CPU
GPU
Xeon E5502
A10-7300
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 E5502 is positioned at rank 893 and the A10-7300 is on rank 1042, so the Xeon E5502 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5502
Performance Per Dollar A10-7300
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5502 | A10-7300 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($39) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Gainestown (2009−2010) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Kaveri (2014−2015) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5502 | A10-7300 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+27%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($39) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) |
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 E5502 and A10-7300
Xeon E5502
The Xeon E5502 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 March 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Gainestown (2009−2010) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.86 GHz, with boost up to 1.87 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1366. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,725 points. Launch price was $95.
A10-7300
The A10-7300 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. 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. Passmark benchmark score: 1,736 points. Launch price was $130.
Processing Power
The Xeon E5502 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the A10-7300 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the A10-7300 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.87 GHz on the Xeon E5502 versus 3.2 GHz on the A10-7300 — a 52.5% clock advantage for the A10-7300 (base: 1.86 GHz vs 1.9 GHz). The Xeon E5502 uses the Gainestown (2009−2010) architecture (45 nm), while the A10-7300 uses Kaveri (2014−2015) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5502 scores 1,725 against the A10-7300's 1,736 — a 0.6% lead for the A10-7300.
| Feature | Xeon E5502 | A10-7300 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 1.87 GHz | 3.2 GHz+71% |
| Base Clock | 1.86 GHz | 1.9 GHz+2% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | — |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 4096 kB+1500% |
| Process | 45 nm | 28 nm-38% |
| Architecture | Gainestown (2009−2010) | Kaveri (2014−2015) |
| PassMark | 1,725 | 1,736 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 200 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 800 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5502 uses the LGA1366 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the A10-7300 uses FP3 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-800 memory speed. The Xeon E5502 supports up to 144 GB of RAM compared to 16 GB — 160% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 3 (Xeon E5502) vs 2 (A10-7300). PCIe lanes: 32 (Xeon E5502) vs 16 (A10-7300) — the Xeon E5502 offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Intel 5500,Intel 5520,Intel X58 (Xeon E5502) and FP3 (A10-7300).
| Feature | Xeon E5502 | A10-7300 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1366 | FP3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-800 | DDR3-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 144 GB+800% | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | 3+50% | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 32+100% | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization support: true (Xeon E5502) vs AMD-V (A10-7300). The A10-7300 includes integrated graphics (Radeon R6), while the Xeon E5502 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A10-7300 targets Laptop. Direct competitor: A10-7300 rivals Core i3-4010U.
| Feature | Xeon E5502 | A10-7300 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon R6 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | true | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Laptop |
Value Analysis
The Xeon E5502 launched at $188 MSRP, while the A10-7300 debuted at $150. At current prices ($39 vs $50), the Xeon E5502 is $11 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E5502 delivers 44.2 pts/$ vs 34.7 pts/$ for the A10-7300 — making the Xeon E5502 the 24.1% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon E5502 | A10-7300 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $188 | $150-20% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $39-22% | $50 |
| Performance per Dollar | 44.2+27% | 34.7 |
| Release Date | 2009 | 2014 |
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