Phenom II X4 840T vs Xeon L3360
Phenom II X4 840T
Xeon L3360
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 X4 840T is positioned at rank 265 and the Xeon L3360 is on rank 809, so the Phenom II X4 840T 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 X4 840T
Performance Per Dollar Xeon L3360
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Phenom II X4 840T | Xeon L3360 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Zosma (2010−2011) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Phenom II X4 840T | Xeon L3360 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 840T and Xeon L3360
Phenom II X4 840T
The Phenom II X4 840T is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 1 September 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Zosma (2010−2011) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,367 points. Launch price was $80.
Xeon L3360
The Xeon L3360 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. Base frequency: 2.83 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB L2 Cache. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 2,412 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Phenom II X4 840T is built on the Zosma (2010−2011) architecture. In PassMark, the Phenom II X4 840T scores 2,367 against the Xeon L3360's 2,412 — a 1.9% lead for the Xeon L3360. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Phenom II X4 840T vs 12 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon L3360.
| Feature | Phenom II X4 840T | Xeon L3360 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | — |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz | — |
| Base Clock | 2.9 GHz+2% | 2.83 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB (total) | 12 MB L2 Cache+100% |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | — |
| Process | 45 nm | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Zosma (2010−2011) | — |
| PassMark | 2,367 | 2,412+2% |
Memory & Platform
The Phenom II X4 840T uses the AM3 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Xeon L3360 uses LGA775 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Phenom II X4 840T | Xeon L3360 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM3 | LGA775 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
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