PRO A6-8570 vs Xeon X6550
PRO A6-8570
Xeon X6550
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 A6-8570 is positioned at rank 512 and the Xeon X6550 is on rank 879, so the PRO A6-8570 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar PRO A6-8570
Performance Per Dollar Xeon X6550
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | PRO A6-8570 | Xeon X6550 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Carrizo (2015−2018) / 28 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | PRO A6-8570 | Xeon X6550 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 A6-8570 and Xeon X6550
PRO A6-8570
The PRO A6-8570 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Outubro 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Carrizo (2015−2018) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L2 cache: 1024 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 1,919 points. Launch price was $69.
Xeon X6550
The Xeon X6550 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 18 MB L3 Cache. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1567. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,936 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The PRO A6-8570 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Xeon X6550 offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon X6550 has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the PRO A6-8570 versus 2.4 GHz on the Xeon X6550 — a 45.2% clock advantage for the PRO A6-8570 (base: 3.5 GHz vs 2 GHz). The PRO A6-8570 is built on the Carrizo (2015−2018) architecture. In PassMark, the PRO A6-8570 scores 1,919 against the Xeon X6550's 1,936 — a 0.9% lead for the Xeon X6550.
| Feature | PRO A6-8570 | Xeon X6550 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 8 / 16+300% |
| Boost Clock | 3.8 GHz+58% | 2.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.5 GHz+75% | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 18 MB L3 Cache |
| L2 Cache | 1024 kB | — |
| Process | 28 nm-38% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Carrizo (2015−2018) | — |
| PassMark | 1,919 | 1,936 |
Memory & Platform
The PRO A6-8570 uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon X6550 uses LGA1567 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | PRO A6-8570 | Xeon X6550 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1567 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 5.0+67% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1333 |
| RAM Channels | — | 4 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (PRO A6-8570) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon X6550). Primary use case: Xeon X6550 targets Server. Direct competitor: Xeon X6550 rivals Core i7-980X.
| Feature | PRO A6-8570 | Xeon X6550 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | — | Server |
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