A10-7300 vs Xeon E5502
A10-7300
Xeon E5502
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 E5502 is on rank 893, so the Xeon E5502 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 E5502
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A10-7300 | Xeon E5502 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) | ✅ More affordable ($39) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Kaveri (2014−2015) / 28 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Gainestown (2009−2010) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A10-7300 | Xeon E5502 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+27%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) | ✅ More affordable ($39) |
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 E5502
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 E5502
The Xeon E5502 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 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.86 GHz, with boost up to 1.87 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1366. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,725 points. Launch price was $95.
Processing Power
The A10-7300 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Xeon E5502 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the A10-7300 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the A10-7300 versus 1.87 GHz on the Xeon E5502 — a 52.5% clock advantage for the A10-7300 (base: 1.9 GHz vs 1.86 GHz). The A10-7300 uses the Kaveri (2014−2015) architecture (28 nm), while the Xeon E5502 uses Gainestown (2009−2010) (45 nm). In PassMark, the A10-7300 scores 1,736 against the Xeon E5502's 1,725 — a 0.6% lead for the A10-7300.
| Feature | A10-7300 | Xeon E5502 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz+71% | 1.87 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.9 GHz+2% | 1.86 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 4096 kB+1500% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 28 nm-38% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Kaveri (2014−2015) | Gainestown (2009−2010) |
| PassMark | 1,736 | 1,725 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 200 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 800 |
Memory & Platform
The A10-7300 uses the FP3 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E5502 uses LGA1366 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1600 memory speed. The Xeon E5502 supports up to 144 GB of RAM compared to 16 GB — 160% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (A10-7300) vs 3 (Xeon E5502). PCIe lanes: 16 (A10-7300) vs 32 (Xeon E5502) — the Xeon E5502 offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: FP3 (A10-7300) and Intel 5500,Intel 5520,Intel X58 (Xeon E5502).
| Feature | A10-7300 | Xeon E5502 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP3 | LGA1366 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1600 | DDR3-800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | 144 GB+800% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 3+50% |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 32+100% |
Advanced Features
Virtualization support: AMD-V (A10-7300) vs true (Xeon E5502). The A10-7300 includes integrated graphics (Radeon R6), while the Xeon E5502 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A10-7300 targets Laptop. Direct competitor: A10-7300 rivals Core i3-4010U.
| Feature | A10-7300 | Xeon E5502 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Radeon R6 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | true |
| Target Use | Laptop | — |
Value Analysis
The A10-7300 launched at $150 MSRP, while the Xeon E5502 debuted at $188. At current prices ($50 vs $39), the Xeon E5502 is $11 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the A10-7300 delivers 34.7 pts/$ vs 44.2 pts/$ for the Xeon E5502 — making the Xeon E5502 the 24.1% better value option.
| Feature | A10-7300 | Xeon E5502 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150-20% | $188 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | $39-22% |
| Performance per Dollar | 34.7 | 44.2+27% |
| Release Date | 2014 | 2009 |
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