CPU
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Xeon E5506
Athlon II X4 610e
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 E5506 is positioned at rank 875 and the Athlon II X4 610e is on rank 925, so the Xeon E5506 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5506
Performance Per Dollar Athlon II X4 610e
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5506 | Athlon II X4 610e |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Gainestown (2009−2010) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Propus (2009−2011) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5506 | Athlon II X4 610e |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) |
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 E5506 and Athlon II X4 610e
Xeon E5506
The Xeon E5506 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 March 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Gainestown (2009−2010) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.13 GHz, with boost up to 0.13 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1366. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,961 points. Launch price was $43.
Athlon II X4 610e
The Athlon II X4 610e is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 11 May 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Propus (2009−2011) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,959 points. Launch price was $70.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon E5506 and Athlon II X4 610e share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 0.13 GHz on the Xeon E5506 versus 2.4 GHz on the Athlon II X4 610e — a 179.4% clock advantage for the Athlon II X4 610e (base: 2.13 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Xeon E5506 uses the Gainestown (2009−2010) architecture (45 nm), while the Athlon II X4 610e uses Propus (2009−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5506 scores 1,961 against the Athlon II X4 610e's 1,959 — a 0.1% lead for the Xeon E5506. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Xeon E5506 vs 0 kB on the Athlon II X4 610e.
| Feature | Xeon E5506 | Athlon II X4 610e |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 0.13 GHz | 2.4 GHz+1746% |
| Base Clock | 2.13 GHz | 2.4 GHz+13% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 512 kB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 45 nm | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Gainestown (2009−2010) | Propus (2009−2011) |
| PassMark | 1,961 | 1,959 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5506 uses the LGA1366 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Athlon II X4 610e uses AM3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E5506 | Athlon II X4 610e |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1366 | AM3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon E5506) / AMD-V (Athlon II X4 610e).
| Feature | Xeon E5506 | Athlon II X4 610e |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
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