PRO A10-8850B vs Xeon E5-1607
PRO A10-8850B
Xeon E5-1607
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 PRO A10-8850B is positioned at rank 281 and the Xeon E5-1607 is on rank 638, so the PRO A10-8850B offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar PRO A10-8850B
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-1607
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | PRO A10-8850B | Xeon E5-1607 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Godaveri (2014−2016) / 28 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | PRO A10-8850B | Xeon E5-1607 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 PRO A10-8850B and Xeon E5-1607
PRO A10-8850B
The PRO A10-8850B is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 29 September 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Godaveri (2014−2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L2 cache: 4096 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FM2+. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 3,752 points. Launch price was $69.
Xeon E5-1607
The Xeon E5-1607 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency: 3 GHz. L3 cache: 10 MB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-800, DDR3-1066. Passmark benchmark score: 3,788 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
Both the PRO A10-8850B and Xeon E5-1607 share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. The PRO A10-8850B is built on the Godaveri (2014−2016) architecture. In PassMark, the PRO A10-8850B scores 3,752 against the Xeon E5-1607's 3,788 — a 1% lead for the Xeon E5-1607.
| Feature | PRO A10-8850B | Xeon E5-1607 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 4.1 GHz | — |
| Base Clock | 3.9 GHz+30% | 3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 10 MB |
| L2 Cache | 4096 kB | — |
| Process | 28 nm-13% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Godaveri (2014−2016) | — |
| PassMark | 3,752 | 3,788 |
Memory & Platform
The PRO A10-8850B uses the FM2+ socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E5-1607 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | PRO A10-8850B | Xeon E5-1607 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FM2+ | LGA2011 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
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