CPU
GPU
Pentium 4425Y
Xeon 5160
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 Pentium 4425Y is positioned at rank 941 and the Xeon 5160 is on rank 903, so the Xeon 5160 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium 4425Y
Performance Per Dollar Xeon 5160
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium 4425Y | Xeon 5160 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Woodcrest (2006) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium 4425Y | Xeon 5160 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 Pentium 4425Y and Xeon 5160
Pentium 4425Y
The Pentium 4425Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency: 1.7 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1515. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: LPDDR3-1866, DDR3L-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,699 points. Launch price was $69.
Xeon 5160
The Xeon 5160 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in Junho 2006 (19 years ago). It is based on the Woodcrest (2006) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: LGA771. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR2. Passmark benchmark score: 1,715 points. Launch price was $22.
Processing Power
The Pentium 4425Y packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the Xeon 5160's 2 cores. The Pentium 4425Y uses the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon 5160 uses Woodcrest (2006) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium 4425Y scores 1,699 against the Xeon 5160's 1,715 — a 0.9% lead for the Xeon 5160. L3 cache: 2 MB on the Pentium 4425Y vs 0 kB on the Xeon 5160.
| Feature | Pentium 4425Y | Xeon 5160 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | — | 3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.7 GHz | 3 GHz+76% |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | — | 4 MB |
| Process | 14 nm-78% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | NetBurst (2000−2006) | Woodcrest (2006) |
| PassMark | 1,699 | 1,715 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium 4425Y uses the FCBGA1515 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon 5160 uses LGA771 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium 4425Y | Xeon 5160 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1515 | LGA771 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
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