CPU
GPU
Xeon E5-2609
Atom x5-Z8350
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 E5-2609 is positioned at rank 725 and the Atom x5-Z8350 is on rank 231, so the Atom x5-Z8350 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2609
Performance Per Dollar Atom x5-Z8350
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5-2609 | Atom x5-Z8350 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Cherry Trail (2015−2016) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5-2609 | Atom x5-Z8350 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 E5-2609 and Atom x5-Z8350
Xeon E5-2609
The Xeon E5-2609 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 6 March 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 10240 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,943 points. Launch price was $143.
Atom x5-Z8350
The Atom x5-Z8350 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 February 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Cherry Trail (2015−2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.44 GHz, with boost up to 1.92 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: UTFCBGA592. Memory support: 4 GB. Passmark benchmark score: 2,979 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon E5-2609 and Atom x5-Z8350 share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the Xeon E5-2609 versus 1.92 GHz on the Atom x5-Z8350 — a 22.2% clock advantage for the Xeon E5-2609 (base: 2.4 GHz vs 1.44 GHz). The Xeon E5-2609 uses the Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Atom x5-Z8350 uses Cherry Trail (2015−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2609 scores 2,943 against the Atom x5-Z8350's 2,979 — a 1.2% lead for the Atom x5-Z8350. L3 cache: 10240 kB (total) on the Xeon E5-2609 vs 0 kB on the Atom x5-Z8350.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2609 | Atom x5-Z8350 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 2.4 GHz+25% | 1.92 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz+67% | 1.44 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 10240 kB (total) | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 2 MB+700% |
| Process | 32 nm | 14 nm-56% |
| Architecture | Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) | Cherry Trail (2015−2016) |
| PassMark | 2,943 | 2,979+1% |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5-2609 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Atom x5-Z8350 uses UTFCBGA592 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2609 | Atom x5-Z8350 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2011 | UTFCBGA592 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3L-RS 1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 2 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 1 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 1 |
Advanced Features
The Atom x5-Z8350 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Cherry Trail)), while the Xeon E5-2609 requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2609 | Atom x5-Z8350 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel HD Graphics (Cherry Trail) |
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