Xeon X5492 vs Athlon II X4 620e
Xeon X5492
Athlon II X4 620e
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 X5492 is positioned at rank 730 and the Athlon II X4 620e is on rank 605, so the Athlon II X4 620e offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon X5492
Performance Per Dollar Athlon II X4 620e
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon X5492 | Athlon II X4 620e |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($40) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Propus (2009−2011) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon X5492 | Athlon II X4 620e |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($40) |
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 X5492 and Athlon II X4 620e
Xeon X5492
The Xeon X5492 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. Base frequency: 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB L2 Cache. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA771. Thermal design power (TDP): 150 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 2,912 points. Launch price was $800.
Athlon II X4 620e
The Athlon II X4 620e is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Propus (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: 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: 2,906 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Athlon II X4 620e is built on the Propus (2009−2011) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon X5492 scores 2,912 against the Athlon II X4 620e's 2,906 — a 0.2% lead for the Xeon X5492. L3 cache: 12 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon X5492 vs 0 kB on the Athlon II X4 620e.
| Feature | Xeon X5492 | Athlon II X4 620e |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | — | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | — | 2.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.4 GHz+31% | 2.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB L2 Cache | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | — | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 45 nm | 45 nm |
| Architecture | — | Propus (2009−2011) |
| PassMark | 2,912 | 2,906 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon X5492 uses the LGA771 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Athlon II X4 620e uses AM3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon X5492 | Athlon II X4 620e |
|---|---|---|
| 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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