PRO A12-9800B vs Xeon E5607
PRO A12-9800B
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 A12-9800B is positioned at rank 399 and the Xeon E5607 is on rank 622, so the PRO A12-9800B offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar PRO A12-9800B
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5607
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | PRO A12-9800B | Xeon E5607 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($27) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) / 28 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Westmere-EP (2010−2011) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | PRO A12-9800B | Xeon E5607 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($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 A12-9800B and Xeon E5607
PRO A12-9800B
The PRO A12-9800B is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 1 June 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP4. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 2,705 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 A12-9800B and Xeon E5607 share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the PRO A12-9800B versus 0.27 GHz on the Xeon E5607 — a 172.1% clock advantage for the PRO A12-9800B (base: 2.7 GHz vs 2.26 GHz). The PRO A12-9800B uses the Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) architecture (28 nm), while the Xeon E5607 uses Westmere-EP (2010−2011) (32 nm). In PassMark, the PRO A12-9800B scores 2,705 against the Xeon E5607's 2,686 — a 0.7% lead for the PRO A12-9800B.
| Feature | PRO A12-9800B | Xeon E5607 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.6 GHz+1233% | 0.27 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.7 GHz+19% | 2.26 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 8 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2048 kB+700% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 28 nm-13% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) | Westmere-EP (2010−2011) |
| PassMark | 2,705 | 2,686 |
Memory & Platform
The PRO A12-9800B 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 A12-9800B | Xeon E5607 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP4 | LGA1366 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
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