Xeon 5150 vs A9-9410
Xeon 5150
A9-9410
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 5150 is positioned at rank 921 and the A9-9410 is on rank 1071, so the Xeon 5150 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon 5150
Performance Per Dollar A9-9410
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon 5150 | A9-9410 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($25) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Woodcrest (2006) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon 5150 | A9-9410 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($25) |
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 5150 and A9-9410
Xeon 5150
The Xeon 5150 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in Junho 2006 (19 years ago). It is based on the Woodcrest (2006) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.66 GHz, with boost up to 2.67 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: LGA771. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR2. Passmark benchmark score: 1,555 points. Launch price was $16.
A9-9410
The A9-9410 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 31 May 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP4. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 1,550 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon 5150 and A9-9410 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.67 GHz on the Xeon 5150 versus 3.5 GHz on the A9-9410 — a 26.9% clock advantage for the A9-9410 (base: 2.66 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The Xeon 5150 uses the Woodcrest (2006) architecture (65 nm), while the A9-9410 uses Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon 5150 scores 1,555 against the A9-9410's 1,550 — a 0.3% lead for the Xeon 5150. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Xeon 5150 | A9-9410 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.67 GHz | 3.5 GHz+31% |
| Base Clock | 2.66 GHz | 2.9 GHz+9% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+100% | 2048 kB |
| Process | 65 nm | 28 nm-57% |
| Architecture | Woodcrest (2006) | Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) |
| PassMark | 1,555 | 1,550 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 350 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 650 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon 5150 uses the LGA771 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the A9-9410 uses FP4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon 5150 | A9-9410 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA771 | FP4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2133 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 8 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 1 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 8 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon 5150) / AMD-V (A9-9410). The A9-9410 includes integrated graphics (Radeon R5), while the Xeon 5150 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A9-9410 targets Budget Laptop. Direct competitor: A9-9410 rivals Pentium N4200.
| Feature | Xeon 5150 | A9-9410 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon R5 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Budget Laptop |
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