Xeon 2.66 vs E1 Micro-6200T
Xeon 2.66
E1 Micro-6200T
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 Xeon 2.66 is positioned at rank 1028 and the E1 Micro-6200T is on rank 1091, so the Xeon 2.66 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon 2.66
Performance Per Dollar E1 Micro-6200T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon 2.66 | E1 Micro-6200T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Prestonia (2002) / 130 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Mullins (2014) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon 2.66 | E1 Micro-6200T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) | ✅ 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 Xeon 2.66 and E1 Micro-6200T
Xeon 2.66
The Xeon 2.66 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Prestonia (2002) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 2.66 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 130 nm process technology. Socket: PGA604. Thermal design power (TDP): 89 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 445 points. Launch price was $800.
E1 Micro-6200T
The E1 Micro-6200T is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 29 April 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Mullins (2014) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1 GHz, with boost up to 1.4 GHz. L2 cache: 1024 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FT3. Thermal design power (TDP): 4 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 475 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Xeon 2.66 packs 1 cores / 1 threads, while the E1 Micro-6200T offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the E1 Micro-6200T has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 2.66 GHz on the Xeon 2.66 versus 1.4 GHz on the E1 Micro-6200T — a 62.1% clock advantage for the Xeon 2.66. The Xeon 2.66 uses the Prestonia (2002) architecture (130 nm), while the E1 Micro-6200T uses Mullins (2014) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon 2.66 scores 445 against the E1 Micro-6200T's 475 — a 6.5% lead for the E1 Micro-6200T.
| Feature | Xeon 2.66 | E1 Micro-6200T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 2 / 2+100% |
| Boost Clock | 2.66 GHz+90% | 1.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | — | 1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | — |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | 1024 kB+100% |
| Process | 130 nm | 28 nm-78% |
| Architecture | Prestonia (2002) | Mullins (2014) |
| PassMark | 445 | 475+7% |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon 2.66 uses the PGA604 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the E1 Micro-6200T uses FT3 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon 2.66 | E1 Micro-6200T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA604 | FT3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
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