CPU
GPU
A4-6300B
Xeon E5205
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 A4-6300B is positioned at rank 745 and the Xeon E5205 is on rank 952, so the A4-6300B offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar A4-6300B
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5205
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A4-6300B | 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 (Richland (2013−2014) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A4-6300B | Xeon E5205 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 A4-6300B and Xeon E5205
A4-6300B
The A4-6300B is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Richland (2013−2014) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB (total). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1600. 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.
Processing Power
The A4-6300B is built on the Richland (2013−2014) architecture. In PassMark, the A4-6300B scores 1,328 against the Xeon E5205's 1,325 — a 0.2% lead for the A4-6300B.
| Feature | A4-6300B | Xeon E5205 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | — |
| Boost Clock | 3.9 GHz | — |
| Base Clock | 3.7 GHz+99% | 1.86 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 6 MB L2 Cache |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (total) | — |
| Process | 32 nm-29% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Richland (2013−2014) | — |
| PassMark | 1,328 | 1,325 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 415 | — |
Memory & Platform
The A4-6300B uses the FM2 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E5205 uses LGA771 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | A4-6300B | Xeon E5205 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FM2 | LGA771 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1600 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (A4-6300B) / not specified (Xeon E5205). The A4-6300B includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 8370D), while the Xeon E5205 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A4-6300B targets Business Desktop. Direct competitor: A4-6300B rivals Pentium G3240.
| Feature | A4-6300B | Xeon E5205 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Radeon HD 8370D | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Business Desktop | — |
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