Xeon X3460 vs Atom x5-Z8350

Xeon X3460

4 Cores8 Thrd95 WWMax: 3.46 GHz2009

Atom x5-Z8350

4 Cores4 Thrd−WMax: 1.92 GHz2016

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon X3460

4 / 8

2,955

0.0%

2,979

+0.8%

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 X3460 is positioned at rank 886 and the Atom x5-Z8350 is on rank 231, so the Atom x5-Z8350 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon X3460

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

22227%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

4197%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

3729%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

2880%

#498

Xeon E5-1681 V3

MSRP: $1589|Avg: $200

100%

#499

Xeon W-3275

MSRP: $4449|Avg: $1550

99%

#500

Xeon Gold 6138

MSRP: $2612|Avg: $300

99%

#501

Xeon E5-2690 v4

MSRP: $2090|Avg: $389

99%

#502

Xeon Platinum 8362

MSRP: $6236|Avg: $5740

97%

#503

Xeon W-3275M

MSRP: $4449|Avg: $4449

97%

#504

Xeon E5-2660 v3

MSRP: $1445|Avg: $150

96%

#505

Xeon E5-2679 v4

MSRP: $2702|Avg: $500

96%

#886

Xeon X3460

MSRP: $316|Avg: $25

100%

#893

Xeon E5502

MSRP: $188|Avg: $39

98%

#898

Xeon W-2225

MSRP: $1166|Avg: $150

96%

#900

Xeon E5-2650L v3

MSRP: $1329|Avg: N/A

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Atom x5-Z8350

#219

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

394%

#220

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

388%

#221

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

356%

#222

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

355%

#223

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

351%

#225

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

339%

#226

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

325%

#227

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

325%

#228

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

316%

#231

Atom x5-Z8350

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Atom x5-Z8350 (2016) utilizes 14 nm technology and 4 GB, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon X3460	Atom x5-Z8350
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($25)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Lynnfield (2009−2010) / 45 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Cherry Trail (2015−2016) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon X3460 (2009) relies on 45 nm technology and DDR3-800, DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon X3460	Atom x5-Z8350
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($25)	✅ More affordable ($0)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Xeon X3460 Benchmark Check

Atom x5-Z8350 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon X3460 and Atom x5-Z8350

Xeon X3460

The Xeon X3460 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 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.46 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: 2,955 points. Launch price was $316.

Atom x5-Z8350

The Atom x5-Z8350 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 February 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Cherry Trail (2015−2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.44 GHz, with boost up to 1.92 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: UTFCBGA592. Memory support: 4 GB. Passmark benchmark score: 2,979 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Xeon X3460 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, matching the Atom x5-Z8350's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.46 GHz on the Xeon X3460 versus 1.92 GHz on the Atom x5-Z8350 — a 57.2% clock advantage for the Xeon X3460 (base: 2.8 GHz vs 1.44 GHz). The Xeon X3460 uses the Lynnfield (2009−2010) architecture (45 nm), while the Atom x5-Z8350 uses Cherry Trail (2015−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon X3460 scores 2,955 against the Atom x5-Z8350's 2,979 — a 0.8% lead for the Atom x5-Z8350. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Xeon X3460 vs 0 kB on the Atom x5-Z8350.

Feature	Xeon X3460	Atom x5-Z8350
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 4
Boost Clock	3.46 GHz+80%	1.92 GHz
Base Clock	2.8 GHz+94%	1.44 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)	0 kB
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	2 MB+700%
Process	45 nm	14 nm-69%
Architecture	Lynnfield (2009−2010)	Cherry Trail (2015−2016)
PassMark	2,955	2,979

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon X3460 uses the LGA1156 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Atom x5-Z8350 uses UTFCBGA592 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon X3460	Atom x5-Z8350
Socket	LGA1156	UTFCBGA592
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3L-RS 1600
Max RAM Capacity	—	2 GB
RAM Channels	—	1
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	1