Xeon E5607 vs Athlon II X4 740
Xeon E5607
Athlon II X4 740
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 E5607 is positioned at rank 622 and the Athlon II X4 740 is on rank 522, so the Athlon II X4 740 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5607
Performance Per Dollar Athlon II X4 740
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5607 | Athlon II X4 740 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($27) | ✅ More affordable ($20) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Westmere-EP (2010−2011) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Piledriver / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5607 | Athlon II X4 740 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+35%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($27) | ✅ More affordable ($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 E5607 and Athlon II X4 740
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.
Athlon II X4 740
The Athlon II X4 740 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 1 October 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Piledriver architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 watt. Passmark benchmark score: 2,677 points. Launch price was $71.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon E5607 and Athlon II X4 740 share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 0.27 GHz on the Xeon E5607 versus 3.7 GHz on the Athlon II X4 740 — a 172.8% clock advantage for the Athlon II X4 740 (base: 2.26 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Xeon E5607 uses the Westmere-EP (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the Athlon II X4 740 uses Piledriver (32 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5607 scores 2,686 against the Athlon II X4 740's 2,677 — a 0.3% lead for the Xeon E5607.
| Feature | Xeon E5607 | Athlon II X4 740 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 0.27 GHz | 3.7 GHz+1270% |
| Base Clock | 2.26 GHz | 3.2 GHz+42% |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total) | — |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 4 MB+1500% |
| Process | 32 nm | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Westmere-EP (2010−2011) | Piledriver |
| PassMark | 2,686 | 2,677 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5607 uses the LGA1366 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Athlon II X4 740 uses FM2 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E5607 | Athlon II X4 740 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1366 | FM2 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1866 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Value Analysis
The Xeon E5607 launched at $135 MSRP, while the Athlon II X4 740 debuted at $71. At current prices ($27 vs $20), the Athlon II X4 740 is $7 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E5607 delivers 99.5 pts/$ vs 133.8 pts/$ for the Athlon II X4 740 — making the Athlon II X4 740 the 29.5% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon E5607 | Athlon II X4 740 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $135 | $71-47% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $27 | $20-26% |
| Performance per Dollar | 99.5 | 133.8+34% |
| Release Date | 2011 | 2012 |
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