CPU
GPU
Xeon E5502
A6-9500E
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 A6-9500E is on rank 609, so the A6-9500E 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 A6-9500E
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5502 | A6-9500E |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($39) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Gainestown (2009−2010) / 45 nm) | ✨ Modern (Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5502 | A6-9500E |
|---|---|---|
| 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 A6-9500E
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.
A6-9500E
The A6-9500E is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1024 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 1,741 points. Launch price was $70.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon E5502 and A6-9500E share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.87 GHz on the Xeon E5502 versus 3.4 GHz on the A6-9500E — a 58.1% clock advantage for the A6-9500E (base: 1.86 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Xeon E5502 uses the Gainestown (2009−2010) architecture (45 nm), while the A6-9500E uses Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5502 scores 1,725 against the A6-9500E's 1,741 — a 0.9% lead for the A6-9500E. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Xeon E5502 vs 0 kB on the A6-9500E.
| Feature | Xeon E5502 | A6-9500E |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.87 GHz | 3.4 GHz+82% |
| Base Clock | 1.86 GHz | 3 GHz+61% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 1024 kB+300% |
| Process | 45 nm | 28 nm-38% |
| Architecture | Gainestown (2009−2010) | Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) |
| PassMark | 1,725 | 1,741 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 200 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 800 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5502 uses the LGA1366 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the A6-9500E uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-800 on the Xeon E5502 versus DDR4-2400 on the A6-9500E — the A6-9500E supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon E5502 supports up to 144 GB of RAM compared to 32 GB — 127.3% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 3 (Xeon E5502) vs 2 (A6-9500E). PCIe lanes: 32 (Xeon E5502) vs 8 (A6-9500E) — the Xeon E5502 offers 24 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Intel 5500,Intel 5520,Intel X58 (Xeon E5502) and AMD AM4 (A6-9500E).
| Feature | Xeon E5502 | A6-9500E |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1366 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-800 | DDR4-2400+33% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 144 GB+350% | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | 3+50% | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 32+300% | 8 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: true (Xeon E5502) / not specified (A6-9500E). The A6-9500E includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon R5), while the Xeon E5502 requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Xeon E5502 | A6-9500E |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | AMD Radeon R5 |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | true | — |
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