Xeon X5355 vs Phenom II X4 810
Xeon X5355
Phenom II X4 810
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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 X5355 is positioned at rank 1032 and the Phenom II X4 810 is on rank 312, so the Phenom II X4 810 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon X5355
Performance Per Dollar Phenom II X4 810
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon X5355 | Phenom II X4 810 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($4,000) | ✅ More affordable ($175) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Clovertown (2006−2007) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Deneb (2009−2011) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon X5355 | Phenom II X4 810 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+2182%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($4,000) | ✅ More affordable ($175) |
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 X5355 and Phenom II X4 810
Xeon X5355
The Xeon X5355 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 November 2006 (19 years ago). It is based on the Clovertown (2006−2007) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.66 GHz, with boost up to 0.67 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 4 MB (total). Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: LGA771. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR2, DDR3 Depends on motherboard. Passmark benchmark score: 2,039 points. Launch price was $1,172.
Phenom II X4 810
The Phenom II X4 810 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 9 February 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Deneb (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: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,036 points. Launch price was $116.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon X5355 and Phenom II X4 810 share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 0.67 GHz on the Xeon X5355 versus 2.6 GHz on the Phenom II X4 810 — a 118% clock advantage for the Phenom II X4 810 (base: 2.66 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Xeon X5355 uses the Clovertown (2006−2007) architecture (65 nm), while the Phenom II X4 810 uses Deneb (2009−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon X5355 scores 2,039 against the Phenom II X4 810's 2,036 — a 0.1% lead for the Xeon X5355. L3 cache: 8 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon X5355 vs 4 MB (total) on the Phenom II X4 810.
| Feature | Xeon X5355 | Phenom II X4 810 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 0.67 GHz | 2.6 GHz+288% |
| Base Clock | 2.66 GHz+2% | 2.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB L2 Cache+100% | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB (total)+700% | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 65 nm | 45 nm-31% |
| Architecture | Clovertown (2006−2007) | Deneb (2009−2011) |
| PassMark | 2,039 | 2,036 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon X5355 uses the LGA771 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Phenom II X4 810 uses AM3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon X5355 | Phenom II X4 810 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA771 | AM3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
Value Analysis
The Xeon X5355 launched at $4491 MSRP, while the Phenom II X4 810 debuted at $175.
| Feature | Xeon X5355 | Phenom II X4 810 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $4491 | $175-96% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $4000 | — |
| Release Date | 2006 | 2009 |
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