Xeon X5460 vs FX-7600P

CPU

GPU

Xeon X5460

4 Cores4 Thrd120 WWMax: 0.17 GHz2007

FX-7600P

4 Cores4 Thrd35 WWMax: 3.6 GHz2014

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon X5460

4 / 4

2,582

+1.0%

2,557

0.0%

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 FX-7600P is on rank 939, so the Xeon X5460 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 FX-7600P

#927

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1721%

#928

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1696%

#929

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1557%

#930

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1550%

#931

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1535%

#933

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1483%

#934

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1422%

#935

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1419%

#936

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1381%

#939

FX-7600P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

100%

#940

Athlon II M300

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

100%

#944

Athlon Neo X2 L335

MSRP: $80|Avg: $15

98%

#945

Core i7-3610QE

MSRP: $315|Avg: $105

97%

#948

A8-8600P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

96%

#950

FX-9800P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

96%

#951

Celeron 1020E

MSRP: $86|Avg: $20

96%

#954

Core i7-5850EQ

MSRP: $435|Avg: $370

95%

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 FX-7600P (2014) utilizes 28 nm technology and DDR3-2133, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon X5460	FX-7600P
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($45)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Harpertown (2007−2008) / 45 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Kaveri (2014−2015) / 28 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	FX-7600P
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($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 X5460 Benchmark Check

FX-7600P Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon X5460 and FX-7600P

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.

FX-7600P

The FX-7600P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 June 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Kaveri (2014−2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L2 cache: 4096 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 2,557 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

Both the Xeon X5460 and FX-7600P share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 0.17 GHz on the Xeon X5460 versus 3.6 GHz on the FX-7600P — a 182% clock advantage for the FX-7600P (base: 3.16 GHz vs 2.7 GHz). The Xeon X5460 uses the Harpertown (2007−2008) architecture (45 nm), while the FX-7600P uses Kaveri (2014−2015) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon X5460 scores 2,582 against the FX-7600P's 2,557 — a 1% lead for the Xeon X5460.

Feature	Xeon X5460	FX-7600P
Cores / Threads	4 / 4	4 / 4
Boost Clock	0.17 GHz	3.6 GHz+2018%
Base Clock	3.16 GHz+17%	2.7 GHz
L3 Cache	12 MB L2 Cache	—
L2 Cache	6 MB (total)+50%	4096 kB
Process	45 nm	28 nm-38%
Architecture	Harpertown (2007−2008)	Kaveri (2014−2015)
PassMark	2,582	2,557