz). The FX-8150 uses the Zambezi (2011−2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Xeon E5-2430L uses Sandy Bridge-EN (2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the FX-8150 scores 5,318 against the Xeon E5-2430L's 5,300 — a 0.3% lead for the FX-8150. L3 cache: 8192 kB on the FX-8150 vs 15360 kB (total) on the Xeon E5-2430L.
| Feature | FX-8150 | Xeon E5-2430L |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 8+33% | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 4.2 GHz+68% | 2.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.6 GHz+80% | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8192 kB | 15360 kB (total)+88% |
| L2 Cache | 8192 kB+3100% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Zambezi (2011−2012) | Sandy Bridge-EN (2012) |
| PassMark | 5,318 | 5,300 |
Memory & Platform
The FX-8150 uses the AM3+ socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Xeon E5-2430L uses LGA1356 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | FX-8150 | Xeon E5-2430L |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM3+ | LGA1356 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
Value Analysis
The FX-8150 launched at $245 MSRP, while the Xeon E5-2430L debuted at $551. At current prices ($50 vs $250), the FX-8150 is $200 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the FX-8150 delivers 106.4 pts/$ vs 21.2 pts/$ for the Xeon E5-2430L — making the FX-8150 the 133.5% better value option.
| Feature | FX-8150 | Xeon E5-2430L |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $245-56% | $551 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50-80% | $250 |
| Performance per Dollar | 106.4+402% | 21.2 |
| Release Date | 2011 | 2012 |
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