A8-3520M vs Xeon X5272

A8-3520M

4 Cores4 Thrd35 WWMax: 2.5 GHz2011

Xeon X5272

80 WW2007

Performance Spectrum - CPU

A8-3520M

4 / 4

1,441

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Xeon X5272

1,451

+0.7%

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 A8-3520M is positioned at rank 806 and the Xeon X5272 is on rank 1029, so the A8-3520M 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 A8-3520M

#794

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1221%

#795

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1204%

#796

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1105%

#797

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1100%

#798

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1090%

#800

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1052%

#801

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1009%

#802

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1007%

#803

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

980%

#806

A8-3520M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#809

Athlon II M320

MSRP: $75|Avg: $15

100%

#810

Celeron B800

MSRP: $80|Avg: $5

99%

#811

Celeron B710

MSRP: $86|Avg: $10

99%

#812

Athlon II Neo K345

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

99%

#818

Core i7-8709G

MSRP: $338|Avg: $150

98%

#819

Celeron M 560

MSRP: $86|Avg: $10

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon X5272

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

167599%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

31644%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

28115%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

21719%

#1029

Xeon X5272

MSRP: $1172|Avg: $76

100%

#1030

Xeon Platinum 8260L

MSRP: $7500|Avg: $750

55%

#1031

Xeon 3.20

MSRP: $851|Avg: $10

55%

#1032

Xeon X5355

MSRP: $4491|Avg: $4000

36%

#1033

Xeon E5420

MSRP: $7214|Avg: $6500

23%

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 ($76) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon X5272 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	A8-3520M	Xeon X5272
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($76)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Llano (2011−2012) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The A8-3520M ($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 ($76 less, 100% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	A8-3520M	Xeon X5272
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($76)

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.

A8-3520M Benchmark Check

Xeon X5272 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of A8-3520M and Xeon X5272

A8-3520M

The A8-3520M 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 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.5 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FS1. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,441 points. Launch price was $90.

Xeon X5272

The Xeon X5272 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. Base frequency: 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB L2 Cache. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA771. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,451 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

The A8-3520M is built on the Llano (2011−2012) architecture. In PassMark, the A8-3520M scores 1,441 against the Xeon X5272's 1,451 — a 0.7% lead for the Xeon X5272. L3 cache: 0 kB on the A8-3520M vs 6 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon X5272.

Feature	A8-3520M	Xeon X5272
Cores / Threads	4 / 4	—
Boost Clock	2.5 GHz	—
Base Clock	1.6 GHz	3.4 GHz+112%
L3 Cache	0 kB	6 MB L2 Cache
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)	—
Process	32 nm-29%	45 nm
Architecture	Llano (2011−2012)	—
PassMark	1,441	1,451
Geekbench 6 Single	255	—

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Memory & Platform

The A8-3520M uses the FS1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Xeon X5272 uses LGA771 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1333 on the A8-3520M versus DDR2 on the Xeon X5272 — the A8-3520M supports 40% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon X5272 supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 16 GB — 155.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (A8-3520M) vs 4 (Xeon X5272). PCIe lanes: 20 (A8-3520M) vs 0 (Xeon X5272) — the A8-3520M offers 20 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.

Feature	A8-3520M	Xeon X5272
Socket	FS1	LGA771
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1333+50%	DDR2
Max RAM Capacity	16 GB	128 GB+700%
RAM Channels	2	4+100%
ECC Support	❌	✅
PCIe Lanes	20	0

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: AMD-V (A8-3520M) vs true (Xeon X5272). The A8-3520M includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 6620G), while the Xeon X5272 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A8-3520M targets Budget Laptop, Xeon X5272 targets Server. Direct competitor: A8-3520M rivals Core i3-2330M.