FX-9800P vs Xeon D-1602
FX-9800P
Xeon D-1602
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-9800P is positioned at rank 949 and the Xeon D-1602 is on rank 799, so the Xeon D-1602 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar FX-9800P
Performance Per Dollar Xeon D-1602
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | FX-9800P | Xeon D-1602 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($45) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) / 28 nm) | ✨ Modern (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | FX-9800P | Xeon D-1602 |
|---|---|---|
| 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-9800P and Xeon D-1602
FX-9800P
The FX-9800P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 31 May 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB (per module). Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP4. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 2,460 points. Launch price was $69.
Xeon D-1602
The Xeon D-1602 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1667. Thermal design power (TDP): 27 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,459 points. Launch price was $106.
Processing Power
The FX-9800P packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Xeon D-1602 offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the FX-9800P has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the FX-9800P versus 3.2 GHz on the Xeon D-1602 — a 11.8% clock advantage for the FX-9800P (base: 2.7 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The FX-9800P uses the Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) architecture (28 nm), while the Xeon D-1602 uses Broadwell (2015−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the FX-9800P scores 2,460 against the Xeon D-1602's 2,459 — a 0% lead for the FX-9800P.
| Feature | FX-9800P | Xeon D-1602 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.6 GHz+12% | 3.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.7 GHz+8% | 2.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 3 MB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per module)+100% | 512 kB |
| Process | 28 nm | 14 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) | Broadwell (2015−2019) |
| PassMark | 2,460 | 2,459 |
Memory & Platform
The FX-9800P uses the FP4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon D-1602 uses FCBGA1667 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | FX-9800P | Xeon D-1602 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP4 | FCBGA1667 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
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