CPU
GPU
Xeon X7460
Xeon E5640
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 Xeon E5640 is on rank 574, 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 Xeon E5640
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon X7460 | Xeon E5640 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Dunnington (2008) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / Standard Node) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon X7460 | Xeon E5640 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 Xeon E5640
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.
Xeon E5640
The Xeon E5640 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. Passmark benchmark score: 4,755 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Xeon X7460 is built on the Dunnington (2008) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon X7460 scores 4,803 against the Xeon E5640's 4,755 — a 1% lead for the Xeon X7460.
| Feature | Xeon X7460 | Xeon E5640 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 6 | — |
| Boost Clock | 0.67 GHz | — |
| Base Clock | 2.66 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB (total) | — |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB (per module) | — |
| Process | 45 nm | — |
| Architecture | Dunnington (2008) | — |
| PassMark | 4,803+1% | 4,755 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x (Xeon X7460) / not specified (Xeon E5640). Primary use case: Xeon X7460 targets Server. Direct competitor: Xeon X7460 rivals Core i7-980X.
| Feature | Xeon X7460 | Xeon E5640 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x | — |
| Target Use | Server | — |
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