A10 PRO-7850B vs Xeon X5698
A10 PRO-7850B
Xeon X5698
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 PRO-7850B is positioned at rank 1027 and the Xeon X5698 is on rank 659, so the Xeon X5698 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar A10 PRO-7850B
Performance Per Dollar Xeon X5698
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A10 PRO-7850B | Xeon X5698 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($140) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Kaveri (2014−2015) / 28 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Westmere-EP (2010−2011) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A10 PRO-7850B | Xeon X5698 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($140) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 PRO-7850B and Xeon X5698
A10 PRO-7850B
The A10 PRO-7850B is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 31 July 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Kaveri (2014−2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L2 cache: 4096 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FM2+. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 3,441 points. Launch price was $69.
Xeon X5698
The Xeon X5698 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Westmere-EP (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 4.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 12288 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1366. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,447 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The A10 PRO-7850B packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Xeon X5698 offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the A10 PRO-7850B has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the A10 PRO-7850B versus 4.4 GHz on the Xeon X5698 — a 9.5% clock advantage for the Xeon X5698 (base: 3.7 GHz vs 4.4 GHz). The A10 PRO-7850B uses the Kaveri (2014−2015) architecture (28 nm), while the Xeon X5698 uses Westmere-EP (2010−2011) (32 nm). In PassMark, the A10 PRO-7850B scores 3,441 against the Xeon X5698's 3,447 — a 0.2% lead for the Xeon X5698.
| Feature | A10 PRO-7850B | Xeon X5698 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 4 GHz | 4.4 GHz+10% |
| Base Clock | 3.7 GHz | 4.4 GHz+19% |
| L3 Cache | — | 12288 kB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 4096 kB+1500% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 28 nm-13% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Kaveri (2014−2015) | Westmere-EP (2010−2011) |
| PassMark | 3,441 | 3,447 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 470 | — |
Memory & Platform
The A10 PRO-7850B uses the FM2+ socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon X5698 uses LGA1366 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-2133 memory speed. Memory channels: 2 (A10 PRO-7850B) vs 3 (Xeon X5698). Chipset compatibility: A55,A58,A68H,A75,A78,A88X (A10 PRO-7850B) and Intel X58,Intel 5520 (Xeon X5698).
| Feature | A10 PRO-7850B | Xeon X5698 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FM2+ | LGA1366 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-2133 | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 3+50% |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: AMD-V (A10 PRO-7850B) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon X5698). The A10 PRO-7850B includes integrated graphics (Radeon R7), while the Xeon X5698 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A10 PRO-7850B targets Business Desktop, Xeon X5698 targets Workstation. Direct competitor: A10 PRO-7850B rivals Core i5-4590; Xeon X5698 rivals Core i7-980X.
| Feature | A10 PRO-7850B | Xeon X5698 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Business Desktop | Workstation |
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