Xeon E5607 vs A6-9400
Xeon E5607
A6-9400
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. The Xeon E5607 is positioned at rank #622 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5607
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Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5607 | A6-9400 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($27) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Westmere-EP (2010−2011) / 32 nm) | ✨ Modern (Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5607 | A6-9400 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($27) | ✅ 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5607 and A6-9400
Xeon E5607
The Xeon E5607 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 February 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Westmere-EP (2010−2011) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.26 GHz, with boost up to 0.27 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1366. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,686 points. Launch price was $135.
A6-9400
The A6-9400 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB (total). Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 2,717 points. Launch price was $70.
Processing Power
The Xeon E5607 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the A6-9400 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Xeon E5607 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 0.27 GHz on the Xeon E5607 versus 3.7 GHz on the A6-9400 — a 172.8% clock advantage for the A6-9400 (base: 2.26 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Xeon E5607 uses the Westmere-EP (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the A6-9400 uses Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5607 scores 2,686 against the A6-9400's 2,717 — a 1.1% lead for the A6-9400.
| Feature | Xeon E5607 | A6-9400 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 0.27 GHz | 3.7 GHz+1270% |
| Base Clock | 2.26 GHz | 3.4 GHz+50% |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total) | — |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 1 MB (total)+300% |
| Process | 32 nm | 28 nm-13% |
| Architecture | Westmere-EP (2010−2011) | Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) |
| PassMark | 2,686 | 2,717+1% |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5607 uses the LGA1366 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the A6-9400 uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E5607 | A6-9400 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1366 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 8 |
Advanced Features
The A6-9400 includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon R5), while the Xeon E5607 requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Xeon E5607 | A6-9400 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | AMD Radeon R5 |
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