A6-9225 vs Xeon L5240
A6-9225
Xeon L5240
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 A6-9225 is positioned at rank 830 and the Xeon L5240 is on rank 951, so the A6-9225 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar A6-9225
Performance Per Dollar Xeon L5240
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A6-9225 | Xeon L5240 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) / 28 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A6-9225 | Xeon L5240 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 A6-9225 and Xeon L5240
A6-9225
The A6-9225 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: BGA. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 1,334 points. Launch price was $70.
Xeon L5240
The Xeon L5240 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. Base frequency: 3 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB L2 Cache. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA771. Thermal design power (TDP): 40 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,337 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The A6-9225 is built on the Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) architecture. In PassMark, the A6-9225 scores 1,334 against the Xeon L5240's 1,337 — a 0.2% lead for the Xeon L5240.
| Feature | A6-9225 | Xeon L5240 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | — |
| Boost Clock | 3.1 GHz | — |
| Base Clock | 2.6 GHz | 3 GHz+15% |
| L3 Cache | — | 6 MB L2 Cache |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | — |
| Process | 28 nm-38% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) | — |
| PassMark | 1,334 | 1,337 |
Memory & Platform
The A6-9225 uses the BGA socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon L5240 uses LGA771 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | A6-9225 | Xeon L5240 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA | LGA771 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2133 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 1 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 8 | — |
Advanced Features
The A6-9225 includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon R4), while the Xeon L5240 requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | A6-9225 | Xeon L5240 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | AMD Radeon R4 | — |
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