Xeon E5462 vs Pro A8-8600B

Xeon E5462

4 Cores4 Thrd80 WWMax: 2.8 GHz2007

Pro A8-8600B

4 Cores4 Thrd2 WWMax: 3 GHz2015

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon E5462

4 / 4

2,213

+0.5%

2,203

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 E5462 is positioned at rank 955 and the Pro A8-8600B is on rank 986, so the Xeon E5462 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 E5462

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

32121%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

6065%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

5388%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

4163%

#529

Xeon Max 9480

MSRP: $12980|Avg: $12980

99%

#530

Xeon E5-2689 v4

MSRP: $2723|Avg: $100

97%

#531

EPYC 7543

MSRP: $10257|Avg: $468

95%

#532

Xeon Platinum 8368Q

MSRP: $7719|Avg: $7719

94%

#533

Xeon Gold 6250

MSRP: $3400|Avg: $2000

93%

#534

Xeon E5-2699 v4

MSRP: $4115|Avg: $400

93%

#955

Xeon E5462

MSRP: $342|Avg: $45

100%

#958

Xeon E5-4650 v2

MSRP: $1723|Avg: $48

98%

#959

Xeon E5-1620 v4

MSRP: $1166|Avg: $160

97%

#963

Xeon E5-2660

MSRP: $1329|Avg: $65

94%

#964

Xeon E5-2667 v3

MSRP: $2057|Avg: $150

94%

#966

Xeon E3110

MSRP: $214|Avg: $158

94%

#969

Xeon L3406

MSRP: $189|Avg: $30

90%

#970

Xeon E5-2687W v2

MSRP: $2112|Avg: $62

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Pro A8-8600B

#974

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1997%

#975

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1968%

#976

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1807%

#977

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1799%

#978

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1782%

#980

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1721%

#981

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1650%

#982

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1647%

#983

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1603%

#986

Pro A8-8600B

MSRP: $150|Avg: $25

100%

#991

Pentium 8500

MSRP: $200|Avg: $200

99%

#992

A6-8500P

MSRP: $100|Avg: $16

98%

#994

Core i7-4700EQ

MSRP: $378|Avg: $180

98%

#995

Core i3-8145UE

MSRP: $281|Avg: $50

97%

#996

Core i7-4712MQ

MSRP: $378|Avg: $60

96%

#997

Core i7-3615QE

MSRP: $400|Avg: $100

96%

#998

Celeron M U3400

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

95%

#999

3015Ce

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

95%

#1000

Core i7-4700MQ

MSRP: $383|Avg: $50

95%

#1001

Athlon II M340

MSRP: $80|Avg: $15

95%

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 Pro A8-8600B (2015) utilizes 28 nm technology and DDR3/DDR3L-2133, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon E5462	Pro A8-8600B
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($45)	✅ More affordable ($25)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Harpertown (2007−2008) / 45 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Carrizo (2015−2018) / 28 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5462 (2007) relies on 45 nm technology and **DDR2, DDR3 Depends on motherboard**, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon E5462	Pro A8-8600B
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+79%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($45)	✅ More affordable ($25)

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 E5462 Benchmark Check

Pro A8-8600B Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5462 and Pro A8-8600B

Xeon E5462

The Xeon E5462 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 November 2007 (18 years ago). It is based on the Harpertown (2007−2008) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 6 MB (total). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA771. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR2, DDR3 Depends on motherboard. Passmark benchmark score: 2,213 points. Launch price was $797.

Pro A8-8600B

The Pro A8-8600B is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 3 June 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Carrizo (2015−2018) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP4. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB. Memory support: DDR3/DDR3L-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 2,203 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

Both the Xeon E5462 and Pro A8-8600B share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.8 GHz on the Xeon E5462 versus 3 GHz on the Pro A8-8600B — a 6.9% clock advantage for the Pro A8-8600B (base: 2.8 GHz vs 1.6 GHz). The Xeon E5462 uses the Harpertown (2007−2008) architecture (45 nm), while the Pro A8-8600B uses Carrizo (2015−2018) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5462 scores 2,213 against the Pro A8-8600B's 2,203 — a 0.5% lead for the Xeon E5462.

Feature	Xeon E5462	Pro A8-8600B
Cores / Threads	4 / 4	4 / 4
Boost Clock	2.8 GHz	3 GHz+7%
Base Clock	2.8 GHz+75%	1.6 GHz
L3 Cache	12 MB L2 Cache	—
L2 Cache	6 MB (total)+200%	2048 kB
Process	45 nm	28 nm-38%
Architecture	Harpertown (2007−2008)	Carrizo (2015−2018)
PassMark	2,213	2,203
Geekbench 6 Single	363	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	1,239	—

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E5462 uses the LGA771 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pro A8-8600B uses FP4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon E5462	Pro A8-8600B
Socket	LGA771	FP4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed	DDR2	—
Max RAM Capacity	64 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	✅	—
PCIe Lanes	16	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x (Xeon E5462) / not specified (Pro A8-8600B). Primary use case: Xeon E5462 targets Server. Direct competitor: Xeon E5462 rivals Athlon 64 X2 4000+.

Feature	Xeon E5462	Pro A8-8600B
Integrated GPU	No	—
Unlocked	No	—
AVX-512	No	—
Virtualization	VT-x	—
Target Use	Server	—

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Value Analysis

The Xeon E5462 launched at $342 MSRP, while the Pro A8-8600B debuted at $150. At current prices ($45 vs $25), the Pro A8-8600B is $20 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E5462 delivers 49.2 pts/$ vs 88.1 pts/$ for the Pro A8-8600B — making the Pro A8-8600B the 56.7% better value option.