Xeon X3480 vs FX-9830P

Xeon X3480

4 Cores8 Thrd95 WWMax: 3.73 GHz2010

FX-9830P

4 Cores4 Thrd35 WWMax: 3.7 GHz2016

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon X3480

4 / 8

3,327

+0.9%

3,298

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

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 X3480 is positioned at rank 981 and the FX-9830P is on rank 835, so the FX-9830P 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 X3480

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

38203%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

7213%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

6408%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

4951%

#981

Xeon X3480

MSRP: $612|Avg: $48

100%

#982

Xeon E5-2687W

MSRP: $1885|Avg: $70

98%

#983

Xeon E5-4610

MSRP: $1219|Avg: $50

97%

#985

Xeon X7550

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $1400

97%

#986

Xeon E7540

MSRP: $1980|Avg: $146

96%

#987

Xeon E7530

MSRP: $1391|Avg: $146

96%

#988

Xeon E5-4627 v4

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $200

95%

#989

Xeon E5-4627 v3

MSRP: $2225|Avg: $200

94%

#990

Xeon X5660

MSRP: $1219|Avg: $10

90%

#991

Xeon E5-2667

MSRP: $1552|Avg: $31

88%

#992

Xeon E5-2690

MSRP: $2057|Avg: $150

87%

#993

Xeon E3-1565L v5

MSRP: $1552|Avg: $120

87%

#994

Xeon L5640

MSRP: $996|Avg: N/A

86%

#995

Xeon E5-4627 v2

MSRP: $2061|Avg: $70

84%

#996

Xeon L5335

MSRP: $380|Avg: $18

84%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar FX-9830P

#823

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1334%

#824

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1315%

#825

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1207%

#826

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1201%

#827

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1190%

#829

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1150%

#830

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1102%

#831

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1101%

#832

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1071%

#835

FX-9830P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

100%

#836

Celeron M P4600

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

100%

#838

Celeron 887

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

99%

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 FX-9830P (2016) utilizes 28 nm technology and DDR3, DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon X3480	FX-9830P
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($48)	✅ More affordable ($45)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Lynnfield (2009−2010) / 45 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) / 28 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon X3480 (2010) 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 X3480	FX-9830P
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+6%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($48)	✅ More affordable ($45)

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 X3480 Benchmark Check

FX-9830P Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon X3480 and FX-9830P

Xeon X3480

The Xeon X3480 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 May 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Lynnfield (2009−2010) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.06 GHz, with boost up to 3.73 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: 3,327 points. Launch price was $612.

FX-9830P

The FX-9830P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 31 May 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB (per module). Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP4. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 3,298 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Xeon X3480 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, matching the FX-9830P's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.73 GHz on the Xeon X3480 versus 3.7 GHz on the FX-9830P — a 0.8% clock advantage for the Xeon X3480 (base: 3.06 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Xeon X3480 uses the Lynnfield (2009−2010) architecture (45 nm), while the FX-9830P uses Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon X3480 scores 3,327 against the FX-9830P's 3,298 — a 0.9% lead for the Xeon X3480.

Feature	Xeon X3480	FX-9830P
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 4
Boost Clock	3.73 GHz	3.7 GHz
Base Clock	3.06 GHz+2%	3 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)	—
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	1 MB (per module)+300%
Process	45 nm	28 nm-38%
Architecture	Lynnfield (2009−2010)	Bristol Ridge (2016−2019)
PassMark	3,327	3,298

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon X3480 uses the LGA1156 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the FX-9830P uses FP4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon X3480	FX-9830P
Socket	LGA1156	FP4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%

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Value Analysis

The Xeon X3480 launched at $612 MSRP, while the FX-9830P debuted at $150. At current prices ($48 vs $45), the FX-9830P is $3 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon X3480 delivers 69.3 pts/$ vs 73.3 pts/$ for the FX-9830P — making the FX-9830P the 5.6% better value option.