Xeon E5540 vs FX-8800P

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Performance Comparison

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Passmark Score

2805

Passmark Score

2833

Performance Difference

FX-8800P is 1.0% faster than Xeon E5540

Benchmarks & Performance Comparison

In this CPU comparison, FX-8800P performs 1.0% better in benchmarks. Below you'll find detailed performance analysis, gaming benchmarks, power consumption data, and specifications to help you decide between Xeon E5540 and FX-8800P.

Both processors are popular choices for gaming PCs. Consider factors like core count, boost clock speeds, power consumption (TDP), and gaming vs productivity performance when choosing between these CPUs.

Technical Specifications

Detailed hardware specifications for Xeon E5540 and FX-8800P

Intel

Xeon E5540

The Xeon E5540 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 March 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Gainestown (2009−2010) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.53 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1366. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,805 points. Launch price was $30.

General Information

Type:server
Designer:Intel
Launch Price:$30
Manufacturer:Intel
Release Date:30 March 2009 (16 years ago)
Architecture Codename:Gainestown (2009−2010)
Performance Ranking Position:2297

Technical Specifications

Cores:4
Threads:8
Die Size:263 mm2
L1 Cache:64 kB (per core)
L2 Cache:256 kB (per core)
L3 Cache:8 MB (total)
Max Frequency:2.8 GHz
64-Bit Support:+
Base Frequency:2.53 GHz
Transistor Count:731 million
Process Technology:45 nm
Max Core Temperature:76 °C
Compatibilidade Com Windows 11:-

Compatibility

Socket:LGA1366
Power Consumption (TDP):80 Watt
Max Processors In Config:2

Memory

RAM Types:DDR3
Memory Channels:3
Memory Bandwidth:25.6 GB/s
ECC Memory Support:+
Max Memory Capacity:144 GB
AMD

FX-8800P

The FX-8800P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2 June 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Carrizo (2015−2018) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP4. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 2,833 points.

General Information

Type:Para notebooks
Series:AMD Carrizo
Designer:AMD
Manufacturer:GlobalFoundries
Release Date:2 June 2015 (10 years ago)
Architecture Codename:Carrizo (2015−2018)
Performance Ranking Position:2291

Technical Specifications

Cores:4
Threads:4
Die Size:250 mm2
L2 Cache:2048 kB
Max Frequency:3.4 GHz
64-Bit Support:+
Base Frequency:2.1 GHz
Transistor Count:3,100 million
Process Technology:28 nm
Max Core Temperature:90 °C
Compatibilidade Com Windows 11:-

Compatibility

Socket:FP4
Power Consumption (TDP):15 Watt
Max Processors In Config:1

Memory

RAM Types:DDR3-2133
Memory Channels:2

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