CPU
GPU
Xeon 5160
Pentium 4425Y
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 Pentium 4425Y is on rank 941, so the Xeon 5160 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 Pentium 4425Y
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon 5160 | Pentium 4425Y |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Woodcrest (2006) / 65 nm) | ✨ Modern (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon 5160 | Pentium 4425Y |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 5160 and Pentium 4425Y
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.
Pentium 4425Y
The Pentium 4425Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency: 1.7 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1515. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: LPDDR3-1866, DDR3L-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,699 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Xeon 5160 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Pentium 4425Y's 2 cores. The Xeon 5160 uses the Woodcrest (2006) architecture (65 nm), while the Pentium 4425Y uses NetBurst (2000−2006) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon 5160 scores 1,715 against the Pentium 4425Y's 1,699 — a 0.9% lead for the Xeon 5160. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Xeon 5160 vs 2 MB on the Pentium 4425Y.
| Feature | Xeon 5160 | Pentium 4425Y |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3 GHz | — |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz+76% | 1.7 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 2 MB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | — |
| Process | 65 nm | 14 nm-78% |
| Architecture | Woodcrest (2006) | NetBurst (2000−2006) |
| PassMark | 1,715 | 1,699 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon 5160 uses the LGA771 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium 4425Y uses FCBGA1515 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon 5160 | Pentium 4425Y |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA771 | FCBGA1515 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
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