Xeon L5335 vs Phenom II X4 900e
Xeon L5335
Phenom II X4 900e
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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 L5335 is positioned at rank 995 and the Phenom II X4 900e is on rank 373, so the Phenom II X4 900e offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon L5335
Performance Per Dollar Phenom II X4 900e
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon L5335 | Phenom II X4 900e |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($18) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Clovertown (2006−2007) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Deneb (2009−2011) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon L5335 | Phenom II X4 900e |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($18) | ✅ 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 L5335 and Phenom II X4 900e
Xeon L5335
The Xeon L5335 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 13 August 2007 (18 years ago). It is based on the Clovertown (2006−2007) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 4 MB (total). Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: LGA771. Thermal design power (TDP): 50 Watt. Memory support: DDR2, DDR3 Depends on motherboard. Passmark benchmark score: 1,737 points. Launch price was $380.
Phenom II X4 900e
The Phenom II X4 900e is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Deneb (2009−2011) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,727 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon L5335 and Phenom II X4 900e share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Xeon L5335 versus 2.4 GHz on the Phenom II X4 900e — a 18.2% clock advantage for the Phenom II X4 900e (base: 2 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Xeon L5335 uses the Clovertown (2006−2007) architecture (65 nm), while the Phenom II X4 900e uses Deneb (2009−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon L5335 scores 1,737 against the Phenom II X4 900e's 1,727 — a 0.6% lead for the Xeon L5335. L3 cache: 8 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon L5335 vs 6 MB (total) on the Phenom II X4 900e.
| Feature | Xeon L5335 | Phenom II X4 900e |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 2 GHz | 2.4 GHz+20% |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 2.4 GHz+20% |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB L2 Cache+33% | 6 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB (total)+700% | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 65 nm | 45 nm-31% |
| Architecture | Clovertown (2006−2007) | Deneb (2009−2011) |
| PassMark | 1,737 | 1,727 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon L5335 uses the LGA771 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Phenom II X4 900e uses AM3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon L5335 | Phenom II X4 900e |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA771 | AM3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
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