Xeon X5460 vs 3015e

CPU

GPU

Xeon X5460

4 Cores4 Thrd120 WWMax: 0.17 GHz2007

3015e

2 Cores4 Thrd1 WWMax: 2.3 GHz2020

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon X5460

4 / 4

2,582

0.0%

2,618

+1.4%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

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 X5460 is positioned at rank 778 and the 3015e is on rank 416, so the 3015e 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 X5460

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

16098%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

3039%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

2700%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

2086%

#450

EPYC 7663

MSRP: $6366|Avg: $6366

100%

#450

EPYC 9565

MSRP: $10486|Avg: $8233

100%

#452

EPYC 9755

MSRP: $12984|Avg: $10931

99%

#454

Xeon Platinum 8368

MSRP: $7214|Avg: $429

99%

#456

EPYC 9575F

MSRP: $11791|Avg: $9238

97%

#778

Xeon X5460

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#781

Xeon X3440

MSRP: $215|Avg: $16

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar 3015e

#125

Core i7-13700H

MSRP: $502|Avg: N/A

99%

#404

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

560%

#405

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

552%

#406

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

507%

#407

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

505%

#408

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

500%

#410

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

483%

#411

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

463%

#412

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

462%

#413

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

450%

#416

3015e

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#421

Core i5-9400H

MSRP: $182|Avg: N/A

99%

#426

Celeron 2981U

MSRP: $137|Avg: N/A

99%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The 3015e (2020) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon X5460	3015e
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Harpertown (2007−2008) / 45 nm)	✨ Modern (Pollock (Zen) (2020) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon X5460 (2007) relies on 45 nm technology and **DDR2, DDR3 Depends on motherboard**, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon X5460	3015e
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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 X5460 Benchmark Check

3015e Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon X5460 and 3015e

Xeon X5460

The Xeon X5460 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 November 2007 (18 years ago). It is based on the Harpertown (2007−2008) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.16 GHz, with boost up to 0.17 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 6 MB (total). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA771. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR2, DDR3 Depends on motherboard. Passmark benchmark score: 2,582 points. Launch price was $1,172.

3015e

The 3015e is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Pollock (Zen) (2020) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.3 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FT5. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB + 4 MB. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 2,618 points. Launch price was $50.

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Processing Power

The Xeon X5460 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the 3015e offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Xeon X5460 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 0.17 GHz on the Xeon X5460 versus 2.3 GHz on the 3015e — a 172.5% clock advantage for the 3015e (base: 3.16 GHz vs 1.2 GHz). The Xeon X5460 uses the Harpertown (2007−2008) architecture (45 nm), while the 3015e uses Pollock (Zen) (2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon X5460 scores 2,582 against the 3015e's 2,618 — a 1.4% lead for the 3015e. L3 cache: 12 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon X5460 vs 4 MB on the 3015e.

Feature	Xeon X5460	3015e
Cores / Threads	4 / 4+100%	2 / 4
Boost Clock	0.17 GHz	2.3 GHz+1253%
Base Clock	3.16 GHz+163%	1.2 GHz
L3 Cache	12 MB L2 Cache+200%	4 MB
L2 Cache	6 MB (total)+500%	1 MB
Process	45 nm	14 nm-69%
Architecture	Harpertown (2007−2008)	Pollock (Zen) (2020)
PassMark	2,582	2,618+1%

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon X5460 uses the LGA771 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the 3015e uses FT5 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon X5460	3015e
Socket	LGA771	FT5
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed	—	1600
Max RAM Capacity	—	16
RAM Channels	—	1
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	8

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Xeon X5460) / true (3015e). The 3015e includes integrated graphics (Vega 3), while the Xeon X5460 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: 3015e rivals Celeron N4120.