A8-9600 vs Xeon X5570
A8-9600
Xeon X5570
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 A8-9600 is positioned at rank 387 and the Xeon X5570 is on rank 679, so the A8-9600 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar A8-9600
Performance Per Dollar Xeon X5570
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A8-9600 | Xeon X5570 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) / 28 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Gainestown (2009−2010) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A8-9600 | Xeon X5570 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 A8-9600 and Xeon X5570
A8-9600
The A8-9600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 27 July 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 3,295 points. Launch price was $78.
Xeon X5570
The Xeon X5570 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 March 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Gainestown (2009−2010) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.93 GHz, with boost up to 3.33 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1366. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,306 points. Launch price was $49.
Processing Power
The A8-9600 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, matching the Xeon X5570's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the A8-9600 versus 3.33 GHz on the Xeon X5570 — a 2.1% clock advantage for the A8-9600 (base: 3.1 GHz vs 2.93 GHz). The A8-9600 uses the Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) architecture (28 nm), while the Xeon X5570 uses Gainestown (2009−2010) (45 nm). In PassMark, the A8-9600 scores 3,295 against the Xeon X5570's 3,306 — a 0.3% lead for the Xeon X5570. L3 cache: 0 kB on the A8-9600 vs 8 MB (total) on the Xeon X5570.
| Feature | A8-9600 | Xeon X5570 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 3.4 GHz+2% | 3.33 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.1 GHz+6% | 2.93 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 8 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2048 kB+700% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 28 nm-38% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) | Gainestown (2009−2010) |
| PassMark | 3,295 | 3,306 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 607 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 1,415 | — |
Memory & Platform
The A8-9600 uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon X5570 uses LGA1366 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2400 on the A8-9600 versus DDR3-1333 on the Xeon X5570 — the A8-9600 supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Memory channels: 2 (A8-9600) vs 3 (Xeon X5570). Chipset compatibility: A320,B350,X370 (A8-9600) and Intel X58,Intel 5520 (Xeon X5570).
| Feature | A8-9600 | Xeon X5570 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1366 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2400+33% | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 3+50% |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 8 | — |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: AMD-V (A8-9600) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon X5570). The A8-9600 includes integrated graphics (Radeon R7 Series), while the Xeon X5570 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A8-9600 targets Budget Desktop, Xeon X5570 targets Workstation. Direct competitor: A8-9600 rivals Pentium G4560; Xeon X5570 rivals Core i3-2100.
| Feature | A8-9600 | Xeon X5570 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Radeon R7 Series | — |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | Budget Desktop | Workstation |
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