Xeon L5639 vs FX-6330
Xeon L5639
FX-6330
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 L5639 is positioned at rank 595 and the FX-6330 is on rank 494, so the FX-6330 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon L5639
Performance Per Dollar FX-6330
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon L5639 | FX-6330 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($25) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Westmere-EP (2010−2011) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Vishera (2012−2015) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon L5639 | FX-6330 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($25) |
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 L5639 and FX-6330
Xeon L5639
The Xeon L5639 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Westmere-EP (2010−2011) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.133 GHz, with boost up to 2.67 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1366. Thermal design power (TDP): 60 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 4,419 points. Launch price was $800.
FX-6330
The FX-6330 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 15 December 2015 (9 years ago). It is based on the Vishera (2012−2015) architecture. It features 6 cores and 6 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 6 MB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: AM3+. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 4,433 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Xeon L5639 packs 6 cores / 12 threads, matching the FX-6330's 6 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.67 GHz on the Xeon L5639 versus 4.2 GHz on the FX-6330 — a 44.5% clock advantage for the FX-6330 (base: 2.133 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Xeon L5639 uses the Westmere-EP (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the FX-6330 uses Vishera (2012−2015) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon L5639 scores 4,419 against the FX-6330's 4,433 — a 0.3% lead for the FX-6330. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Xeon L5639 vs 8 MB (total) on the FX-6330.
| Feature | Xeon L5639 | FX-6330 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 6 / 6 |
| Boost Clock | 2.67 GHz | 4.2 GHz+57% |
| Base Clock | 2.133 GHz | 3.6 GHz+69% |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB (total)+50% | 8 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 6 MB+2300% |
| Process | 32 nm | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Westmere-EP (2010−2011) | Vishera (2012−2015) |
| PassMark | 4,419 | 4,433 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon L5639 uses the LGA1366 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the FX-6330 uses AM3+ (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon L5639 | FX-6330 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1366 | AM3+ |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+100% | PCIe 2.0 |
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