A10-9700E vs Xeon X5560
A10-9700E
Xeon X5560
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 A10-9700E is positioned at rank 391 and the Xeon X5560 is on rank 687, so the A10-9700E offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar A10-9700E
Performance Per Dollar Xeon X5560
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A10-9700E | Xeon X5560 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) / 28 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Gainestown (2009−2010) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A10-9700E | Xeon X5560 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 A10-9700E and Xeon X5560
A10-9700E
The A10-9700E is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 3,250 points. Launch price was $130.
Xeon X5560
The Xeon X5560 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 2.8 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): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,231 points. Launch price was $44.
Processing Power
The A10-9700E packs 4 cores / 4 threads, matching the Xeon X5560's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the A10-9700E versus 3.2 GHz on the Xeon X5560 — a 9% clock advantage for the A10-9700E (base: 3 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The A10-9700E uses the Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) architecture (28 nm), while the Xeon X5560 uses Gainestown (2009−2010) (45 nm). In PassMark, the A10-9700E scores 3,250 against the Xeon X5560's 3,231 — a 0.6% lead for the A10-9700E. L3 cache: 0 kB on the A10-9700E vs 8 MB (total) on the Xeon X5560.
| Feature | A10-9700E | Xeon X5560 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 3.5 GHz+9% | 3.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz+7% | 2.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 8 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2048 kB+700% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 28 nm-38% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) | Gainestown (2009−2010) |
| PassMark | 3,250 | 3,231 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 600 | — |
Memory & Platform
The A10-9700E uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon X5560 uses LGA1366 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2400 on the A10-9700E versus DDR3-1333 on the Xeon X5560 — the A10-9700E supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Memory channels: 2 (A10-9700E) vs 3 (Xeon X5560). Chipset compatibility: A320,B350,X370 (A10-9700E) and Intel X58,Intel 5520 (Xeon X5560).
| Feature | A10-9700E | Xeon X5560 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1366 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2400+33% | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 3+50% |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 8 | — |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: AMD-V (A10-9700E) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon X5560). The A10-9700E includes integrated graphics (Radeon R7), while the Xeon X5560 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A10-9700E targets Low Power, Xeon X5560 targets Workstation. Direct competitor: A10-9700E rivals Pentium G4560T; Xeon X5560 rivals Core i3-2100.
| Feature | A10-9700E | Xeon X5560 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Radeon R7 | — |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | Low Power | Workstation |
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