CPU
GPU
Xeon X3450
Athlon II X4 620e
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 X3450 is positioned at rank 813 and the Athlon II X4 620e is on rank 605, so the Athlon II X4 620e offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon X3450
Performance Per Dollar Athlon II X4 620e
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon X3450 | Athlon II X4 620e |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($39) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($40) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Lynnfield (2009−2010) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Propus (2009−2011) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon X3450 | Athlon II X4 620e |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+2%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($39) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($40) |
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 X3450 and Athlon II X4 620e
Xeon X3450
The Xeon X3450 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 2.66 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 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: 2,877 points. Launch price was $241.
Athlon II X4 620e
The Athlon II X4 620e is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Propus (2009−2011) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,906 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Xeon X3450 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, matching the Athlon II X4 620e's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Xeon X3450 versus 2.6 GHz on the Athlon II X4 620e — a 20.7% clock advantage for the Xeon X3450 (base: 2.66 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Xeon X3450 uses the Lynnfield (2009−2010) architecture (45 nm), while the Athlon II X4 620e uses Propus (2009−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon X3450 scores 2,877 against the Athlon II X4 620e's 2,906 — a 1% lead for the Athlon II X4 620e. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Xeon X3450 vs 0 kB on the Athlon II X4 620e.
| Feature | Xeon X3450 | Athlon II X4 620e |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz+23% | 2.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.66 GHz+2% | 2.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total) | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 512 kB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 45 nm | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Lynnfield (2009−2010) | Propus (2009−2011) |
| PassMark | 2,877 | 2,906+1% |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon X3450 uses the LGA1156 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Athlon II X4 620e uses AM3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon X3450 | Athlon II X4 620e |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1156 | AM3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 0 |
Value Analysis
The Xeon X3450 launched at $241 MSRP, while the Athlon II X4 620e debuted at $99. At current prices ($39 vs $40), the Xeon X3450 is $1 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon X3450 delivers 73.8 pts/$ vs 72.7 pts/$ for the Athlon II X4 620e — making the Xeon X3450 the 1.5% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon X3450 | Athlon II X4 620e |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $241 | $99-59% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $39-3% | $40 |
| Performance per Dollar | 73.8+2% | 72.7 |
| Release Date | 2009 | 2011 |
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