Xeon X5272 vs Phenom X4 9450e
Xeon X5272
Phenom X4 9450e
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 X5272 is positioned at rank 1029 and the Phenom X4 9450e is on rank 1093, so the Xeon X5272 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon X5272
Performance Per Dollar Phenom X4 9450e
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon X5272 | Phenom X4 9450e |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($76) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($430) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Agena (2007−2008) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon X5272 | Phenom X4 9450e |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+464%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($76) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($430) |
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 X5272 and Phenom X4 9450e
Xeon X5272
The Xeon X5272 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. Base frequency: 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB L2 Cache. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA771. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,451 points. Launch price was $800.
Phenom X4 9450e
The Phenom X4 9450e is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Agena (2007−2008) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Max frequency: 2.1 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: AM2+. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,455 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Phenom X4 9450e is built on the Agena (2007−2008) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon X5272 scores 1,451 against the Phenom X4 9450e's 1,455 — a 0.3% lead for the Phenom X4 9450e. L3 cache: 6 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon X5272 vs 2 MB (total) on the Phenom X4 9450e.
| Feature | Xeon X5272 | Phenom X4 9450e |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | — | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | — | 2.1 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.4 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB L2 Cache+200% | 2 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | — | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 45 nm-31% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | — | Agena (2007−2008) |
| PassMark | 1,451 | 1,455 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon X5272 uses the LGA771 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Phenom X4 9450e uses AM2+ (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon X5272 | Phenom X4 9450e |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA771 | AM2+ |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR2 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 4 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: true (Xeon X5272) / not specified (Phenom X4 9450e). Primary use case: Xeon X5272 targets Server.
| Feature | Xeon X5272 | Phenom X4 9450e |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | true | — |
| Target Use | Server | — |
Value Analysis
The Xeon X5272 launched at $1172 MSRP, while the Phenom X4 9450e debuted at $450. At current prices ($76 vs $430), the Xeon X5272 is $354 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon X5272 delivers 19.1 pts/$ vs 3.4 pts/$ for the Phenom X4 9450e — making the Xeon X5272 the 139.8% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon X5272 | Phenom X4 9450e |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1172 | $450-62% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $76-82% | $430 |
| Performance per Dollar | 19.1+462% | 3.4 |
| Release Date | 2007 | 2008 |
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