GX-210JA vs Xeon 2.66

GX-210JA

2 Cores2 Thrd1 WWMax: 1 GHz2013

Xeon 2.66

1 Cores1 Thrd89 WWMax: 2.66 GHz2002

Performance Spectrum - CPU

GX-210JA

2 / 2

425

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Xeon 2.66

1 / 1

445

+4.7%

Atom 230

Pentium 4 2.26

Pentium M 1.40

Mobile Pentium 4 2.66

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 GX-210JA is positioned at rank 1119 and the Xeon 2.66 is on rank 1028, so the Xeon 2.66 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GX-210JA

#1107

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

3452%

#1108

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

3401%

#1109

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

3122%

#1110

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

3108%

#1111

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

3080%

#1113

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2974%

#1114

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2852%

#1115

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2847%

#1116

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2771%

#1119

GX-210JA

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#1120

VIA Nano U2250

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

100%

#1121

Core i5-560M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

99%

#1122

Pentium U5600

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

98%

#1123

Core m5-6Y57

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

98%

#1125

Core i7-610E

MSRP: $250|Avg: $40

97%

#1126

Core i5-5350U

MSRP: $315|Avg: N/A

97%

#1127

Core i3-4100E

MSRP: $225|Avg: $30

97%

#1128

Pentium Dual Core T4300

MSRP: $150|Avg: $99

97%

#1129

Core i7-3520M

MSRP: $346|Avg: N/A

97%

#1130

Core i3-2310E

MSRP: $225|Avg: $20

96%

#1131

Core i5-2510E

MSRP: $230|Avg: $30

96%

#1132

Core m5-6Y54

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

96%

#1133

Core i3-2330E

MSRP: $225|Avg: $10

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon 2.66

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

157442%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

29727%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

26411%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

20403%

#1028

Xeon 2.66

MSRP: $337|Avg: $10

100%

#1029

Xeon X5272

MSRP: $1172|Avg: $76

94%

#1030

Xeon Platinum 8260L

MSRP: $7500|Avg: $750

52%

#1031

Xeon 3.20

MSRP: $851|Avg: $10

52%

#1032

Xeon X5355

MSRP: $4491|Avg: $4000

34%

#1033

Xeon E5420

MSRP: $7214|Avg: $6500

21%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The GX-210JA (2013) utilizes 28 nm technology and DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	GX-210JA	Xeon 2.66
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($10)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Temash (2013) / 28 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Prestonia (2002) / 130 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon 2.66 (2002) relies on 130 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	GX-210JA	Xeon 2.66
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($10)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

GX-210JA Benchmark Check

Xeon 2.66 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GX-210JA and Xeon 2.66

GX-210JA

The GX-210JA is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 23 May 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Temash (2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FT3. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 425 points. Launch price was $69.

Xeon 2.66

The Xeon 2.66 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Prestonia (2002) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 2.66 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 130 nm process technology. Socket: PGA604. Thermal design power (TDP): 89 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 445 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

The GX-210JA packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Xeon 2.66 offers 1 cores / 1 threads — the GX-210JA has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 1 GHz on the GX-210JA versus 2.66 GHz on the Xeon 2.66 — a 90.7% clock advantage for the Xeon 2.66. The GX-210JA uses the Temash (2013) architecture (28 nm), while the Xeon 2.66 uses Prestonia (2002) (130 nm). In PassMark, the GX-210JA scores 425 against the Xeon 2.66's 445 — a 4.6% lead for the Xeon 2.66.

Feature	GX-210JA	Xeon 2.66
Cores / Threads	2 / 2+100%	1 / 1
Boost Clock	1 GHz	2.66 GHz+166%
L3 Cache	—	0 kB
L2 Cache	1 MB+100%	512 kB
Process	28 nm-78%	130 nm
Architecture	Temash (2013)	Prestonia (2002)
PassMark	425	445+5%