Xeon 3065 vs A10-6790B
Xeon 3065
A10-6790B
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 Xeon 3065 is positioned at rank 923 and the A10-6790B is on rank 947, so the Xeon 3065 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon 3065
Performance Per Dollar A10-6790B
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon 3065 | A10-6790B |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Richland (2013−2014) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon 3065 | A10-6790B |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) |
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 Xeon 3065 and A10-6790B
Xeon 3065
The Xeon 3065 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. Base frequency: 2.33 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB L2 Cache. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,545 points. Launch price was $800.
A10-6790B
The A10-6790B is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Richland (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 4 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L2 cache: 4096 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 100 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 1,546 points. Launch price was $130.
Processing Power
The A10-6790B is built on the Richland (2013−2014) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon 3065 scores 1,545 against the A10-6790B's 1,546 — a 0.1% lead for the A10-6790B.
| Feature | Xeon 3065 | A10-6790B |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | — | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | — | 4.3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.33 GHz | 4 GHz+72% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB L2 Cache | — |
| L2 Cache | — | 4096 kB |
| Process | 65 nm | 32 nm-51% |
| Architecture | — | Richland (2013−2014) |
| PassMark | 1,545 | 1,546 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon 3065 uses the LGA775 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the A10-6790B uses FM2 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon 3065 | A10-6790B |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA775 | FM2 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+67% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1866 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon 3065) / AMD-V (A10-6790B). The A10-6790B includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 8670D), while the Xeon 3065 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A10-6790B targets Office. Direct competitor: A10-6790B rivals Core i3-4330.
| Feature | Xeon 3065 | A10-6790B |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon HD 8670D |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Office |
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