Phenom X4 9600B vs Xeon L5410
Phenom X4 9600B
Xeon L5410
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 X4 9600B is positioned at rank 1055 and the Xeon L5410 is on rank 890, so the Xeon L5410 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Phenom X4 9600B
Performance Per Dollar Xeon L5410
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Phenom X4 9600B | Xeon L5410 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Agena (2007−2008) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Harpertown (2007−2008) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Phenom X4 9600B | Xeon L5410 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) | ✅ 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 X4 9600B and Xeon L5410
Phenom X4 9600B
The Phenom X4 9600B is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Agena (2007−2008) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Max frequency: 2.3 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: AM2+. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,842 points. Launch price was $149.
Xeon L5410
The Xeon L5410 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 25 March 2008 (17 years ago). It is based on the Harpertown (2007−2008) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.33 GHz, with boost up to 0.33 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 6 MB (total). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA771. Thermal design power (TDP): 50 Watt. Memory support: DDR2, DDR3 Depends on motherboard. Passmark benchmark score: 1,853 points. Launch price was $320.
Processing Power
Both the Phenom X4 9600B and Xeon L5410 share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.3 GHz on the Phenom X4 9600B versus 0.33 GHz on the Xeon L5410 — a 149.8% clock advantage for the Phenom X4 9600B. The Phenom X4 9600B uses the Agena (2007−2008) architecture (65 nm), while the Xeon L5410 uses Harpertown (2007−2008) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Phenom X4 9600B scores 1,842 against the Xeon L5410's 1,853 — a 0.6% lead for the Xeon L5410. L3 cache: 2 MB (total) on the Phenom X4 9600B vs 12 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon L5410.
| Feature | Phenom X4 9600B | Xeon L5410 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 2.3 GHz+597% | 0.33 GHz |
| Base Clock | — | 2.33 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB (total) | 12 MB L2 Cache+500% |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 6 MB (total)+1100% |
| Process | 65 nm | 45 nm-31% |
| Architecture | Agena (2007−2008) | Harpertown (2007−2008) |
| PassMark | 1,842 | 1,853 |
Memory & Platform
The Phenom X4 9600B uses the AM2+ socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Xeon L5410 uses LGA771 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Phenom X4 9600B | Xeon L5410 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM2+ | LGA771 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR2-1066 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (Phenom X4 9600B) / not specified (Xeon L5410). Primary use case: Phenom X4 9600B targets Business.
| Feature | Phenom X4 9600B | Xeon L5410 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Business | — |
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