Xeon X5472 vs Athlon II X3 425e
Xeon X5472
Athlon II X3 425e
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 X5472 is positioned at rank 835 and the Athlon II X3 425e is on rank 620, so the Athlon II X3 425e offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon X5472
Performance Per Dollar Athlon II X3 425e
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon X5472 | Athlon II X3 425e |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($58) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Harpertown (2007−2008) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Rana (2009−2011) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon X5472 | Athlon II X3 425e |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($58) |
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 X5472 and Athlon II X3 425e
Xeon X5472
The Xeon X5472 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 GHz, with boost up to 3 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: 2,243 points. Launch price was $958.
Athlon II X3 425e
The Athlon II X3 425e is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Rana (2009−2011) architecture. It features 3 cores and 3 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 2.7 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,239 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Xeon X5472 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Athlon II X3 425e offers 3 cores / 3 threads — the Xeon X5472 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the Xeon X5472 versus 2.7 GHz on the Athlon II X3 425e — a 10.5% clock advantage for the Xeon X5472 (base: 3 GHz vs 2.7 GHz). The Xeon X5472 uses the Harpertown (2007−2008) architecture (45 nm), while the Athlon II X3 425e uses Rana (2009−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon X5472 scores 2,243 against the Athlon II X3 425e's 2,239 — a 0.2% lead for the Xeon X5472. L3 cache: 12 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon X5472 vs 0 kB on the Athlon II X3 425e.
| Feature | Xeon X5472 | Athlon II X3 425e |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+33% | 3 / 3 |
| Boost Clock | 3 GHz+11% | 2.7 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz+11% | 2.7 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB L2 Cache | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB (total)+1100% | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 45 nm | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Harpertown (2007−2008) | Rana (2009−2011) |
| PassMark | 2,243 | 2,239 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon X5472 uses the LGA771 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Athlon II X3 425e uses AM3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon X5472 | Athlon II X3 425e |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA771 | AM3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 0 |
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