Xeon E5-2407 v2 vs FX-9830P

Xeon E5-2407 v2

4 Cores4 Thrd80 WWMax: 2.4 GHz2013

FX-9830P

4 Cores4 Thrd35 WWMax: 3.7 GHz2016

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon E5-2407 v2

4 / 4

3,272

0.0%

3,298

+0.8%

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

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 E5-2407 v2 is positioned at rank 774 and the FX-9830P is on rank 835, so the Xeon E5-2407 v2 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2407 v2

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

15876%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

2998%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

2663%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

2057%

#447

EPYC 73F3

MSRP: $3521|Avg: $2100

100%

#448

EPYC 9384X

MSRP: $5529|Avg: $4157

100%

#449

EPYC 8534P

MSRP: $5529|Avg: $5529

99%

#450

EPYC 7663

MSRP: $6366|Avg: $6366

99%

#450

EPYC 9565

MSRP: $10486|Avg: $8233

99%

#452

EPYC 9755

MSRP: $12984|Avg: $10931

98%

#454

Xeon Platinum 8368

MSRP: $7214|Avg: $429

97%

#774

Xeon E5-2407 v2

MSRP: $250|Avg: $39

100%

#782

Xeon X3440

MSRP: $215|Avg: $16

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar FX-9830P

#823

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1334%

#824

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1315%

#825

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1207%

#826

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1201%

#827

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1190%

#829

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1150%

#830

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1102%

#831

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1101%

#832

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1071%

#835

FX-9830P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

100%

#836

Celeron M P4600

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

100%

#838

Celeron 887

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

99%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($39) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon E5-2407 v2 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Xeon E5-2407 v2	FX-9830P
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($39)	⚠️ Higher cost ($45)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge-EN (2013−2014) / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) / 28 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The FX-9830P ($45), however, is optimized for mixed workloads and gaming. For most users, it offers superior single-thread performance and responsiveness at a fraction of the cost ($6 less, 15% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Xeon E5-2407 v2	FX-9830P
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+14%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($39)	⚠️ Higher cost ($45)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Xeon E5-2407 v2 Benchmark Check

FX-9830P Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5-2407 v2 and FX-9830P

Xeon E5-2407 v2

The Xeon E5-2407 v2 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge-EN (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 10 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,272 points. Launch price was $476.

FX-9830P

The FX-9830P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 31 May 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB (per module). Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP4. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 3,298 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

Both the Xeon E5-2407 v2 and FX-9830P share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the Xeon E5-2407 v2 versus 3.7 GHz on the FX-9830P — a 42.6% clock advantage for the FX-9830P (base: 2.4 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Xeon E5-2407 v2 uses the Ivy Bridge-EN (2013−2014) architecture (22 nm), while the FX-9830P uses Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2407 v2 scores 3,272 against the FX-9830P's 3,298 — a 0.8% lead for the FX-9830P.

Feature	Xeon E5-2407 v2	FX-9830P
Cores / Threads	4 / 4	4 / 4
Boost Clock	2.4 GHz	3.7 GHz+54%
Base Clock	2.4 GHz	3 GHz+25%
L3 Cache	10 MB (total)	—
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	1 MB (per module)+300%
Process	22 nm-21%	28 nm
Architecture	Ivy Bridge-EN (2013−2014)	Bristol Ridge (2016−2019)
PassMark	3,272	3,298

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E5-2407 v2 uses the LGA1356 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the FX-9830P uses FP4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon E5-2407 v2	FX-9830P
Socket	LGA1356	FP4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0

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Value Analysis

The Xeon E5-2407 v2 launched at $250 MSRP, while the FX-9830P debuted at $150. At current prices ($39 vs $45), the Xeon E5-2407 v2 is $6 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E5-2407 v2 delivers 83.9 pts/$ vs 73.3 pts/$ for the FX-9830P — making the Xeon E5-2407 v2 the 13.5% better value option.