CPU
GPU
Xeon 5160
A4 PRO-3340B
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 5160 is positioned at rank 903 and the A4 PRO-3340B is on rank 637, so the A4 PRO-3340B offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon 5160
Performance Per Dollar A4 PRO-3340B
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon 5160 | A4 PRO-3340B |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Woodcrest (2006) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Kabini (2013−2014) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon 5160 | A4 PRO-3340B |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Xeon 5160 and A4 PRO-3340B
Xeon 5160
The Xeon 5160 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 3 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: LGA771. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR2. Passmark benchmark score: 1,715 points. Launch price was $22.
A4 PRO-3340B
The A4 PRO-3340B is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 20 December 2014 (10 years ago). It is based on the Kabini (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FT3. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Memory support: DDR3/DDR3L-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,709 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Xeon 5160 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the A4 PRO-3340B offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the A4 PRO-3340B has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the Xeon 5160 versus 2.2 GHz on the A4 PRO-3340B — a 30.8% clock advantage for the Xeon 5160 (base: 3 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Xeon 5160 uses the Woodcrest (2006) architecture (65 nm), while the A4 PRO-3340B uses Kabini (2013−2014) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon 5160 scores 1,715 against the A4 PRO-3340B's 1,709 — a 0.4% lead for the Xeon 5160.
| Feature | Xeon 5160 | A4 PRO-3340B |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 3 GHz+36% | 2.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz+36% | 2.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | — |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+100% | 2048 kB |
| Process | 65 nm | 28 nm-57% |
| Architecture | Woodcrest (2006) | Kabini (2013−2014) |
| PassMark | 1,715 | 1,709 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 200 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon 5160 uses the LGA771 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the A4 PRO-3340B uses FT3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon 5160 | A4 PRO-3340B |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA771 | FT3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 1 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 8 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon 5160) / AMD-V (A4 PRO-3340B). The A4 PRO-3340B includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 8240), while the Xeon 5160 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A4 PRO-3340B targets Business Laptop. Direct competitor: A4 PRO-3340B rivals Pentium N3520.
| Feature | Xeon 5160 | A4 PRO-3340B |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon HD 8240 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Business Laptop |
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