PRO A8-9600B vs Xeon E5462
PRO A8-9600B
Xeon E5462
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 A8-9600B is positioned at rank 508 and the Xeon E5462 is on rank 955, so the PRO A8-9600B offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar PRO A8-9600B
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5462
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | PRO A8-9600B | Xeon E5462 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($45) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) / 28 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Harpertown (2007−2008) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | PRO A8-9600B | Xeon E5462 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($45) |
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 A8-9600B and Xeon E5462
PRO A8-9600B
The PRO A8-9600B 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 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 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: 2,195 points. Launch price was $69.
Xeon E5462
The Xeon E5462 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 November 2007 (18 years ago). It is based on the Harpertown (2007−2008) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 6 MB (total). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA771. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR2, DDR3 Depends on motherboard. Passmark benchmark score: 2,213 points. Launch price was $797.
Processing Power
Both the PRO A8-9600B and Xeon E5462 share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.3 GHz on the PRO A8-9600B versus 2.8 GHz on the Xeon E5462 — a 16.4% clock advantage for the PRO A8-9600B (base: 2.4 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The PRO A8-9600B uses the Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) architecture (28 nm), while the Xeon E5462 uses Harpertown (2007−2008) (45 nm). In PassMark, the PRO A8-9600B scores 2,195 against the Xeon E5462's 2,213 — a 0.8% lead for the Xeon E5462.
| Feature | PRO A8-9600B | Xeon E5462 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.3 GHz+18% | 2.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.8 GHz+17% |
| L3 Cache | — | 12 MB L2 Cache |
| L2 Cache | 2048 kB | 6 MB (total)+200% |
| Process | 28 nm-38% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) | Harpertown (2007−2008) |
| PassMark | 2,195 | 2,213 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 363 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 1,239 |
Memory & Platform
The PRO A8-9600B uses the FP4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E5462 uses LGA771 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | PRO A8-9600B | Xeon E5462 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP4 | LGA771 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR2 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (PRO A8-9600B) / VT-x (Xeon E5462). Primary use case: Xeon E5462 targets Server. Direct competitor: Xeon E5462 rivals Athlon 64 X2 4000+.
| Feature | PRO A8-9600B | Xeon E5462 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x |
| Target Use | — | Server |
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