CPU
GPU
Xeon X7460
FX-8140
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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 X7460 is positioned at rank 571 and the FX-8140 is on rank 759, so the Xeon X7460 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon X7460
Performance Per Dollar FX-8140
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon X7460 | FX-8140 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($120) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Dunnington (2008) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Zambezi (2011−2012) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon X7460 | FX-8140 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($120) |
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 X7460 and FX-8140
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.
FX-8140
The FX-8140 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 23 October 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Zambezi (2011−2012) architecture. It features 8 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 8 MB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: AM3+. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 4,860 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Xeon X7460 packs 6 cores / 6 threads, while the FX-8140 offers 8 cores / 8 threads — the FX-8140 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 0.67 GHz on the Xeon X7460 versus 4.1 GHz on the FX-8140 — a 143.8% clock advantage for the FX-8140 (base: 2.66 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Xeon X7460 uses the Dunnington (2008) architecture (45 nm), while the FX-8140 uses Zambezi (2011−2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon X7460 scores 4,803 against the FX-8140's 4,860 — a 1.2% lead for the FX-8140. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Xeon X7460 vs 8 MB (total) on the FX-8140.
| Feature | Xeon X7460 | FX-8140 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 6 | 8 / 8+33% |
| Boost Clock | 0.67 GHz | 4.1 GHz+512% |
| Base Clock | 2.66 GHz | 3.2 GHz+20% |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB (total)+100% | 8 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB (per module) | 8 MB+167% |
| Process | 45 nm | 32 nm-29% |
| Architecture | Dunnington (2008) | Zambezi (2011−2012) |
| PassMark | 4,803 | 4,860+1% |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon X7460 uses the PGA604 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the FX-8140 uses AM3+ (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon X7460 | FX-8140 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA604 | AM3+ |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR2-667 | — |
| RAM Channels | 4 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x (Xeon X7460) / not specified (FX-8140). Primary use case: Xeon X7460 targets Server. Direct competitor: Xeon X7460 rivals Core i7-980X.
| Feature | Xeon X7460 | FX-8140 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x | — |
| Target Use | Server | — |
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