A4 PRO-3340B
VS
Xeon E5502

A4 PRO-3340B vs Xeon E5502

AMD

A4 PRO-3340B

4 Cores4 Thrd25 WWMax: 2.2 GHz2014
VS
Intel

Xeon E5502

2 Cores2 Thrd80 WWMax: 1.87 GHz2009

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 E5502 is on rank 893, so the A4 PRO-3340B 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 PRO-3340B

#187
Core Ultra 9 288V
MSRP: $600|Avg: $600
99%
#188
Core i7-10870H
MSRP: $417|Avg: N/A
99%
#625
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
858%
#626
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
846%
#627
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
776%
#628
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
773%
#629
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
766%
#631
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
740%
#632
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
709%
#633
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
708%
#634
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
689%
#637
A4 PRO-3340B
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#638
Celeron Dual-Core T1400
MSRP: $80|Avg: $10
100%
#650
Core i5-1345UE
MSRP: $312|Avg: $312
97%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5502

#1
Xeon Platinum 8454H
MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A
22639%
#6
Xeon Gold 6240R
MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A
4274%
#10
Xeon 6337P
MSRP: $60|Avg: $5
3798%
#15
EPYC 9174F
MSRP: $194|Avg: $30
2934%
#502
Xeon Platinum 8362
MSRP: $6236|Avg: $5740
99%
#503
Xeon W-3275M
MSRP: $4449|Avg: $4449
99%
#504
Xeon E5-2660 v3
MSRP: $1445|Avg: $150
98%
#505
Xeon E5-2679 v4
MSRP: $2702|Avg: $500
97%
#506
Xeon E5-2680 v3
MSRP: $1745|Avg: $212
93%
#507
Xeon Platinum 8562Y+
MSRP: $5945|Avg: $7000
92%
#508
Xeon E7-8895 v2
MSRP: $6841|Avg: $65
91%
#893
Xeon E5502
MSRP: $188|Avg: $39
100%
#898
Xeon W-2225
MSRP: $1166|Avg: $150
97%
#899
Xeon E5-2650L v3
MSRP: $1329|Avg: N/A
97%
#906
Xeon E5405
MSRP: $209|Avg: $15
91%
#907
Xeon E5-2440
MSRP: $728|Avg: $249
91%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($39) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon E5502 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.
InsightA4 PRO-3340BXeon E5502
Gaming
Balanced gaming performance
Balanced gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($39)
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (Kabini (2013−2014) / 28 nm)
🛑 Legacy (Gainestown (2009−2010) / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The A4 PRO-3340B ($0), however, is optimized for mixed workloads and gaming. For most users, it offers superior single-thread performance and responsiveness at a fraction of the cost ($39 less, 100% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.
InsightA4 PRO-3340BXeon E5502
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($39)

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of A4 PRO-3340B and Xeon E5502

AMD

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.

Intel

Xeon E5502

The Xeon E5502 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 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.86 GHz, with boost up to 1.87 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1366. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,725 points. Launch price was $95.

Processing Power

The A4 PRO-3340B packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Xeon E5502 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 1.87 GHz on the Xeon E5502 — a 16.2% clock advantage for the A4 PRO-3340B (base: 2.2 GHz vs 1.86 GHz). The A4 PRO-3340B uses the Kabini (2013−2014) architecture (28 nm), while the Xeon E5502 uses Gainestown (2009−2010) (45 nm). In PassMark, the A4 PRO-3340B scores 1,709 against the Xeon E5502's 1,725 — a 0.9% lead for the Xeon E5502. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 200 vs 200, a 0% lead for the Xeon E5502 that directly translates to higher frame rates.

FeatureA4 PRO-3340BXeon E5502
Cores / Threads
4 / 4+100%
2 / 2
Boost Clock
2.2 GHz+18%
1.87 GHz
Base Clock
2.2 GHz+18%
1.86 GHz
L3 Cache
4 MB (total)
L2 Cache
2048 kB+700%
256 kB (per core)
Process
28 nm-38%
45 nm
Architecture
Kabini (2013−2014)
Gainestown (2009−2010)
PassMark
1,709
1,725
Geekbench 6 Single
200
200
Geekbench 6 Multi
800
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Memory & Platform

The A4 PRO-3340B uses the FT3 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Xeon E5502 uses LGA1366 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1600 memory speed. The Xeon E5502 supports up to 144 GB of RAM compared to 16 GB 160% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 1 (A4 PRO-3340B) vs 3 (Xeon E5502). PCIe lanes: 8 (A4 PRO-3340B) vs 32 (Xeon E5502) — the Xeon E5502 offers 24 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.

FeatureA4 PRO-3340BXeon E5502
Socket
FT3
LGA1366
PCIe Generation
PCIe 2.0
PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed
DDR3-1600
DDR3-800
Max RAM Capacity
16 GB
144 GB+800%
RAM Channels
1
3+200%
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
8
32+300%
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Advanced Features

Virtualization support: AMD-V (A4 PRO-3340B) vs true (Xeon E5502). The A4 PRO-3340B includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 8240), while the Xeon E5502 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A4 PRO-3340B targets Business Laptop. Direct competitor: A4 PRO-3340B rivals Pentium N3520.

FeatureA4 PRO-3340BXeon E5502
Integrated GPU
Yes
No
IGPU Model
Radeon HD 8240
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
No
No
Virtualization
AMD-V
true
Target Use
Business Laptop