Phenom II X4 840 vs Xeon D-1602
Phenom II X4 840
Xeon D-1602
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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 X4 840 is positioned at rank 250 and the Xeon D-1602 is on rank 799, so the Phenom II X4 840 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Phenom II X4 840
Performance Per Dollar Xeon D-1602
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Phenom II X4 840 | Xeon D-1602 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | Balanced gaming performance | Balanced gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Propus (2009−2011) / 45 nm) | ✨ Modern (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Phenom II X4 840 | Xeon D-1602 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 X4 840 and Xeon D-1602
Phenom II X4 840
The Phenom II X4 840 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 January 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Propus (2009−2011) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,449 points. Launch price was $90.
Xeon D-1602
The Xeon D-1602 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1667. Thermal design power (TDP): 27 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,459 points. Launch price was $106.
Processing Power
The Phenom II X4 840 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Xeon D-1602 offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Phenom II X4 840 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Phenom II X4 840 versus 3.2 GHz on the Xeon D-1602 — identical boost frequencies (base: 3.2 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Phenom II X4 840 uses the Propus (2009−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Xeon D-1602 uses Broadwell (2015−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Phenom II X4 840 scores 2,449 against the Xeon D-1602's 2,459 — a 0.4% lead for the Xeon D-1602. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Phenom II X4 840 vs 3 MB on the Xeon D-1602.
| Feature | Phenom II X4 840 | Xeon D-1602 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz | 3.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz+28% | 2.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 3 MB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 512 kB |
| Process | 45 nm | 14 nm-69% |
| Architecture | Propus (2009−2011) | Broadwell (2015−2019) |
| PassMark | 2,449 | 2,459 |
Memory & Platform
The Phenom II X4 840 uses the AM3 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Xeon D-1602 uses FCBGA1667 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Phenom II X4 840 | Xeon D-1602 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM3 | FCBGA1667 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
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