A10-8700P vs Xeon E3-1220L
A10-8700P
Xeon E3-1220L
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 A10-8700P is positioned at rank 978 and the Xeon E3-1220L is on rank 812, so the Xeon E3-1220L offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar A10-8700P
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E3-1220L
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A10-8700P | Xeon E3-1220L |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($40) | ✅ More affordable ($27) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Carrizo (2015−2018) / 28 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A10-8700P | Xeon E3-1220L |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+49%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($40) | ✅ More affordable ($27) |
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 A10-8700P and Xeon E3-1220L
A10-8700P
The A10-8700P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Carrizo (2015−2018) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP4. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB. Memory support: DDR3-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 2,254 points. Launch price was $130.
Xeon E3-1220L
The Xeon E3-1220L is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 20 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,263 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The A10-8700P packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Xeon E3-1220L offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the A10-8700P has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the A10-8700P versus 3.4 GHz on the Xeon E3-1220L — a 6.1% clock advantage for the Xeon E3-1220L (base: 1.8 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The A10-8700P uses the Carrizo (2015−2018) architecture (28 nm), while the Xeon E3-1220L uses Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the A10-8700P scores 2,254 against the Xeon E3-1220L's 2,263 — a 0.4% lead for the Xeon E3-1220L.
| Feature | A10-8700P | Xeon E3-1220L |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz | 3.4 GHz+6% |
| Base Clock | 1.8 GHz | 2.2 GHz+22% |
| L3 Cache | — | 3 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2048 kB+700% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 28 nm-13% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Carrizo (2015−2018) | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) |
| PassMark | 2,254 | 2,263 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 480 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 1,000 | — |
Memory & Platform
The A10-8700P uses the FP4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E3-1220L uses LGA1155 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | A10-8700P | Xeon E3-1220L |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP4 | LGA1155 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-2133 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 12 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (A10-8700P) / not specified (Xeon E3-1220L). The A10-8700P includes integrated graphics (Radeon R6), while the Xeon E3-1220L requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A10-8700P targets Budget Laptop. Direct competitor: A10-8700P rivals Core i5-5200U.
| Feature | A10-8700P | Xeon E3-1220L |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Radeon R6 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Budget Laptop | — |
Value Analysis
The A10-8700P launched at $150 MSRP, while the Xeon E3-1220L debuted at $189. At current prices ($40 vs $27), the Xeon E3-1220L is $13 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the A10-8700P delivers 56.4 pts/$ vs 83.8 pts/$ for the Xeon E3-1220L — making the Xeon E3-1220L the 39.2% better value option.
| Feature | A10-8700P | Xeon E3-1220L |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150-21% | $189 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40 | $27-33% |
| Performance per Dollar | 56.4 | 83.8+49% |
| Release Date | 2015 | 2011 |
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