A8-6500 vs Xeon E5450
A8-6500
Xeon E5450
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 A8-6500 is positioned at rank 474 and the Xeon E5450 is on rank 778, so the A8-6500 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar A8-6500
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5450
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A8-6500 | Xeon E5450 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Richland (2013−2014) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Harpertown (2007−2008) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A8-6500 | Xeon E5450 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 A8-6500 and Xeon E5450
A8-6500
The A8-6500 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Richland (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 4096 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 2,598 points. Launch price was $90.
Xeon E5450
The Xeon E5450 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 November 2007 (18 years ago). It is based on the Harpertown (2007−2008) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 6 MB (total). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA771. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR2, DDR3 Depends on motherboard. Passmark benchmark score: 2,581 points. Launch price was $915.
Processing Power
Both the A8-6500 and Xeon E5450 share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.1 GHz on the A8-6500 versus 3 GHz on the Xeon E5450 — a 31% clock advantage for the A8-6500 (base: 3.5 GHz vs 3 GHz). The A8-6500 uses the Richland (2013−2014) architecture (32 nm), while the Xeon E5450 uses Harpertown (2007−2008) (45 nm). In PassMark, the A8-6500 scores 2,598 against the Xeon E5450's 2,581 — a 0.7% lead for the A8-6500. L3 cache: 0 kB on the A8-6500 vs 12 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon E5450.
| Feature | A8-6500 | Xeon E5450 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 4.1 GHz+37% | 3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.5 GHz+17% | 3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 12 MB L2 Cache |
| L2 Cache | 4096 kB | 6 MB (total)+50% |
| Process | 32 nm-29% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Richland (2013−2014) | Harpertown (2007−2008) |
| PassMark | 2,598 | 2,581 |
Memory & Platform
The A8-6500 uses the FM2 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E5450 uses LGA771 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | A8-6500 | Xeon E5450 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FM2 | LGA771 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 1866 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: true (A8-6500) / not specified (Xeon E5450). The A8-6500 includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 8570D), while the Xeon E5450 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: A8-6500 rivals Core i3-4130.
| Feature | A8-6500 | Xeon E5450 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Radeon HD 8570D | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | true | — |
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