CPU
GPU
Xeon E5405
A6-9500E
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 E5405 is positioned at rank 906 and the A6-9500E is on rank 609, so the A6-9500E offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5405
Performance Per Dollar A6-9500E
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5405 | A6-9500E |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Harpertown (2007−2008) / 45 nm) | ✨ Modern (Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5405 | A6-9500E |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 E5405 and A6-9500E
Xeon E5405
The Xeon E5405 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 November 2007 (18 years ago). It is based on the Harpertown (2007−2008) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 6 MB (total). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA771. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR2, DDR3 Depends on motherboard. Passmark benchmark score: 1,753 points. Launch price was $209.
A6-9500E
The A6-9500E is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1024 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 1,741 points. Launch price was $70.
Processing Power
The Xeon E5405 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the A6-9500E offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Xeon E5405 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Xeon E5405 versus 3.4 GHz on the A6-9500E — a 51.9% clock advantage for the A6-9500E (base: 2 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Xeon E5405 uses the Harpertown (2007−2008) architecture (45 nm), while the A6-9500E uses Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5405 scores 1,753 against the A6-9500E's 1,741 — a 0.7% lead for the Xeon E5405. L3 cache: 12 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon E5405 vs 0 kB on the A6-9500E.
| Feature | Xeon E5405 | A6-9500E |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2 GHz | 3.4 GHz+70% |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 3 GHz+50% |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB L2 Cache | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB (total)+500% | 1024 kB |
| Process | 45 nm | 28 nm-38% |
| Architecture | Harpertown (2007−2008) | Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) |
| PassMark | 1,753 | 1,741 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5405 uses the LGA771 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the A6-9500E uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR2-667 on the Xeon E5405 versus DDR4-2400 on the A6-9500E — the A6-9500E supports 66.7% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 32 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 0 (Xeon E5405) vs 8 (A6-9500E) — the A6-9500E offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Xeon E5405 | A6-9500E |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA771 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR2-667 | DDR4-2400+100% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 8 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x (Xeon E5405) / not specified (A6-9500E). The A6-9500E includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon R5), while the Xeon E5405 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Xeon E5405 targets Server.
| Feature | Xeon E5405 | A6-9500E |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | AMD Radeon R5 |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x | — |
| Target Use | Server | — |
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