CPU
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Xeon E5502
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 E5502 is positioned at rank 893 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 E5502
Performance Per Dollar A4 PRO-3340B
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5502 | A4 PRO-3340B |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | Balanced gaming performance | Balanced gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($39) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Gainestown (2009−2010) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Kabini (2013−2014) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5502 | A4 PRO-3340B |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($39) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 A4 PRO-3340B
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.
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 E5502 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 1.87 GHz on the Xeon E5502 versus 2.2 GHz on the A4 PRO-3340B — a 16.2% clock advantage for the A4 PRO-3340B (base: 1.86 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Xeon E5502 uses the Gainestown (2009−2010) architecture (45 nm), while the A4 PRO-3340B uses Kabini (2013−2014) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5502 scores 1,725 against the A4 PRO-3340B's 1,709 — a 0.9% lead for the Xeon E5502. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 200 vs 200, a 0% lead for the A4 PRO-3340B that directly translates to higher frame rates.
| Feature | Xeon E5502 | A4 PRO-3340B |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 1.87 GHz | 2.2 GHz+18% |
| Base Clock | 1.86 GHz | 2.2 GHz+18% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | — |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 2048 kB+700% |
| Process | 45 nm | 28 nm-38% |
| Architecture | Gainestown (2009−2010) | Kabini (2013−2014) |
| PassMark | 1,725 | 1,709 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 200 | 200 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 800 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5502 uses the LGA1366 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the A4 PRO-3340B uses FT3 (PCIe 2.0) — 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 1 (A4 PRO-3340B). PCIe lanes: 32 (Xeon E5502) vs 8 (A4 PRO-3340B) — the Xeon E5502 offers 24 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Xeon E5502 | A4 PRO-3340B |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1366 | FT3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-800 | DDR3-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 144 GB+800% | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | 3+200% | 1 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 32+300% | 8 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization support: true (Xeon E5502) vs AMD-V (A4 PRO-3340B). The A4 PRO-3340B includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 8240), while the Xeon E5502 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A4 PRO-3340B targets Business Laptop. Direct competitor: A4 PRO-3340B rivals Pentium N3520.
| Feature | Xeon E5502 | A4 PRO-3340B |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon HD 8240 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | true | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Business Laptop |
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