Phenom II X6 1100T BE vs Xeon E5-2430
Phenom II X6 1100T BE
Xeon E5-2430
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 X6 1100T BE is positioned at rank 22 and the Xeon E5-2430 is on rank 501, so the Phenom II X6 1100T BE offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Phenom II X6 1100T BE
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2430
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Phenom II X6 1100T BE | Xeon E5-2430 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($265) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Thuban (2010) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge-EN (2012) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Phenom II X6 1100T BE | Xeon E5-2430 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($265) | ✅ 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 X6 1100T BE and Xeon E5-2430
Phenom II X6 1100T BE
The Phenom II X6 1100T BE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Thuban (2010) architecture. It features 6 cores and 6 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,745 points. Launch price was $149.
Xeon E5-2430
The Xeon E5-2430 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 May 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge-EN (2012) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.7 GHz. L3 cache: 15360 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,755 points. Launch price was $119.
Processing Power
The Phenom II X6 1100T BE packs 6 cores / 6 threads, matching the Xeon E5-2430's 6 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Phenom II X6 1100T BE versus 2.7 GHz on the Xeon E5-2430 — a 31.3% clock advantage for the Phenom II X6 1100T BE (base: 3.3 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Phenom II X6 1100T BE uses the Thuban (2010) architecture (45 nm), while the Xeon E5-2430 uses Sandy Bridge-EN (2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Phenom II X6 1100T BE scores 5,745 against the Xeon E5-2430's 5,755 — a 0.2% lead for the Xeon E5-2430. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Phenom II X6 1100T BE vs 15360 kB (total) on the Xeon E5-2430.
| Feature | Phenom II X6 1100T BE | Xeon E5-2430 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 6 | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz+37% | 2.7 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.3 GHz+50% | 2.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB (total) | 15360 kB (total)+150% |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core)+100% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 45 nm | 32 nm-29% |
| Architecture | Thuban (2010) | Sandy Bridge-EN (2012) |
| PassMark | 5,745 | 5,755 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 508 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Phenom II X6 1100T BE uses the AM3 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Xeon E5-2430 uses LGA1356 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Phenom II X6 1100T BE | Xeon E5-2430 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM3 | LGA1356 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 / DDR2-1066 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (Phenom II X6 1100T BE) / not specified (Xeon E5-2430). Primary use case: Phenom II X6 1100T BE targets Enthusiast Legacy.
| Feature | Phenom II X6 1100T BE | Xeon E5-2430 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | Yes | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Enthusiast Legacy | — |
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