CPU
GPU
Xeon E5-2418L
Phenom II 42 TWKR Black Edition
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 E5-2418L is positioned at rank 653 and the Phenom II 42 TWKR Black Edition is on rank 146, so the Phenom II 42 TWKR Black Edition offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2418L
Performance Per Dollar Phenom II 42 TWKR Black Edition
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5-2418L | Phenom II 42 TWKR Black Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge-EN (2012) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Deneb (2009−2011) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5-2418L | Phenom II 42 TWKR Black Edition |
|---|---|---|
| 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 E5-2418L and Phenom II 42 TWKR Black Edition
Xeon E5-2418L
The Xeon E5-2418L is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Sandy Bridge-EN (2012) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2.1 GHz. L3 cache: 10240 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 50 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,518 points. Launch price was $800.
Phenom II 42 TWKR Black Edition
The Phenom II 42 TWKR Black Edition is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Deneb (2009−2011) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Max frequency: 2 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: 3,489 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Xeon E5-2418L packs 4 cores / 8 threads, matching the Phenom II 42 TWKR Black Edition's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.1 GHz on the Xeon E5-2418L versus 2 GHz on the Phenom II 42 TWKR Black Edition — a 4.9% clock advantage for the Xeon E5-2418L. The Xeon E5-2418L uses the Sandy Bridge-EN (2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Phenom II 42 TWKR Black Edition uses Deneb (2009−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2418L scores 3,518 against the Phenom II 42 TWKR Black Edition's 3,489 — a 0.8% lead for the Xeon E5-2418L. L3 cache: 10240 kB (total) on the Xeon E5-2418L vs 6 MB (total) on the Phenom II 42 TWKR Black Edition.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2418L | Phenom II 42 TWKR Black Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 2.1 GHz+5% | 2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 10240 kB (total)+67% | 6 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 512 kB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 32 nm-29% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Sandy Bridge-EN (2012) | Deneb (2009−2011) |
| PassMark | 3,518 | 3,489 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5-2418L uses the LGA1356 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Phenom II 42 TWKR Black Edition uses AM3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2418L | Phenom II 42 TWKR Black Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1356 | AM3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
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