CPU
GPU
A4 PRO-3340B
Xeon 5160
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 PRO-3340B is positioned at rank 637 and the Xeon 5160 is on rank 903, so the A4 PRO-3340B offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar A4 PRO-3340B
Performance Per Dollar Xeon 5160
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A4 PRO-3340B | Xeon 5160 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Kabini (2013−2014) / 28 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Woodcrest (2006) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A4 PRO-3340B | Xeon 5160 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 PRO-3340B and Xeon 5160
A4 PRO-3340B
The A4 PRO-3340B is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 20 December 2014 (10 years ago). It is based on the Kabini (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FT3. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Memory support: DDR3/DDR3L-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,709 points. Launch price was $69.
Xeon 5160
The Xeon 5160 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in Junho 2006 (19 years ago). It is based on the Woodcrest (2006) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: LGA771. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR2. Passmark benchmark score: 1,715 points. Launch price was $22.
Processing Power
The A4 PRO-3340B packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Xeon 5160 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the A4 PRO-3340B has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.2 GHz on the A4 PRO-3340B versus 3 GHz on the Xeon 5160 — a 30.8% clock advantage for the Xeon 5160 (base: 2.2 GHz vs 3 GHz). The A4 PRO-3340B uses the Kabini (2013−2014) architecture (28 nm), while the Xeon 5160 uses Woodcrest (2006) (65 nm). In PassMark, the A4 PRO-3340B scores 1,709 against the Xeon 5160's 1,715 — a 0.4% lead for the Xeon 5160.
| Feature | A4 PRO-3340B | Xeon 5160 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.2 GHz | 3 GHz+36% |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz | 3 GHz+36% |
| L3 Cache | — | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 2048 kB | 4 MB+100% |
| Process | 28 nm-57% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Kabini (2013−2014) | Woodcrest (2006) |
| PassMark | 1,709 | 1,715 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 200 | — |
Memory & Platform
The A4 PRO-3340B uses the FT3 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Xeon 5160 uses LGA771 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | A4 PRO-3340B | Xeon 5160 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FT3 | LGA771 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1600 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 1 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 8 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (A4 PRO-3340B) / not specified (Xeon 5160). The A4 PRO-3340B includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 8240), while the Xeon 5160 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A4 PRO-3340B targets Business Laptop. Direct competitor: A4 PRO-3340B rivals Pentium N3520.
| Feature | A4 PRO-3340B | Xeon 5160 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Radeon HD 8240 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Business Laptop | — |
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