Xeon w7-2575X vs Athlon II X3 425

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Aggregate performance score

Athlon II X3 425
2009
3 cores / 3 threads, 95 Watt
0.99
Xeon w7-2575X
2024
22 cores / 44 threads, 250 Watt
38.66
+3805%

Xeon w7-2575X outperforms Athlon II X3 425 by a whopping 3805% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Athlon II X3 425 and Xeon w7-2575X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking247674
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation6.9469.51
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
Power efficiency0.9914.63
Architecture codenameRana (2009−2011)Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024)
Release date20 October 2009 (15 years ago)24 August 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$42$1,689

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Xeon w7-2575X has 902% better value for money than Athlon II X3 425.

Detailed specifications

Athlon II X3 425 and Xeon w7-2575X 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 cores3 (Tri-Core)22 (Docosa-Core)
Performance-coresno data22
Threads344
Base clock speed2.7 GHz3 GHz
Boost clock speed2.7 GHz4.8 GHz
L1 cache128 KB (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache512 KB (per core)2 MB (per core)
L3 cache0 KB45 MB
Chip lithography45 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size169 mm2no data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data76 °C
Number of transistors300 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Athlon II X3 425 and Xeon w7-2575X 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 configuration11
SocketAM3FCLGA4677
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt250 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Athlon II X3 425 and Xeon w7-2575X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® AMX, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512
AES-NI-+
AVX-+
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technologyno data2.0
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data+
TSX-+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Athlon II X3 425 and Xeon w7-2575X technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+
EDBno data+
SGXno data-
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Athlon II X3 425 and Xeon w7-2575X are enumerated here.

VT-dno data+
VT-xno data+
EPTno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Athlon II X3 425 and Xeon w7-2575X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR5-4800
Maximum memory sizeno data2 TB
Max memory channelsno data4
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardOn certain motherboards (Chipset feature)N/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Athlon II X3 425 and Xeon w7-2575X.

PCIe version2.05.0
PCI Express lanesno data64

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.

Athlon II X3 425 0.99
Xeon w7-2575X 38.66
+3805%

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.

Athlon II X3 425 1576
Xeon w7-2575X 61402
+3796%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.99 38.66
Recency 20 October 2009 24 August 2024
Physical cores 3 22
Threads 3 44
Power consumption (TDP) 95 Watt 250 Watt

Athlon II X3 425 has 163.2% lower power consumption.

Xeon w7-2575X, on the other hand, has a 3805.1% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 14 years, and 633.3% more physical cores and 1366.7% more threads.

The Xeon w7-2575X is our recommended choice as it beats the Athlon II X3 425 in performance tests.

Note that Athlon II X3 425 is a desktop processor while Xeon w7-2575X is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Athlon II X3 425 and Xeon w7-2575X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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