CPU
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Phenom X4 9750B
Xeon X5270
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 9750B is positioned at rank 1047 and the Xeon X5270 is on rank 928, so the Xeon X5270 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 9750B
Performance Per Dollar Xeon X5270
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Phenom X4 9750B | Xeon X5270 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($34) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Agena (2007−2008) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Phenom X4 9750B | Xeon X5270 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($34) | ✅ 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 9750B and Xeon X5270
Phenom X4 9750B
The Phenom X4 9750B 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: 2.4 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: 1,520 points. Launch price was $149.
Xeon X5270
The Xeon X5270 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. Base frequency: 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB L2 Cache. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA771. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,524 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Phenom X4 9750B is built on the Agena (2007−2008) architecture. In PassMark, the Phenom X4 9750B scores 1,520 against the Xeon X5270's 1,524 — a 0.3% lead for the Xeon X5270. L3 cache: 2 MB (total) on the Phenom X4 9750B vs 6 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon X5270.
| Feature | Phenom X4 9750B | Xeon X5270 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | — |
| Boost Clock | 2.4 GHz | — |
| Base Clock | — | 3.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB (total) | 6 MB L2 Cache+200% |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | — |
| Process | 65 nm | 45 nm-31% |
| Architecture | Agena (2007−2008) | — |
| PassMark | 1,520 | 1,524 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 300 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 1,000 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Phenom X4 9750B uses the AM2+ socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Xeon X5270 uses LGA771 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Phenom X4 9750B | Xeon X5270 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM2+ | LGA771 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR2-1066 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (Phenom X4 9750B) / not specified (Xeon X5270). Primary use case: Phenom X4 9750B targets Legacy Desktop.
| Feature | Phenom X4 9750B | Xeon X5270 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| IGPU Model | None | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Legacy Desktop | — |
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