Xeon E5520 vs FX-7600P
Xeon E5520
FX-7600P
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 E5520 is positioned at rank 788 and the FX-7600P is on rank 939, so the Xeon E5520 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5520
Performance Per Dollar FX-7600P
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5520 | FX-7600P |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($45) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Gainestown (2009−2010) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Kaveri (2014−2015) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5520 | FX-7600P |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($45) |
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 E5520 and FX-7600P
Xeon E5520
The Xeon E5520 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 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.26 GHz, with boost up to 2.53 GHz. L3 cache: 8 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: 2,541 points. Launch price was $19.
FX-7600P
The FX-7600P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 June 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Kaveri (2014−2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L2 cache: 4096 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 2,557 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Xeon E5520 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, matching the FX-7600P's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.53 GHz on the Xeon E5520 versus 3.6 GHz on the FX-7600P — a 34.9% clock advantage for the FX-7600P (base: 2.26 GHz vs 2.7 GHz). The Xeon E5520 uses the Gainestown (2009−2010) architecture (45 nm), while the FX-7600P uses Kaveri (2014−2015) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5520 scores 2,541 against the FX-7600P's 2,557 — a 0.6% lead for the FX-7600P.
| Feature | Xeon E5520 | FX-7600P |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 2.53 GHz | 3.6 GHz+42% |
| Base Clock | 2.26 GHz | 2.7 GHz+19% |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total) | — |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 4096 kB+1500% |
| Process | 45 nm | 28 nm-38% |
| Architecture | Gainestown (2009−2010) | Kaveri (2014−2015) |
| PassMark | 2,541 | 2,557 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5520 uses the LGA1366 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the FX-7600P uses FP3 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E5520 | FX-7600P |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1366 | FP3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
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