Xeon E7320 vs Phenom X4 9450e
Xeon E7320
Phenom X4 9450e
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 E7320 is positioned at rank 934 and the Phenom X4 9450e is on rank 1093, so the Xeon E7320 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E7320
Performance Per Dollar Phenom X4 9450e
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E7320 | Phenom X4 9450e |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($430) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Agena (2007−2008) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E7320 | Phenom X4 9450e |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($430) |
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 E7320 and Phenom X4 9450e
Xeon E7320
The Xeon E7320 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. Base frequency: 2.13 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB L2 Cache. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA604. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,469 points. Launch price was $800.
Phenom X4 9450e
The Phenom X4 9450e is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Agena (2007−2008) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Max frequency: 2.1 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: AM2+. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,455 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Phenom X4 9450e is built on the Agena (2007−2008) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon E7320 scores 1,469 against the Phenom X4 9450e's 1,455 — a 1% lead for the Xeon E7320. L3 cache: 4 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon E7320 vs 2 MB (total) on the Phenom X4 9450e.
| Feature | Xeon E7320 | Phenom X4 9450e |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | — | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | — | 2.1 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.13 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB L2 Cache+100% | 2 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | — | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 65 nm | 65 nm |
| Architecture | — | Agena (2007−2008) |
| PassMark | 1,469 | 1,455 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E7320 uses the PGA604 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Phenom X4 9450e uses AM2+ (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E7320 | Phenom X4 9450e |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA604 | AM2+ |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
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