
Xeon E5-2418L vs Phenom II X6 1075T

Xeon E5-2418L

Phenom II X6 1075T
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 X6 1075T is on rank 145, so the Phenom II X6 1075T offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2418L
Performance Per Dollar Phenom II X6 1075T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5-2418L | Phenom II X6 1075T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($245) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge-EN (2012) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Thuban (2010) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5-2418L | Phenom II X6 1075T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($245) |
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 X6 1075T

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 X6 1075T
The Phenom II X6 1075T is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 21 September 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Thuban (2010) architecture. It features 6 cores and 6 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 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: 3,500 points. Launch price was $260.
Processing Power
The Xeon E5-2418L packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Phenom II X6 1075T offers 6 cores / 6 threads — the Phenom II X6 1075T has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.1 GHz on the Xeon E5-2418L versus 3.5 GHz on the Phenom II X6 1075T — a 50% clock advantage for the Phenom II X6 1075T (base: 2 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Xeon E5-2418L uses the Sandy Bridge-EN (2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Phenom II X6 1075T uses Thuban (2010) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2418L scores 3,518 against the Phenom II X6 1075T's 3,500 — a 0.5% lead for the Xeon E5-2418L. L3 cache: 10240 kB (total) on the Xeon E5-2418L vs 6 MB (total) on the Phenom II X6 1075T.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2418L | Phenom II X6 1075T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 6 / 6+50% |
| Boost Clock | 2.1 GHz | 3.5 GHz+67% |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 3 GHz+50% |
| 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) | Thuban (2010) |
| PassMark | 3,518 | 3,500 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 1,896 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 679 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 1,960 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5-2418L uses the LGA1356 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Phenom II X6 1075T uses AM3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2418L | Phenom II X6 1075T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1356 | AM3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon E5-2418L) / AMD-V (Phenom II X6 1075T). Primary use case: Phenom II X6 1075T targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Phenom II X6 1075T rivals Core i5-750.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2418L | Phenom II X6 1075T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | Yes |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Gaming |
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