Phenom II X4 B95 vs Xeon E5606
Phenom II X4 B95
Xeon E5606
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 B95 is positioned at rank 254 and the Xeon E5606 is on rank 802, so the Phenom II X4 B95 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Phenom II X4 B95
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5606
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Phenom II X4 B95 | Xeon E5606 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower 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 (Westmere-EP (2010−2011) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Phenom II X4 B95 | Xeon E5606 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 B95 and Xeon E5606
Phenom II X4 B95
The Phenom II X4 B95 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 1 October 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Deneb (2009−2011) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3 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: 2,427 points. Launch price was $80.
Xeon E5606
The Xeon E5606 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 February 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Westmere-EP (2010−2011) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.13 GHz, with boost up to 0.13 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1366. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,443 points. Launch price was $46.
Processing Power
Both the Phenom II X4 B95 and Xeon E5606 share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the Phenom II X4 B95 versus 0.13 GHz on the Xeon E5606 — a 183.4% clock advantage for the Phenom II X4 B95 (base: 3 GHz vs 2.13 GHz). The Phenom II X4 B95 uses the Deneb (2009−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Xeon E5606 uses Westmere-EP (2010−2011) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Phenom II X4 B95 scores 2,427 against the Xeon E5606's 2,443 — a 0.7% lead for the Xeon E5606. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Phenom II X4 B95 vs 8 MB (total) on the Xeon E5606.
| Feature | Phenom II X4 B95 | Xeon E5606 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3 GHz+2208% | 0.13 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz+41% | 2.13 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB (total) | 8 MB (total)+33% |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core)+100% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 45 nm | 32 nm-29% |
| Architecture | Deneb (2009−2011) | Westmere-EP (2010−2011) |
| PassMark | 2,427 | 2,443 |
Memory & Platform
The Phenom II X4 B95 uses the AM3 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Xeon E5606 uses LGA1366 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Phenom II X4 B95 | Xeon E5606 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM3 | LGA1366 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
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