Xeon X5460 vs FX-4150

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Aggregate performance score

FX-4150
2012
4 cores / 4 threads, 95 Watt
2.15
+29.5%

FX-4150 outperforms Xeon X5460 by a substantial 30% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing FX-4150 and Xeon X5460 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking17771980
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation2.470.33
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
Architecture codenameZambezi (2011−2012)no data
Release date23 October 2012 (11 years ago)1 October 2007 (16 years ago)
Current price$90 $42

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

FX-4150 has 648% better value for money than Xeon X5460.

Detailed specifications

FX-4150 and Xeon X5460 basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores4 (Quad-Core)no data
Threads4no data
Base clock speed3.8 GHz3.16 GHz
Boost clock speed4 GHzno data
L1 cache192 KBno data
L2 cache4 MBno data
L3 cache8 MB (shared)12 MB L2 Cache
Chip lithography32 nm45 nm
Die size315 mm2no data
Maximum core temperatureno data63 °C
Number of transistors1,200 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplierYesNo
VID voltage rangeno data0.85V-1.35V

Compatibility

Information on FX-4150 and Xeon X5460 compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration1no data
SocketAM3+LGA771
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt120 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by FX-4150 and Xeon X5460. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI+no data
FMA+no data
AVX+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
Turbo Boost Technologyno data-
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data-
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoringno data+
Demand Based Switchingno data+
FSB parityno data+
Statusno dataDiscontinued

Security technologies

FX-4150 and Xeon X5460 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data-
EDBno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by FX-4150 and Xeon X5460 are enumerated here.

AMD-V+no data
VT-xno data+
EPTno data-

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by FX-4150 and Xeon X5460. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by FX-4150 and Xeon X5460.

PCIe version2.0no data

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

FX-4150 2.15
+29.5%
Xeon X5460 1.66

FX-4150 outperforms Xeon X5460 by 30% based on our aggregate benchmark results.


Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Benchmark coverage: 68%

FX-4150 3327
+29.5%
Xeon X5460 2569

FX-4150 outperforms Xeon X5460 by 30% in Passmark.

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.15 1.66
Recency 23 October 2012 1 October 2007
Chip lithography 32 nm 45 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 95 Watt 120 Watt

The FX-4150 is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon X5460 in performance tests.

Note that FX-4150 is a desktop processor while Xeon X5460 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between FX-4150 and Xeon X5460, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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