Phenom II X3 700e vs Xeon E7320
Phenom II X3 700e
Xeon E7320
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 X3 700e is positioned at rank 972 and the Xeon E7320 is on rank 934, so the Xeon E7320 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Phenom II X3 700e
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E7320
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Phenom II X3 700e | Xeon E7320 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($40) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Heka (2009−2010) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Phenom II X3 700e | Xeon E7320 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($40) | ✅ 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 Phenom II X3 700e and Xeon E7320
Phenom II X3 700e
The Phenom II X3 700e is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Heka (2009−2010) architecture. It features 3 cores and 3 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,451 points. Launch price was $149.
Xeon E7320
The Xeon E7320 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. Base frequency: 2.13 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB L2 Cache. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA604. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,469 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Phenom II X3 700e is built on the Heka (2009−2010) architecture. In PassMark, the Phenom II X3 700e scores 1,451 against the Xeon E7320's 1,469 — a 1.2% lead for the Xeon E7320. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Phenom II X3 700e vs 4 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon E7320.
| Feature | Phenom II X3 700e | Xeon E7320 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 3 / 3 | — |
| Boost Clock | 2.4 GHz | — |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz+13% | 2.13 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB (total)+50% | 4 MB L2 Cache |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | — |
| Process | 45 nm-31% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Heka (2009−2010) | — |
| PassMark | 1,451 | 1,469+1% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 250 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 650 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Phenom II X3 700e uses the AM3 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Xeon E7320 uses PGA604 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Phenom II X3 700e | Xeon E7320 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM3 | PGA604 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (Phenom II X3 700e) / not specified (Xeon E7320). Primary use case: Phenom II X3 700e targets Legacy Desktop.
| Feature | Phenom II X3 700e | Xeon E7320 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| IGPU Model | None | — |
| Unlocked | Yes | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Legacy Desktop | — |
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