Xeon E5-2620 vs FX-8150
Xeon E5-2620
FX-8150
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 E5-2620 is positioned at rank 722 and the FX-8150 is on rank 756, so the Xeon E5-2620 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2620
Performance Per Dollar FX-8150
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5-2620 | FX-8150 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($89) | ✅ More affordable ($50) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Zambezi (2011−2012) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5-2620 | FX-8150 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+78%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($89) | ✅ More affordable ($50) |
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 E5-2620 and FX-8150
Xeon E5-2620
The Xeon E5-2620 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 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2.5 GHz. L3 cache: 15360 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,328 points. Launch price was $36.
FX-8150
The FX-8150 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 12 October 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Zambezi (2011−2012) architecture. It features 8 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 8192 kB. L2 cache: 8192 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: AM3+. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,318 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Xeon E5-2620 packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the FX-8150 offers 8 cores / 8 threads — the FX-8150 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.5 GHz on the Xeon E5-2620 versus 4.2 GHz on the FX-8150 — a 50.7% clock advantage for the FX-8150 (base: 2 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Xeon E5-2620 uses the Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) architecture (32 nm), while the FX-8150 uses Zambezi (2011−2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2620 scores 5,328 against the FX-8150's 5,318 — a 0.2% lead for the Xeon E5-2620. L3 cache: 15360 kB (total) on the Xeon E5-2620 vs 8192 kB on the FX-8150.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2620 | FX-8150 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 8 / 8+33% |
| Boost Clock | 2.5 GHz | 4.2 GHz+68% |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 3.6 GHz+80% |
| L3 Cache | 15360 kB (total)+88% | 8192 kB |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 8192 kB+3100% |
| Process | 32 nm | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) | Zambezi (2011−2012) |
| PassMark | 5,328 | 5,318 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5-2620 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the FX-8150 uses AM3+ (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2620 | FX-8150 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2011 | AM3+ |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 384 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 4 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 40 | — |
Value Analysis
The Xeon E5-2620 launched at $360 MSRP, while the FX-8150 debuted at $245. At current prices ($89 vs $50), the FX-8150 is $39 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E5-2620 delivers 59.9 pts/$ vs 106.4 pts/$ for the FX-8150 — making the FX-8150 the 55.9% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2620 | FX-8150 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $360 | $245-32% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $89 | $50-44% |
| Performance per Dollar | 59.9 | 106.4+78% |
| Release Date | 2012 | 2011 |
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