Pro A12-8800B vs Xeon E5607
Pro A12-8800B
Xeon E5607
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 A12-8800B is positioned at rank 1174 and the Xeon E5607 is on rank 622, so the Xeon E5607 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pro A12-8800B
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5607
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pro A12-8800B | Xeon E5607 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($40) | ✅ More affordable ($27) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Carrizo (2015−2018) / 28 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Westmere-EP (2010−2011) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pro A12-8800B | Xeon E5607 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+49%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($40) | ✅ More affordable ($27) |
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 A12-8800B and Xeon E5607
Pro A12-8800B
The Pro A12-8800B is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 3 June 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Carrizo (2015−2018) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP4. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB. Memory support: DDR3/DDR3L-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 2,667 points. Launch price was $69.
Xeon E5607
The Xeon E5607 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 February 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Westmere-EP (2010−2011) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.26 GHz, with boost up to 0.27 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1366. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,686 points. Launch price was $135.
Processing Power
Both the Pro A12-8800B and Xeon E5607 share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Pro A12-8800B versus 0.27 GHz on the Xeon E5607 — a 170.6% clock advantage for the Pro A12-8800B (base: 2.1 GHz vs 2.26 GHz). The Pro A12-8800B uses the Carrizo (2015−2018) architecture (28 nm), while the Xeon E5607 uses Westmere-EP (2010−2011) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Pro A12-8800B scores 2,667 against the Xeon E5607's 2,686 — a 0.7% lead for the Xeon E5607.
| Feature | Pro A12-8800B | Xeon E5607 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.4 GHz+1159% | 0.27 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.1 GHz | 2.26 GHz+8% |
| L3 Cache | — | 8 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2048 kB+700% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 28 nm-13% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Carrizo (2015−2018) | Westmere-EP (2010−2011) |
| PassMark | 2,667 | 2,686 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 528 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 1,144 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Pro A12-8800B uses the FP4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E5607 uses LGA1366 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pro A12-8800B | Xeon E5607 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP4 | LGA1366 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-2133 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (Pro A12-8800B) / not specified (Xeon E5607). The Pro A12-8800B includes integrated graphics (Radeon R7 Graphics), while the Xeon E5607 requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Pro A12-8800B | Xeon E5607 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Radeon R7 Graphics | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
Value Analysis
The Pro A12-8800B launched at $400 MSRP, while the Xeon E5607 debuted at $135. At current prices ($40 vs $27), the Xeon E5607 is $13 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pro A12-8800B delivers 66.7 pts/$ vs 99.5 pts/$ for the Xeon E5607 — making the Xeon E5607 the 39.5% better value option.
| Feature | Pro A12-8800B | Xeon E5607 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $400 | $135-66% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40 | $27-33% |
| Performance per Dollar | 66.7 | 99.5+49% |
| Release Date | 2015 | 2011 |
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