Xeon X3440 vs Athlon X4 850
Xeon X3440
Athlon X4 850
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 X3440 is positioned at rank 782 and the Athlon X4 850 is on rank 539, so the Athlon X4 850 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon X3440
Performance Per Dollar Athlon X4 850
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon X3440 | Athlon X4 850 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($16) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Lynnfield (2009−2010) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Godaveri (2014−2016) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon X3440 | Athlon X4 850 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+26%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($16) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($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 X3440 and Athlon X4 850
Xeon X3440
The Xeon X3440 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 September 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Lynnfield (2009−2010) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.53 GHz, with boost up to 2.93 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1156. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-800, DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333. Passmark benchmark score: 2,769 points. Launch price was $215.
Athlon X4 850
The Athlon X4 850 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Godaveri (2014−2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FM2+. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 2,756 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Xeon X3440 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, matching the Athlon X4 850's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.93 GHz on the Xeon X3440 versus 3.9 GHz on the Athlon X4 850 — a 28.4% clock advantage for the Athlon X4 850 (base: 2.53 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Xeon X3440 uses the Lynnfield (2009−2010) architecture (45 nm), while the Athlon X4 850 uses Godaveri (2014−2016) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon X3440 scores 2,769 against the Athlon X4 850's 2,756 — a 0.5% lead for the Xeon X3440.
| Feature | Xeon X3440 | Athlon X4 850 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 2.93 GHz | 3.9 GHz+33% |
| Base Clock | 2.53 GHz | 3.2 GHz+26% |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total) | — |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 4 MB+1500% |
| Process | 45 nm | 28 nm-38% |
| Architecture | Lynnfield (2009−2010) | Godaveri (2014−2016) |
| PassMark | 2,769 | 2,756 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon X3440 uses the LGA1156 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Athlon X4 850 uses FM2+ (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon X3440 | Athlon X4 850 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1156 | FM2+ |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-2133 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon X3440) / AMD-V (Athlon X4 850). Primary use case: Athlon X4 850 targets Desktop.
| Feature | Xeon X3440 | Athlon X4 850 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | Yes |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Desktop |
Value Analysis
The Xeon X3440 launched at $215 MSRP, while the Athlon X4 850 debuted at $77. At current prices ($16 vs $20), the Xeon X3440 is $4 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon X3440 delivers 173.1 pts/$ vs 137.8 pts/$ for the Athlon X4 850 — making the Xeon X3440 the 22.7% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon X3440 | Athlon X4 850 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $215 | $77-64% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $16-20% | $20 |
| Performance per Dollar | 173.1+26% | 137.8 |
| Release Date | 2009 | 2015 |
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