A8-7410
VS
Xeon E5-2603 v2

A8-7410 vs Xeon E5-2603 v2

AMD

A8-7410

4 Cores4 Thrd2 WWMax: 2.5 GHz2015
VS
Intel

Xeon E5-2603 v2

4 Cores4 Thrd80 WWMax: 1.8 GHz2013

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 A8-7410 is positioned at rank 494 and the Xeon E5-2603 v2 is on rank 757, so the A8-7410 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 A8-7410

#153
Core i7-1370P
MSRP: $438|Avg: $280
100%
#158
Core i9-13900H
MSRP: $617|Avg: N/A
97%
#482
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
642%
#483
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
633%
#484
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
581%
#485
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
578%
#486
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
573%
#488
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
553%
#489
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
531%
#490
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
530%
#491
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
516%
#494
A8-7410
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2603 v2

#1
Xeon Platinum 8454H
MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A
15192%
#6
Xeon Gold 6240R
MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A
2868%
#10
Xeon 6337P
MSRP: $60|Avg: $5
2548%
#15
EPYC 9174F
MSRP: $194|Avg: $30
1969%
#436
Xeon Gold 5218T
MSRP: $1572|Avg: $1349
100%
#437
Xeon 6960P
MSRP: $9625|Avg: $9625
99%
#438
EPYC 9555
MSRP: $9826|Avg: $7973
99%
#439
Xeon Gold 6338
MSRP: $2990|Avg: $1604
98%
#440
Xeon Gold 6538N
MSRP: $3351|Avg: $170
98%
#441
EPYC 7F52
MSRP: $3100|Avg: $1826
98%
#442
EPYC 7542
MSRP: $3400|Avg: $899
98%
#443
EPYC 9655
MSRP: $11852|Avg: $11852
96%
#444
Xeon 6781P
MSRP: $8960|Avg: $8960
96%
#445
Xeon Gold 6338N
MSRP: $3200|Avg: $3200
96%
#757
Xeon E5-2603 v2
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#758
Xeon E3-1281 v3
MSRP: $555|Avg: $636
100%
#768
Xeon E3-1270L v4
MSRP: $581|Avg: $636
96%
#772
Xeon E3-1545M v5
MSRP: $581|Avg: $636
96%
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 ($0) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon E5-2603 v2 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.
InsightA8-7410Xeon E5-2603 v2
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (Carrizo-L (2015) / 28 nm)
🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The A8-7410 ($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 ($0 less, NaN% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.
InsightA8-7410Xeon E5-2603 v2
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of A8-7410 and Xeon E5-2603 v2

AMD

A8-7410

The A8-7410 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Carrizo-L (2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.5 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP4. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB. Memory support: DDR3L-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 2,741 points. Launch price was $90.

Intel

Xeon E5-2603 v2

The Xeon E5-2603 v2 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 1.8 GHz. L3 cache: 10 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,735 points. Launch price was $240.

Processing Power

Both the A8-7410 and Xeon E5-2603 v2 share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.5 GHz on the A8-7410 versus 1.8 GHz on the Xeon E5-2603 v2 — a 32.6% clock advantage for the A8-7410 (base: 2.2 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). The A8-7410 uses the Carrizo-L (2015) architecture (28 nm), while the Xeon E5-2603 v2 uses Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the A8-7410 scores 2,741 against the Xeon E5-2603 v2's 2,735 — a 0.2% lead for the A8-7410.

FeatureA8-7410Xeon E5-2603 v2
Cores / Threads
4 / 4
4 / 4
Boost Clock
2.5 GHz+39%
1.8 GHz
Base Clock
2.2 GHz+22%
1.8 GHz
L3 Cache
10 MB (total)
L2 Cache
2048 kB+700%
256 kB (per core)
Process
28 nm
22 nm-21%
Architecture
Carrizo-L (2015)
Ivy Bridge-EP (2013)
PassMark
2,741
2,735
Geekbench 6 Single
1,356
Geekbench 6 Multi
3,460
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Memory & Platform

The A8-7410 uses the FP4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E5-2603 v2 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureA8-7410Xeon E5-2603 v2
Socket
FP4
LGA2011
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0
PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed
DDR3L-1866
Max RAM Capacity
16 GB
RAM Channels
1
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
8
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: AMD-V (A8-7410) / not specified (Xeon E5-2603 v2). The A8-7410 includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon R5 Graphics), while the Xeon E5-2603 v2 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A8-7410 targets Entry-level Laptop. Direct competitor: A8-7410 rivals Pentium N3700.

FeatureA8-7410Xeon E5-2603 v2
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
AMD Radeon R5 Graphics
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
AMD-V
Target Use
Entry-level Laptop