A10-6700 vs Xeon W3540
A10-6700
Xeon W3540
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 A10-6700 is positioned at rank 415 and the Xeon W3540 is on rank 843, so the A10-6700 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar A10-6700
Performance Per Dollar Xeon W3540
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A10-6700 | Xeon W3540 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Richland (2013−2014) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Bloomfield (2008−2010) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A10-6700 | Xeon W3540 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) |
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 A10-6700 and Xeon W3540
A10-6700
The A10-6700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Richland (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 4096 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 3,109 points. Launch price was $130.
Xeon W3540
The Xeon W3540 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 March 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Bloomfield (2008−2010) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.93 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 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: 3,075 points. Launch price was $699.
Processing Power
The A10-6700 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, matching the Xeon W3540's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 4.3 GHz on the A10-6700 versus 3.2 GHz on the Xeon W3540 — a 29.3% clock advantage for the A10-6700 (base: 3.7 GHz vs 2.93 GHz). The A10-6700 uses the Richland (2013−2014) architecture (32 nm), while the Xeon W3540 uses Bloomfield (2008−2010) (45 nm). In PassMark, the A10-6700 scores 3,109 against the Xeon W3540's 3,075 — a 1.1% lead for the A10-6700. L3 cache: 0 kB on the A10-6700 vs 8 MB (total) on the Xeon W3540.
| Feature | A10-6700 | Xeon W3540 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 4.3 GHz+34% | 3.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.7 GHz+26% | 2.93 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 8 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 4096 kB+1500% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm-29% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Richland (2013−2014) | Bloomfield (2008−2010) |
| PassMark | 3,109+1% | 3,075 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 438 | — |
Memory & Platform
The A10-6700 uses the FM2 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon W3540 uses LGA1366 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | A10-6700 | Xeon W3540 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FM2 | LGA1366 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1866 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (A10-6700) / not specified (Xeon W3540). The A10-6700 includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 8670D), while the Xeon W3540 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A10-6700 targets Budget. Direct competitor: A10-6700 rivals Core i3-3240.
| Feature | A10-6700 | Xeon W3540 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Radeon HD 8670D | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Budget | — |
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