A6-3600 vs Xeon 5160
A6-3600
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 A6-3600 is positioned at rank 613 and the Xeon 5160 is on rank 903, so the A6-3600 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar A6-3600
Performance Per Dollar Xeon 5160
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A6-3600 | Xeon 5160 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($25) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Llano (2011−2012) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Woodcrest (2006) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A6-3600 | Xeon 5160 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($25) | ✅ 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 A6-3600 and Xeon 5160
A6-3600
The A6-3600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Llano (2011−2012) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM1. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,718 points. Launch price was $70.
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 A6-3600 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Xeon 5160 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the A6-3600 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the A6-3600 versus 3 GHz on the Xeon 5160 — a 22.2% clock advantage for the Xeon 5160 (base: 2.1 GHz vs 3 GHz). The A6-3600 uses the Llano (2011−2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Xeon 5160 uses Woodcrest (2006) (65 nm). In PassMark, the A6-3600 scores 1,718 against the Xeon 5160's 1,715 — a 0.2% lead for the A6-3600. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | A6-3600 | Xeon 5160 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.4 GHz | 3 GHz+25% |
| Base Clock | 2.1 GHz | 3 GHz+43% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 4 MB+300% |
| Process | 32 nm-51% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Llano (2011−2012) | Woodcrest (2006) |
| PassMark | 1,718 | 1,715 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 253 | — |
Memory & Platform
The A6-3600 uses the FM1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Xeon 5160 uses LGA771 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | A6-3600 | Xeon 5160 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FM1 | LGA771 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1866 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (A6-3600) / not specified (Xeon 5160). The A6-3600 includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 6530D), while the Xeon 5160 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A6-3600 targets Budget Desktop. Direct competitor: A6-3600 rivals Pentium G630.
| Feature | A6-3600 | Xeon 5160 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Radeon HD 6530D | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Budget Desktop | — |
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