Xeon X7460 vs Athlon Gold 7220U

Xeon X7460

6 Cores6 Thrd130 WWMax: 0.67 GHz2008

Athlon Gold 7220U

2 Cores4 Thrd15 WWMax: 3.7 GHz2022

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon X7460

6 / 6

4,803

0.0%

4,904

+2.1%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

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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 X7460 is positioned at rank 571 and the Athlon Gold 7220U is on rank 655, so the Xeon X7460 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 X7460

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

8652%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

1634%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

1451%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

1121%

#348

Xeon Gold 6426Y

MSRP: $2145|Avg: N/A

98%

#349

EPYC 4565P

MSRP: $2730|Avg: $1980

98%

#351

Xeon W-2295

MSRP: $1333|Avg: $1400

97%

#571

Xeon X7460

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#573

Xeon E7450

MSRP: $417|Avg: $80

99%

#575

Xeon E3-1225 v3

MSRP: $224|Avg: $29

99%

#577

Xeon E5-1620 v3

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

99%

#583

Xeon E3-1245 v2

MSRP: $273|Avg: $204

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Athlon Gold 7220U

#643

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

898%

#644

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

884%

#645

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

812%

#646

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

808%

#647

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

801%

#649

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

773%

#650

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

742%

#651

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

740%

#652

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

720%

#655

Athlon Gold 7220U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#662

Athlon II P360

MSRP: $60|Avg: $10

99%

#665

Athlon X2 QL-64

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

99%

#666

Core 3 N350

MSRP: $225|Avg: $220

99%

#668

FX-7500

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

98%

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 Athlon Gold 7220U (2022) utilizes 6 nm technology and **DDR5 Dual-channel**, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon X7460	Athlon Gold 7220U
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Dunnington (2008) / 45 nm)	✨ Modern (Mendocino (Zen 2) (2022−2023) / 6 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon X7460 (2008) relies on 45 nm technology and DDR2, DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon X7460	Athlon Gold 7220U
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 X7460 Benchmark Check

Athlon Gold 7220U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon X7460 and Athlon Gold 7220U

Xeon X7460

The Xeon X7460 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 15 September 2008 (17 years ago). It is based on the Dunnington (2008) architecture. It features 6 cores and 6 threads. Base frequency is 2.66 GHz, with boost up to 0.67 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 3 MB (per module). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: PGA604. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 4,803 points. Launch price was $2,729.

Athlon Gold 7220U

The Athlon Gold 7220U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Mendocino (Zen 2) (2022−2023) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 6 nm process technology. Socket: FT6. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR5 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 4,904 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

The Xeon X7460 packs 6 cores / 6 threads, while the Athlon Gold 7220U offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Xeon X7460 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 0.67 GHz on the Xeon X7460 versus 3.7 GHz on the Athlon Gold 7220U — a 138.7% clock advantage for the Athlon Gold 7220U (base: 2.66 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Xeon X7460 uses the Dunnington (2008) architecture (45 nm), while the Athlon Gold 7220U uses Mendocino (Zen 2) (2022−2023) (6 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon X7460 scores 4,803 against the Athlon Gold 7220U's 4,904 — a 2.1% lead for the Athlon Gold 7220U. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Xeon X7460 vs 4 MB (total) on the Athlon Gold 7220U.

Feature	Xeon X7460	Athlon Gold 7220U
Cores / Threads	6 / 6+200%	2 / 4
Boost Clock	0.67 GHz	3.7 GHz+452%
Base Clock	2.66 GHz+11%	2.4 GHz
L3 Cache	16 MB (total)+300%	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	3 MB (per module)+500%	512 kB (per core)
Process	45 nm	6 nm-87%
Architecture	Dunnington (2008)	Mendocino (Zen 2) (2022−2023)
PassMark	4,803	4,904+2%

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon X7460 uses the PGA604 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Athlon Gold 7220U uses FT6 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR2-667 on the Xeon X7460 versus 5500 on the Athlon Gold 7220U — the Athlon Gold 7220U supports 199.9% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Memory channels: 4 (Xeon X7460) vs 2 (Athlon Gold 7220U). Chipset compatibility: Intel 7300 (Xeon X7460) and FT6 (Athlon Gold 7220U).

Feature	Xeon X7460	Athlon Gold 7220U
Socket	PGA604	FT6
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 4.0+100%
Max RAM Speed	DDR2-667	5500+274900%
Max RAM Capacity	—	16
RAM Channels	4+100%	2
ECC Support	✅	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	4

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x (Xeon X7460) vs true (Athlon Gold 7220U). The Athlon Gold 7220U includes integrated graphics (Radeon 610M), while the Xeon X7460 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Xeon X7460 targets Server. Direct competitor: Xeon X7460 rivals Core i7-980X; Athlon Gold 7220U rivals Core i3-1115G4.