A10-5800B
VS
Xeon W3530

A10-5800B vs Xeon W3530

AMD

A10-5800B

4 Cores4 Thrd100 WWMax: 4.2 GHz2012
VS
Intel

Xeon W3530

4 Cores8 Thrd130 WWMax: 3.06 GHz2010

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 A10-5800B is positioned at rank 424 and the Xeon W3530 is on rank 859, so the A10-5800B offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar A10-5800B

#1
Ryzen 9 7950X
MSRP: $194|Avg: $20
6179%
#2
Core i9-10900T
MSRP: $120|Avg: $5
5838%
#3
Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE
MSRP: $423|Avg: $5
4239%
#4
Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85
1277%
#5
Ryzen 9 9950X
MSRP: $649|Avg: $129
1012%
#6
Ryzen 5 8400F
MSRP: $303|Avg: $55
885%
#7
Ryzen 7 PRO 2700
MSRP: $299|Avg: $60
507%
#8
Ryzen 5 2600X
MSRP: $229|Avg: $55
500%
#9
Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G
MSRP: $150|Avg: $60
455%
#10
Core Ultra 5 245KF
MSRP: $294|Avg: $189
455%
#11
Ryzen 5 5500
MSRP: $159|Avg: $85
450%
#12
Ryzen 5 3600
MSRP: $199|Avg: $80
438%
#13
Core i3-9100E
MSRP: $202|Avg: $30
432%
#14
Core Ultra 5 245K
MSRP: $319|Avg: $200
430%
#15
Core i3-8300T
MSRP: $138|Avg: $25
426%
#343
Athlon Gold PRO 3150G
MSRP: $150|Avg: $150
99%
#344
Core i9-9900
MSRP: $423|Avg: $330
98%
#345
Core i9-9980XE
MSRP: $1979|Avg: $593
97%
#346
Core i7-10700K
MSRP: $387|Avg: $380
97%
#424
A10-5800B
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#427
Core 2 Duo E8500
MSRP: $26|Avg: $26
99%
#429
Xeon E5-2618L v4
MSRP: $779|Avg: $33
99%
#434
Core i3-7320
MSRP: $99|Avg: $40
97%
#435
Celeron G3930T
MSRP: $42|Avg: $39
95%
#436
Ryzen 5 1500X
MSRP: $189|Avg: $67
95%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon W3530

#1
Xeon Platinum 8454H
MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A
19983%
#6
Xeon Gold 6240R
MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A
3773%
#10
Xeon 6337P
MSRP: $60|Avg: $5
3352%
#15
EPYC 9174F
MSRP: $194|Avg: $30
2590%
#484
EPYC 7773X
MSRP: $8800|Avg: $8800
100%
#485
Xeon Gold 6258R
MSRP: $3950|Avg: $1400
98%
#486
EPYC 9175F
MSRP: $4256|Avg: $3703
98%
#488
EPYC 9534
MSRP: $8803|Avg: $2999
97%
#489
EPYC 9654
MSRP: $11805|Avg: $5345
97%
#490
EPYC 7H12
MSRP: $6950|Avg: $1340
96%
#491
EPYC 7742
MSRP: $6950|Avg: $800
96%
#492
Xeon Platinum 8352M
MSRP: $4471|Avg: $4471
95%
#859
Xeon W3530
MSRP: $294|Avg: $10
100%
#861
Xeon W3520
MSRP: $284|Avg: $15
100%
#862
Xeon E3-1271 v3
MSRP: $727|Avg: $831
99%
#863
Xeon E5603
MSRP: $188|Avg: N/A
99%
#871
Xeon 6315P
MSRP: $1166|Avg: $160
97%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($10) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon W3530 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.
InsightA10-5800BXeon W3530
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($10)
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (Trinity (2012−2013) / 32 nm)
🛑 Legacy (Bloomfield (2008−2010) / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The A10-5800B ($0), however, is optimized for mixed workloads and gaming. For most users, it offers superior single-thread performance and responsiveness at a fraction of the cost ($10 less, 100% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.
InsightA10-5800BXeon W3530
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($10)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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 A10-5800B and Xeon W3530

AMD

A10-5800B

The A10-5800B is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Trinity (2012−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 100 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,027 points. Launch price was $130.

Intel

Xeon W3530

The Xeon W3530 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 16 March 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Bloomfield (2008−2010) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.06 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1366. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,059 points. Launch price was $999.

Processing Power

The A10-5800B packs 4 cores / 4 threads, matching the Xeon W3530's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the A10-5800B versus 3.06 GHz on the Xeon W3530 — a 31.4% clock advantage for the A10-5800B (base: 3.8 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The A10-5800B uses the Trinity (2012−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Xeon W3530 uses Bloomfield (2008−2010) (45 nm). In PassMark, the A10-5800B scores 3,027 against the Xeon W3530's 3,059 — a 1.1% lead for the Xeon W3530. L3 cache: 0 kB on the A10-5800B vs 8 MB (total) on the Xeon W3530.

FeatureA10-5800BXeon W3530
Cores / Threads
4 / 4
4 / 8
Boost Clock
4.2 GHz+37%
3.06 GHz
Base Clock
3.8 GHz+36%
2.8 GHz
L3 Cache
0 kB
8 MB (total)
L2 Cache
1 MB (per core)+300%
256 kB (per core)
Process
32 nm-29%
45 nm
Architecture
Trinity (2012−2013)
Bloomfield (2008−2010)
PassMark
3,027
3,059+1%
Geekbench 6 Single
459
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Memory & Platform

The A10-5800B uses the FM2 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Xeon W3530 uses LGA1366 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureA10-5800BXeon W3530
Socket
FM2
LGA1366
PCIe Generation
PCIe 2.0
PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed
DDR3-1866
Max RAM Capacity
32 GB
RAM Channels
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
16
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: AMD-V (A10-5800B) / not specified (Xeon W3530). The A10-5800B includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 7660D), while the Xeon W3530 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A10-5800B targets Office. Direct competitor: A10-5800B rivals Core i3-3220.

FeatureA10-5800BXeon W3530
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
Radeon HD 7660D
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
AMD-V
Target Use
Office