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Xeon 5160
Atom D525
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 5160 is positioned at rank 903 and the Atom D525 is on rank 31, so the Atom D525 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon 5160
Performance Per Dollar Atom D525
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon 5160 | Atom D525 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($63) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Woodcrest (2006) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Pinetrail (2009−2011) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon 5160 | Atom D525 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($63) |
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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Xeon 5160 and Atom D525
Xeon 5160
The Xeon 5160 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in Junho 2006 (19 years ago). It is based on the Woodcrest (2006) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: LGA771. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR2. Passmark benchmark score: 1,715 points. Launch price was $22.
Atom D525
The Atom D525 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 21 June 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Pinetrail (2009−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 1.83 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA559. Thermal design power (TDP): 13 Watt. Memory support: DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,707 points. Launch price was $63.
Processing Power
The Xeon 5160 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Atom D525's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the Xeon 5160 versus 1.83 GHz on the Atom D525 — a 48.4% clock advantage for the Xeon 5160 (base: 3 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). The Xeon 5160 uses the Woodcrest (2006) architecture (65 nm), while the Atom D525 uses Pinetrail (2009−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon 5160 scores 1,715 against the Atom D525's 1,707 — a 0.5% lead for the Xeon 5160. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Xeon 5160 | Atom D525 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3 GHz+64% | 1.83 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz+67% | 1.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+700% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 65 nm | 45 nm-31% |
| Architecture | Woodcrest (2006) | Pinetrail (2009−2011) |
| PassMark | 1,715 | 1,707 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon 5160 uses the LGA771 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Atom D525 uses FCBGA559 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon 5160 | Atom D525 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA771 | FCBGA559 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 4 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 1 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 0 |
Advanced Features
The Atom D525 includes integrated graphics (Intel GMA 3150), while the Xeon 5160 requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Xeon 5160 | Atom D525 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel GMA 3150 |
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