Xeon E3-1220 v5 vs Phenom II X6 1100T BE
Xeon E3-1220 v5
Phenom II X6 1100T BE
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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 E3-1220 v5 is positioned at rank 513 and the Phenom II X6 1100T BE is on rank 22, so the Phenom II X6 1100T BE offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E3-1220 v5
Performance Per Dollar Phenom II X6 1100T BE
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E3-1220 v5 | Phenom II X6 1100T BE |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($100) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($265) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Skylake-DT (2015) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Thuban (2010) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E3-1220 v5 | Phenom II X6 1100T BE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+164%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($100) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($265) |
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 E3-1220 v5 and Phenom II X6 1100T BE
Xeon E3-1220 v5
The Xeon E3-1220 v5 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 19 October 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Skylake-DT (2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1866/2133, DDR3L-1333/1600. Passmark benchmark score: 5,713 points. Launch price was $203.
Phenom II X6 1100T BE
The Phenom II X6 1100T BE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Thuban (2010) architecture. It features 6 cores and 6 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,745 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Xeon E3-1220 v5 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Phenom II X6 1100T BE offers 6 cores / 6 threads — the Phenom II X6 1100T BE has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Xeon E3-1220 v5 versus 3.7 GHz on the Phenom II X6 1100T BE — a 5.6% clock advantage for the Phenom II X6 1100T BE (base: 3 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Xeon E3-1220 v5 uses the Skylake-DT (2015) architecture (14 nm), while the Phenom II X6 1100T BE uses Thuban (2010) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E3-1220 v5 scores 5,713 against the Phenom II X6 1100T BE's 5,745 — a 0.6% lead for the Phenom II X6 1100T BE. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Xeon E3-1220 v5 vs 6 MB (total) on the Phenom II X6 1100T BE.
| Feature | Xeon E3-1220 v5 | Phenom II X6 1100T BE |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 6 / 6+50% |
| Boost Clock | 3.5 GHz | 3.7 GHz+6% |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz | 3.3 GHz+10% |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total)+33% | 6 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 512 kB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 14 nm-69% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Skylake-DT (2015) | Thuban (2010) |
| PassMark | 5,713 | 5,745 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 508 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E3-1220 v5 uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Phenom II X6 1100T BE uses AM3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E3-1220 v5 | Phenom II X6 1100T BE |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1151 | AM3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1333 / DDR2-1066 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon E3-1220 v5) / AMD-V (Phenom II X6 1100T BE). Primary use case: Phenom II X6 1100T BE targets Enthusiast Legacy.
| Feature | Xeon E3-1220 v5 | Phenom II X6 1100T BE |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | Yes |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Enthusiast Legacy |
Value Analysis
The Xeon E3-1220 v5 launched at $203 MSRP, while the Phenom II X6 1100T BE debuted at $265.
| Feature | Xeon E3-1220 v5 | Phenom II X6 1100T BE |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $203-23% | $265 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $100 | — |
| Release Date | 2015 | 2010 |
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