CPU
GPU
A10-5800B
Xeon X5550
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 X5550 is on rank 712, so the A10-5800B offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar A10-5800B
Performance Per Dollar Xeon X5550
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A10-5800B | Xeon X5550 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Trinity (2012−2013) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Gainestown (2009−2010) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A10-5800B | Xeon X5550 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 A10-5800B and Xeon X5550
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.
Xeon X5550
The Xeon X5550 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 2.66 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): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,036 points. Launch price was $62.
Processing Power
The A10-5800B packs 4 cores / 4 threads, matching the Xeon X5550's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the A10-5800B versus 3.06 GHz on the Xeon X5550 — a 31.4% clock advantage for the A10-5800B (base: 3.8 GHz vs 2.66 GHz). The A10-5800B uses the Trinity (2012−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Xeon X5550 uses Gainestown (2009−2010) (45 nm). In PassMark, the A10-5800B scores 3,027 against the Xeon X5550's 3,036 — a 0.3% lead for the Xeon X5550. L3 cache: 0 kB on the A10-5800B vs 8 MB (total) on the Xeon X5550.
| Feature | A10-5800B | Xeon X5550 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 4.2 GHz+37% | 3.06 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.8 GHz+43% | 2.66 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) | Gainestown (2009−2010) |
| PassMark | 3,027 | 3,036 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 459 | — |
Memory & Platform
The A10-5800B uses the FM2 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Xeon X5550 uses LGA1366 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1866 memory speed. Memory channels: 2 (A10-5800B) vs 3 (Xeon X5550). Chipset compatibility: A55,A58,A75,A78,A85X,A88X (A10-5800B) and Intel X58,Intel 5520 (Xeon X5550).
| Feature | A10-5800B | Xeon X5550 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FM2 | LGA1366 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1866 | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 3+50% |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: AMD-V (A10-5800B) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon X5550). The A10-5800B includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 7660D), while the Xeon X5550 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A10-5800B targets Office, Xeon X5550 targets Workstation. Direct competitor: A10-5800B rivals Core i3-3220; Xeon X5550 rivals Core i3-2100.
| Feature | A10-5800B | Xeon X5550 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Radeon HD 7660D | — |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | Office | Workstation |
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