CPU
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Phenom II 42 TWKR Black Edition
Xeon E5-2418L
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 Phenom II 42 TWKR Black Edition is positioned at rank 146 and the Xeon E5-2418L is on rank 653, so the Phenom II 42 TWKR Black Edition offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Phenom II 42 TWKR Black Edition
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2418L
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Phenom II 42 TWKR Black Edition | Xeon E5-2418L |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Deneb (2009−2011) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge-EN (2012) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Phenom II 42 TWKR Black Edition | Xeon E5-2418L |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Phenom II 42 TWKR Black Edition and Xeon E5-2418L
Phenom II 42 TWKR Black Edition
The Phenom II 42 TWKR Black Edition is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Deneb (2009−2011) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Max frequency: 2 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,489 points. Launch price was $149.
Xeon E5-2418L
The Xeon E5-2418L is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Sandy Bridge-EN (2012) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2.1 GHz. L3 cache: 10240 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 50 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,518 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Phenom II 42 TWKR Black Edition packs 4 cores / 4 threads, matching the Xeon E5-2418L's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Phenom II 42 TWKR Black Edition versus 2.1 GHz on the Xeon E5-2418L — a 4.9% clock advantage for the Xeon E5-2418L. The Phenom II 42 TWKR Black Edition uses the Deneb (2009−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Xeon E5-2418L uses Sandy Bridge-EN (2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Phenom II 42 TWKR Black Edition scores 3,489 against the Xeon E5-2418L's 3,518 — a 0.8% lead for the Xeon E5-2418L. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Phenom II 42 TWKR Black Edition vs 10240 kB (total) on the Xeon E5-2418L.
| Feature | Phenom II 42 TWKR Black Edition | Xeon E5-2418L |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 2 GHz | 2.1 GHz+5% |
| Base Clock | — | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB (total) | 10240 kB (total)+67% |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core)+100% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 45 nm | 32 nm-29% |
| Architecture | Deneb (2009−2011) | Sandy Bridge-EN (2012) |
| PassMark | 3,489 | 3,518 |
Memory & Platform
The Phenom II 42 TWKR Black Edition uses the AM3 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Xeon E5-2418L uses LGA1356 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Phenom II 42 TWKR Black Edition | Xeon E5-2418L |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM3 | LGA1356 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
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