A4-5050 vs Xeon E5205

A4-5050

4 Cores4 Thrd15 WWMax: 1.5 GHz2014

Xeon E5205

65 WW2007

Performance Spectrum - CPU

A4-5050

4 / 4

1,328

+0.2%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Xeon E5205

1,325

0.0%

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 A4-5050 is positioned at rank 831 and the Xeon E5205 is on rank 952, so the A4-5050 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar A4-5050

#819

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1326%

#820

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1306%

#821

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1199%

#822

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1194%

#823

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1183%

#825

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1142%

#826

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1095%

#827

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1094%

#828

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1064%

#831

A4-5050

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#835

FX-9830P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

99%

#836

Celeron M P4600

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

99%

#837

Celeron 887

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

99%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5205

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

31346%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

5918%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

5258%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

4062%

#529

Xeon Max 9480

MSRP: $12980|Avg: $12980

96%

#530

Xeon E5-2689 v4

MSRP: $2723|Avg: $100

95%

#531

EPYC 7543

MSRP: $10257|Avg: $468

93%

#532

Xeon Platinum 8368Q

MSRP: $7719|Avg: $7719

91%

#533

Xeon Gold 6250

MSRP: $3400|Avg: $2000

91%

#952

Xeon E5205

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#953

Xeon E5-1620

MSRP: $885|Avg: $70

100%

#955

Xeon E5462

MSRP: $342|Avg: $45

98%

#958

Xeon E5-4650 v2

MSRP: $1723|Avg: $48

96%

#959

Xeon E5-1620 v4

MSRP: $1166|Avg: $160

95%

#963

Xeon E5-2660

MSRP: $1329|Avg: $65

92%

#964

Xeon E5-2667 v3

MSRP: $2057|Avg: $150

91%

#966

Xeon E3110

MSRP: $214|Avg: $158

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The A4-5050 (2014) utilizes 32 nm technology and DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	A4-5050	Xeon E5205
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Kabini (2013−2014) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5205 (2007) relies on 45 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	A4-5050	Xeon E5205
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

A4-5050 Benchmark Check

Xeon E5205 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of A4-5050 and Xeon E5205

A4-5050

The A4-5050 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Kabini (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Max frequency: 1.5 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FT3. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,328 points. Launch price was $50.

Xeon E5205

The Xeon E5205 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. Base frequency: 1.86 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB L2 Cache. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA771. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,325 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

The A4-5050 is built on the Kabini (2013−2014) architecture. In PassMark, the A4-5050 scores 1,328 against the Xeon E5205's 1,325 — a 0.2% lead for the A4-5050. L3 cache: 0 kB on the A4-5050 vs 6 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon E5205.

Feature	A4-5050	Xeon E5205
Cores / Threads	4 / 4	—
Boost Clock	1.5 GHz	—
Base Clock	—	1.86 GHz
L3 Cache	0 kB	6 MB L2 Cache
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	—
Process	32 nm-29%	45 nm
Architecture	Kabini (2013−2014)	—
PassMark	1,328	1,325
Geekbench 6 Single	180	—

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Memory & Platform

The A4-5050 uses the FT3 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Xeon E5205 uses LGA771 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	A4-5050	Xeon E5205
Socket	FT3	LGA771
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3L-1600	—
Max RAM Capacity	16 GB	—
RAM Channels	1	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	8	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: AMD-V (A4-5050) / not specified (Xeon E5205). The A4-5050 includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 8330), while the Xeon E5205 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A4-5050 targets Entry Laptop. Direct competitor: A4-5050 rivals Pentium N3530.