Xeon 3065
VS
A8 Pro-7150B

Xeon 3065 vs A8 Pro-7150B

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 A8 Pro-7150B is on rank 1073, so the Xeon 3065 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon 3065

#1
Xeon Platinum 8454H
MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A
26885%
#6
Xeon Gold 6240R
MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A
5076%
#10
Xeon 6337P
MSRP: $60|Avg: $5
4510%
#15
EPYC 9174F
MSRP: $194|Avg: $30
3484%
#518
Xeon E5-1680 v3
MSRP: $1723|Avg: $200
100%
#519
Xeon E5-2690 v3
MSRP: $2090|Avg: $85
99%
#520
Xeon 6780E
MSRP: $11350|Avg: $8513
99%
#521
Xeon E5-2697A v4
MSRP: $2891|Avg: $121
97%
#522
Xeon Gold 6134
MSRP: $2214|Avg: $378
97%
#523
Xeon Gold 6138T
MSRP: $2742|Avg: $400
96%
#524
Xeon E5-2676 V3
MSRP: $1800|Avg: $36
95%
#524
Xeon E7-4880 v2
MSRP: $6619|Avg: $185
95%
#524
Xeon E5-2675 V3
MSRP: $1800|Avg: $100
95%
#923
Xeon 3065
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#924
Xeon E5-1660
MSRP: $1080|Avg: $29
100%
#931
Xeon E5-2660 v2
MSRP: $1393|Avg: $129
96%
#933
Xeon Silver 4112
MSRP: $885|Avg: $67
96%
#938
Xeon E5649
MSRP: $774|Avg: N/A
95%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar A8 Pro-7150B

#1061
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
2857%
#1062
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
2815%
#1063
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
2584%
#1064
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
2573%
#1065
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
2549%
#1067
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
2462%
#1068
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
2360%
#1069
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
2356%
#1070
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
2293%
#1073
A8 Pro-7150B
MSRP: $150|Avg: $20
100%
#1074
A9-9420
MSRP: $150|Avg: $30
100%
#1075
Celeron B730
MSRP: $70|Avg: $10
99%
#1078
A9-9425
MSRP: $150|Avg: $30
99%
#1080
Core i5-4402E
MSRP: $266|Avg: $100
98%
#1081
A6-7000
MSRP: $100|Avg: $15
98%
#1083
Core i5-2520M
MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A
97%
#1084
Core i7-2710QE
MSRP: $378|Avg: $40
97%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The A8 Pro-7150B (2014) utilizes 28 nm technology and DDR3-1600, providing a fundamental performance advantage.
InsightXeon 3065A8 Pro-7150B
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($20)
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 65 nm)
🛑 Legacy (Kaveri (2014−2015) / 28 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon 3065 (2007) relies on 65 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.
InsightXeon 3065A8 Pro-7150B
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($20)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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 A8 Pro-7150B

Intel

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.

AMD

A8 Pro-7150B

The A8 Pro-7150B is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 June 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Kaveri (2014−2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L2 cache: 4096 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 4 MB. Memory support: DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,541 points. Launch price was $69.

Processing Power

The A8 Pro-7150B is built on the Kaveri (2014−2015) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon 3065 scores 1,545 against the A8 Pro-7150B's 1,541 — a 0.3% lead for the Xeon 3065.

FeatureXeon 3065A8 Pro-7150B
Cores / Threads
4 / 4
Boost Clock
3.2 GHz
Base Clock
2.33 GHz+23%
1.9 GHz
L3 Cache
4 MB L2 Cache
L2 Cache
4096 kB
Process
65 nm
28 nm-57%
Architecture
Kaveri (2014−2015)
PassMark
1,545
1,541
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Memory & Platform

The Xeon 3065 uses the LGA775 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the A8 Pro-7150B uses FP3 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureXeon 3065A8 Pro-7150B
Socket
LGA775
FP3
PCIe Generation
PCIe 5.0+67%
PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed
DDR3-1600
Max RAM Capacity
16 GB
RAM Channels
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
16
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Advanced Features

The A8 Pro-7150B includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon R5), while the Xeon 3065 requires a dedicated GPU.

FeatureXeon 3065A8 Pro-7150B
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
AMD Radeon R5