CPU
GPU
Xeon X3450
Athlon X4 750K
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 X4 750K is on rank 576, so the Athlon X4 750K 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 X4 750K
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon X3450 | Athlon X4 750K |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($39) | ✅ More affordable ($17) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Lynnfield (2009−2010) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Trinity (2012−2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon X3450 | Athlon X4 750K |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+130%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($39) | ✅ More affordable ($17) |
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 X4 750K
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 X4 750K
The Athlon X4 750K is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Trinity (2012−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L2 cache: 4 MB (total). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 100 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 2,879 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Xeon X3450 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, matching the Athlon X4 750K's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Xeon X3450 versus 4 GHz on the Athlon X4 750K — a 22.2% clock advantage for the Athlon X4 750K (base: 2.66 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Xeon X3450 uses the Lynnfield (2009−2010) architecture (45 nm), while the Athlon X4 750K uses Trinity (2012−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon X3450 scores 2,877 against the Athlon X4 750K's 2,879 — a 0.1% lead for the Athlon X4 750K.
| Feature | Xeon X3450 | Athlon X4 750K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz | 4 GHz+25% |
| Base Clock | 2.66 GHz | 3.4 GHz+28% |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total) | — |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 4 MB (total)+1500% |
| Process | 45 nm | 32 nm-29% |
| Architecture | Lynnfield (2009−2010) | Trinity (2012−2013) |
| PassMark | 2,877 | 2,879 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon X3450 uses the LGA1156 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Athlon X4 750K uses FM2 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon X3450 | Athlon X4 750K |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1156 | FM2 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1866 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Value Analysis
The Xeon X3450 launched at $241 MSRP, while the Athlon X4 750K debuted at $91. At current prices ($39 vs $17), the Athlon X4 750K is $22 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon X3450 delivers 73.8 pts/$ vs 169.4 pts/$ for the Athlon X4 750K — making the Athlon X4 750K the 78.6% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon X3450 | Athlon X4 750K |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $241 | $91-62% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $39 | $17-56% |
| Performance per Dollar | 73.8 | 169.4+130% |
| Release Date | 2009 | 2012 |
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