CPU
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Xeon E5430
Phenom II X4 925
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 E5430 is positioned at rank 833 and the Phenom II X4 925 is on rank 279, so the Phenom II X4 925 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5430
Performance Per Dollar Phenom II X4 925
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5430 | Phenom II X4 925 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Harpertown (2007−2008) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Deneb (2009−2011) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5430 | Phenom II X4 925 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 E5430 and Phenom II X4 925
Xeon E5430
The Xeon E5430 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 2.66 GHz, with boost up to 0.67 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: 2,256 points. Launch price was $455.
Phenom II X4 925
The Phenom II X4 925 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 11 May 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Deneb (2009−2011) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,261 points. Launch price was $160.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon E5430 and Phenom II X4 925 share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 0.67 GHz on the Xeon E5430 versus 2.8 GHz on the Phenom II X4 925 — a 122.8% clock advantage for the Phenom II X4 925 (base: 2.66 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Xeon E5430 uses the Harpertown (2007−2008) architecture (45 nm), while the Phenom II X4 925 uses Deneb (2009−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5430 scores 2,256 against the Phenom II X4 925's 2,261 — a 0.2% lead for the Phenom II X4 925. L3 cache: 12 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon E5430 vs 6 MB (total) on the Phenom II X4 925.
| Feature | Xeon E5430 | Phenom II X4 925 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 0.67 GHz | 2.8 GHz+318% |
| Base Clock | 2.66 GHz | 2.8 GHz+5% |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB L2 Cache+100% | 6 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB (total)+1100% | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 45 nm | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Harpertown (2007−2008) | Deneb (2009−2011) |
| PassMark | 2,256 | 2,261 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5430 uses the LGA771 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Phenom II X4 925 uses AM3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E5430 | Phenom II X4 925 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA771 | AM3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
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