CPU
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Phenom II X4 900e
Xeon L5335
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 900e is positioned at rank 373 and the Xeon L5335 is on rank 995, so the Phenom II X4 900e 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 900e
Performance Per Dollar Xeon L5335
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Phenom II X4 900e | Xeon L5335 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($18) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Deneb (2009−2011) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Clovertown (2006−2007) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Phenom II X4 900e | Xeon L5335 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($18) |
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 900e and Xeon L5335
Phenom II X4 900e
The Phenom II X4 900e 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. 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: 1,727 points. Launch price was $149.
Xeon L5335
The Xeon L5335 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 13 August 2007 (18 years ago). It is based on the Clovertown (2006−2007) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 4 MB (total). Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: LGA771. Thermal design power (TDP): 50 Watt. Memory support: DDR2, DDR3 Depends on motherboard. Passmark benchmark score: 1,737 points. Launch price was $380.
Processing Power
Both the Phenom II X4 900e and Xeon L5335 share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the Phenom II X4 900e versus 2 GHz on the Xeon L5335 — a 18.2% clock advantage for the Phenom II X4 900e (base: 2.4 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Phenom II X4 900e uses the Deneb (2009−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Xeon L5335 uses Clovertown (2006−2007) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Phenom II X4 900e scores 1,727 against the Xeon L5335's 1,737 — a 0.6% lead for the Xeon L5335. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Phenom II X4 900e vs 8 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon L5335.
| Feature | Phenom II X4 900e | Xeon L5335 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 2.4 GHz+20% | 2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz+20% | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB (total) | 8 MB L2 Cache+33% |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 4 MB (total)+700% |
| Process | 45 nm-31% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Deneb (2009−2011) | Clovertown (2006−2007) |
| PassMark | 1,727 | 1,737 |
Memory & Platform
The Phenom II X4 900e uses the AM3 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Xeon L5335 uses LGA771 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Phenom II X4 900e | Xeon L5335 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM3 | LGA771 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
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