Xeon E5462 vs Phenom II X4 920
Xeon E5462
Phenom II X4 920
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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 E5462 is positioned at rank 955 and the Phenom II X4 920 is on rank 289, so the Phenom II X4 920 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5462
Performance Per Dollar Phenom II X4 920
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5462 | Phenom II X4 920 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($45) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Harpertown (2007−2008) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Deneb (2009−2011) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5462 | Phenom II X4 920 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($45) | ✅ 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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5462 and Phenom II X4 920
Xeon E5462
The Xeon E5462 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 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 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: 2,213 points. Launch price was $797.
Phenom II X4 920
The Phenom II X4 920 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 8 January 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): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,202 points. Launch price was $90.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon E5462 and Phenom II X4 920 share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.8 GHz on the Xeon E5462 versus 2.8 GHz on the Phenom II X4 920 — identical boost frequencies (base: 2.8 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Xeon E5462 uses the Harpertown (2007−2008) architecture (45 nm), while the Phenom II X4 920 uses Deneb (2009−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5462 scores 2,213 against the Phenom II X4 920's 2,202 — a 0.5% lead for the Xeon E5462. L3 cache: 12 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon E5462 vs 6 MB (total) on the Phenom II X4 920.
| Feature | Xeon E5462 | Phenom II X4 920 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 2.8 GHz | 2.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.8 GHz | 2.8 GHz |
| 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 | 2,213 | 2,202 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 363 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 1,239 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5462 uses the LGA771 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Phenom II X4 920 uses AM3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E5462 | Phenom II X4 920 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA771 | AM3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR2 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x (Xeon E5462) / not specified (Phenom II X4 920). Primary use case: Xeon E5462 targets Server. Direct competitor: Xeon E5462 rivals Athlon 64 X2 4000+.
| Feature | Xeon E5462 | Phenom II X4 920 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x | — |
| Target Use | Server | — |
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