A8-7410 vs Xeon L3426
A8-7410
Xeon L3426
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 L3426 is on rank 753, so the A8-7410 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar A8-7410
Performance Per Dollar Xeon L3426
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A8-7410 | Xeon L3426 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Carrizo-L (2015) / 28 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A8-7410 | Xeon L3426 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 A8-7410 and Xeon L3426
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.
Xeon L3426
The Xeon L3426 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 1.86 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1156. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-800, DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333. Passmark benchmark score: 2,742 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The A8-7410 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, matching the Xeon L3426's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.5 GHz on the A8-7410 versus 3.2 GHz on the Xeon L3426 — a 24.6% clock advantage for the Xeon L3426 (base: 2.2 GHz vs 1.86 GHz). The A8-7410 is built on the Carrizo-L (2015) architecture. In PassMark, the A8-7410 scores 2,741 against the Xeon L3426's 2,742 — a 0% lead for the Xeon L3426.
| Feature | A8-7410 | Xeon L3426 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 2.5 GHz | 3.2 GHz+28% |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz+18% | 1.86 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 8 MB Intel® Smart Cache |
| L2 Cache | 2048 kB | — |
| Process | 28 nm-38% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Carrizo-L (2015) | — |
| PassMark | 2,741 | 2,742 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,356 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 3,460 | — |
Memory & Platform
The A8-7410 uses the FP4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon L3426 uses LGA1156 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | A8-7410 | Xeon L3426 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP4 | LGA1156 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3L-1866 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 1 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 8 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (A8-7410) / not specified (Xeon L3426). The A8-7410 includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon R5 Graphics), while the Xeon L3426 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A8-7410 targets Entry-level Laptop. Direct competitor: A8-7410 rivals Pentium N3700.
| Feature | A8-7410 | Xeon L3426 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | AMD Radeon R5 Graphics | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Entry-level Laptop | — |
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