Xeon E5520 vs Pentium Gold 4415Y

Xeon E5520

4 Cores8 Thrd80 WWMax: 2.53 GHz2009

Pentium Gold 4415Y

2 Cores4 Thrd6 WWMax: 1.6 GHz2017

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon E5520

4 / 8

2,541

+0.8%

2,521

0.0%

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 Pentium Gold 4415Y is on rank 908, so the Xeon E5520 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5520

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

16351%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

3087%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

2743%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

2119%

#456

EPYC 9575F

MSRP: $11791|Avg: $9238

99%

#457

EPYC 7642

MSRP: $4775|Avg: $850

98%

#458

EPYC 7573X

MSRP: $5590|Avg: $3580

98%

#459

Xeon Platinum 8568Y+

MSRP: $6497|Avg: $6497

96%

#788

Xeon E5520

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#796

Xeon E-2276M

MSRP: $939|Avg: $124

98%

#797

Xeon W3580

MSRP: $294|Avg: $30

97%

#798

Xeon W3690

MSRP: $583|Avg: $140

97%

#800

Xeon E5-2428L

MSRP: $692|Avg: $42

97%

#803

Opteron 6380

MSRP: $551|Avg: $111

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium Gold 4415Y

#896

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1571%

#897

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1548%

#898

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1421%

#899

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1414%

#900

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1401%

#902

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1353%

#903

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1298%

#904

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1296%

#905

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1261%

#908

Pentium Gold 4415Y

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#911

Core i7-6820HK

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

99%

#912

Athlon II Neo K325

MSRP: $60|Avg: $25

99%

#919

Core i5-8365UE

MSRP: $297|Avg: $297

98%

#921

A6 Pro-7050B

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

97%

#923

Athlon II N370

MSRP: $60|Avg: $10

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Pentium Gold 4415Y (2017) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon E5520	Pentium Gold 4415Y
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Gainestown (2009−2010) / 45 nm)	✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5520 (2009) relies on 45 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon E5520	Pentium Gold 4415Y
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Xeon E5520 Benchmark Check

Pentium Gold 4415Y Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5520 and Pentium Gold 4415Y

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.

Pentium Gold 4415Y

The Pentium Gold 4415Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 June 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 1.6 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1515. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,521 points. Launch price was $161.

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Processing Power

The Xeon E5520 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Pentium Gold 4415Y offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Xeon E5520 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.53 GHz on the Xeon E5520 versus 1.6 GHz on the Pentium Gold 4415Y — a 45% clock advantage for the Xeon E5520 (base: 2.26 GHz vs 1.6 GHz). The Xeon E5520 uses the Gainestown (2009−2010) architecture (45 nm), while the Pentium Gold 4415Y uses Kaby Lake (2016−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5520 scores 2,541 against the Pentium Gold 4415Y's 2,521 — a 0.8% lead for the Xeon E5520. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Xeon E5520 vs 2 MB on the Pentium Gold 4415Y.

Feature	Xeon E5520	Pentium Gold 4415Y
Cores / Threads	4 / 8+100%	2 / 4
Boost Clock	2.53 GHz+58%	1.6 GHz
Base Clock	2.26 GHz+41%	1.6 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)+300%	2 MB
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	512 kB+100%
Process	45 nm	14 nm-69%
Architecture	Gainestown (2009−2010)	Kaby Lake (2016−2019)
PassMark	2,541	2,521

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E5520 uses the LGA1366 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium Gold 4415Y uses FCBGA1515 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.