Xeon L5240 vs Phenom X4 9100e
Xeon L5240
Phenom X4 9100e
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 L5240 is positioned at rank 951 and the Phenom X4 9100e is on rank 453, so the Phenom X4 9100e offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon L5240
Performance Per Dollar Phenom X4 9100e
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon L5240 | Phenom X4 9100e |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($35) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Agena (2007−2008) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon L5240 | Phenom X4 9100e |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($35) |
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 L5240 and Phenom X4 9100e
Xeon L5240
The Xeon L5240 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. Base frequency: 3 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB L2 Cache. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA771. Thermal design power (TDP): 40 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,337 points. Launch price was $800.
Phenom X4 9100e
The Phenom X4 9100e 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: 1.8 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: 1,353 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Phenom X4 9100e is built on the Agena (2007−2008) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon L5240 scores 1,337 against the Phenom X4 9100e's 1,353 — a 1.2% lead for the Phenom X4 9100e. L3 cache: 6 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon L5240 vs 2 MB (total) on the Phenom X4 9100e.
| Feature | Xeon L5240 | Phenom X4 9100e |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | — | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | — | 1.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB L2 Cache+200% | 2 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | — | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 45 nm-31% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | — | Agena (2007−2008) |
| PassMark | 1,337 | 1,353+1% |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon L5240 uses the LGA771 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Phenom X4 9100e uses AM2+ (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon L5240 | Phenom X4 9100e |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA771 | AM2+ |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
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