A8-3800 vs Xeon X3230
A8-3800
Xeon X3230
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 A8-3800 is positioned at rank 886 and the Xeon X3230 is on rank 865, so the Xeon X3230 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar A8-3800
Performance Per Dollar Xeon X3230
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A8-3800 | Xeon X3230 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($40) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Llano (2011−2012) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A8-3800 | Xeon X3230 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($40) | ✅ 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 A8-3800 and Xeon X3230
A8-3800
The A8-3800 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 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 2.7 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: 2,051 points. Launch price was $90.
Xeon X3230
The Xeon X3230 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. Base frequency: 2.66 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB L2 Cache. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 2,052 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The A8-3800 is built on the Llano (2011−2012) architecture. In PassMark, the A8-3800 scores 2,051 against the Xeon X3230's 2,052 — a 0% lead for the Xeon X3230. L3 cache: 0 kB on the A8-3800 vs 8 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon X3230.
| Feature | A8-3800 | Xeon X3230 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | — |
| Boost Clock | 2.7 GHz | — |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.66 GHz+11% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 8 MB L2 Cache |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | — |
| Process | 32 nm-51% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Llano (2011−2012) | — |
| PassMark | 2,051 | 2,052 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 370 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 1,350 | — |
Memory & Platform
The A8-3800 uses the FM1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Xeon X3230 uses LGA775 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | A8-3800 | Xeon X3230 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FM1 | LGA775 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1866 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (A8-3800) / not specified (Xeon X3230). The A8-3800 includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 6550D), while the Xeon X3230 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A8-3800 targets Budget Desktop. Direct competitor: A8-3800 rivals Core i3-2100.
| Feature | A8-3800 | Xeon X3230 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Radeon HD 6550D | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Budget Desktop | — |
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