A10-7300 vs Xeon E5405
A10-7300
Xeon E5405
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 A10-7300 is positioned at rank 1042 and the Xeon E5405 is on rank 906, so the Xeon E5405 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar A10-7300
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5405
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A10-7300 | Xeon E5405 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) | ✅ More affordable ($15) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Kaveri (2014−2015) / 28 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Harpertown (2007−2008) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A10-7300 | Xeon E5405 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+237%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) | ✅ More affordable ($15) |
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 A10-7300 and Xeon E5405
A10-7300
The A10-7300 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Kaveri (2014−2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L2 cache: 4096 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 4 MB. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,736 points. Launch price was $130.
Xeon E5405
The Xeon E5405 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 November 2007 (18 years ago). It is based on the Harpertown (2007−2008) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 6 MB (total). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA771. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR2, DDR3 Depends on motherboard. Passmark benchmark score: 1,753 points. Launch price was $209.
Processing Power
Both the A10-7300 and Xeon E5405 share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the A10-7300 versus 2 GHz on the Xeon E5405 — a 46.2% clock advantage for the A10-7300 (base: 1.9 GHz vs 2 GHz). The A10-7300 uses the Kaveri (2014−2015) architecture (28 nm), while the Xeon E5405 uses Harpertown (2007−2008) (45 nm). In PassMark, the A10-7300 scores 1,736 against the Xeon E5405's 1,753 — a 1% lead for the Xeon E5405.
| Feature | A10-7300 | Xeon E5405 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz+60% | 2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.9 GHz | 2 GHz+5% |
| L3 Cache | — | 12 MB L2 Cache |
| L2 Cache | 4096 kB | 6 MB (total)+50% |
| Process | 28 nm-38% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Kaveri (2014−2015) | Harpertown (2007−2008) |
| PassMark | 1,736 | 1,753 |
Memory & Platform
The A10-7300 uses the FP3 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E5405 uses LGA771 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1600 on the A10-7300 versus DDR2-667 on the Xeon E5405 — the A10-7300 supports 40% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon E5405 supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 16 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (A10-7300) vs 0 (Xeon E5405) — the A10-7300 offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | A10-7300 | Xeon E5405 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP3 | LGA771 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1600+50% | DDR2-667 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: AMD-V (A10-7300) vs VT-x (Xeon E5405). The A10-7300 includes integrated graphics (Radeon R6), while the Xeon E5405 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A10-7300 targets Laptop, Xeon E5405 targets Server. Direct competitor: A10-7300 rivals Core i3-4010U.
| Feature | A10-7300 | Xeon E5405 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Radeon R6 | — |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | VT-x |
| Target Use | Laptop | Server |
Value Analysis
The A10-7300 launched at $150 MSRP, while the Xeon E5405 debuted at $209. At current prices ($50 vs $15), the Xeon E5405 is $35 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the A10-7300 delivers 34.7 pts/$ vs 116.9 pts/$ for the Xeon E5405 — making the Xeon E5405 the 108.4% better value option.
| Feature | A10-7300 | Xeon E5405 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150-28% | $209 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | $15-70% |
| Performance per Dollar | 34.7 | 116.9+237% |
| Release Date | 2014 | 2007 |
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