FX-9830P vs Xeon E5-2407 v2
FX-9830P
Xeon E5-2407 v2
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-9830P is positioned at rank 835 and the Xeon E5-2407 v2 is on rank 774, so the Xeon E5-2407 v2 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar FX-9830P
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2407 v2
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | FX-9830P | Xeon E5-2407 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($45) | ✅ More affordable ($39) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) / 28 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge-EN (2013−2014) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | FX-9830P | Xeon E5-2407 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+14%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($45) | ✅ More affordable ($39) |
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-9830P and Xeon E5-2407 v2
FX-9830P
The FX-9830P 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 3 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB (per module). Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP4. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 3,298 points. Launch price was $69.
Xeon E5-2407 v2
The Xeon E5-2407 v2 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge-EN (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 10 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,272 points. Launch price was $476.
Processing Power
Both the FX-9830P and Xeon E5-2407 v2 share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the FX-9830P versus 2.4 GHz on the Xeon E5-2407 v2 — a 42.6% clock advantage for the FX-9830P (base: 3 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The FX-9830P uses the Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) architecture (28 nm), while the Xeon E5-2407 v2 uses Ivy Bridge-EN (2013−2014) (22 nm). In PassMark, the FX-9830P scores 3,298 against the Xeon E5-2407 v2's 3,272 — a 0.8% lead for the FX-9830P.
| Feature | FX-9830P | Xeon E5-2407 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz+54% | 2.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz+25% | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 10 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per module)+300% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 28 nm | 22 nm-21% |
| Architecture | Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) | Ivy Bridge-EN (2013−2014) |
| PassMark | 3,298 | 3,272 |
Memory & Platform
The FX-9830P uses the FP4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E5-2407 v2 uses LGA1356 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | FX-9830P | Xeon E5-2407 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP4 | LGA1356 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
Value Analysis
The FX-9830P launched at $150 MSRP, while the Xeon E5-2407 v2 debuted at $250. At current prices ($45 vs $39), the Xeon E5-2407 v2 is $6 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the FX-9830P delivers 73.3 pts/$ vs 83.9 pts/$ for the Xeon E5-2407 v2 — making the Xeon E5-2407 v2 the 13.5% better value option.
| Feature | FX-9830P | Xeon E5-2407 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150-40% | $250 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $45 | $39-13% |
| Performance per Dollar | 73.3 | 83.9+14% |
| Release Date | 2016 | 2013 |
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