Xeon E3-1220L vs A10-8700P

Xeon E3-1220L

2 Cores4 Thrd20 WWMax: 3.4 GHz2011

A10-8700P

4 Cores4 Thrd2 WWMax: 3.2 GHz2015

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon E3-1220L

2 / 4

2,263

+0.4%

2,254

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

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 E3-1220L is positioned at rank 812 and the A10-8700P is on rank 978, so the Xeon E3-1220L 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 E3-1220L

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

17362%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

3278%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

2912%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

2250%

#464

Xeon W-3375

MSRP: $4951|Avg: $6000

100%

#466

Xeon Platinum 8358

MSRP: $4607|Avg: $3145

99%

#467

EPYC 7662

MSRP: $6150|Avg: $1266

98%

#467

EPYC 7713

MSRP: $7060|Avg: $1299

98%

#812

Xeon E3-1220L

MSRP: $189|Avg: $27

100%

#813

Xeon X3450

MSRP: $241|Avg: $39

100%

#817

Xeon W3680

MSRP: $594|Avg: $26

99%

#819

Xeon E5-2640 v3

MSRP: $939|Avg: $189

98%

#824

Xeon E5-1660 v3

MSRP: $1080|Avg: $198

97%

#827

Xeon W3565

MSRP: $294|Avg: $69

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar A10-8700P

#966

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1952%

#967

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1923%

#968

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1766%

#969

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1758%

#970

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1742%

#972

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1682%

#973

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1613%

#974

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1610%

#975

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1567%

#978

A10-8700P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

100%

#982

Athlon II Neo K125

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

99%

#986

Pro A8-8600B

MSRP: $150|Avg: $25

98%

#991

Pentium 8500

MSRP: $200|Avg: $200

96%

#992

A6-8500P

MSRP: $100|Avg: $16

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($27) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon E3-1220L is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Xeon E3-1220L	A10-8700P
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($27)	⚠️ Higher cost ($40)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Carrizo (2015−2018) / 28 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The A10-8700P ($40), however, is optimized for mixed workloads and gaming. For most users, it offers superior single-thread performance and responsiveness at a fraction of the cost ($13 less, 48% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Xeon E3-1220L	A10-8700P
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+49%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($27)	⚠️ Higher cost ($40)

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.

Xeon E3-1220L Benchmark Check

A10-8700P Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E3-1220L and A10-8700P

Xeon E3-1220L

The Xeon E3-1220L is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 20 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,263 points. Launch price was $800.

A10-8700P

The A10-8700P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Carrizo (2015−2018) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP4. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB. Memory support: DDR3-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 2,254 points. Launch price was $130.

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Processing Power

The Xeon E3-1220L packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the A10-8700P offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the A10-8700P has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Xeon E3-1220L versus 3.2 GHz on the A10-8700P — a 6.1% clock advantage for the Xeon E3-1220L (base: 2.2 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). The Xeon E3-1220L uses the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the A10-8700P uses Carrizo (2015−2018) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E3-1220L scores 2,263 against the A10-8700P's 2,254 — a 0.4% lead for the Xeon E3-1220L.

Feature	Xeon E3-1220L	A10-8700P
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	4 / 4+100%
Boost Clock	3.4 GHz+6%	3.2 GHz
Base Clock	2.2 GHz+22%	1.8 GHz
L3 Cache	3 MB (total)	—
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	2048 kB+700%
Process	32 nm	28 nm-13%
Architecture	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)	Carrizo (2015−2018)
PassMark	2,263	2,254
Geekbench 6 Single	—	480
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	1,000

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E3-1220L uses the LGA1155 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the A10-8700P uses FP4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon E3-1220L	A10-8700P
Socket	LGA1155	FP4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3-2133
Max RAM Capacity	—	16 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	12

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Xeon E3-1220L) / AMD-V (A10-8700P). The A10-8700P includes integrated graphics (Radeon R6), while the Xeon E3-1220L requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A10-8700P targets Budget Laptop. Direct competitor: A10-8700P rivals Core i5-5200U.

Feature	Xeon E3-1220L	A10-8700P
Integrated GPU	—	Yes
IGPU Model	—	Radeon R6
Unlocked	—	No
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	—	AMD-V
Target Use	—	Budget Laptop

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Value Analysis

The Xeon E3-1220L launched at $189 MSRP, while the A10-8700P debuted at $150. At current prices ($27 vs $40), the Xeon E3-1220L is $13 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E3-1220L delivers 83.8 pts/$ vs 56.4 pts/$ for the A10-8700P — making the Xeon E3-1220L the 39.2% better value option.