CPU
GPU
Xeon E5506
A10-4600M
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 E5506 is positioned at rank 875 and the A10-4600M is on rank 661, so the A10-4600M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5506
Performance Per Dollar A10-4600M
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5506 | A10-4600M |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Gainestown (2009−2010) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Trinity (2012−2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5506 | A10-4600M |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5506 and A10-4600M
Xeon E5506
The Xeon E5506 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 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.13 GHz, with boost up to 0.13 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: 1,961 points. Launch price was $43.
A10-4600M
The A10-4600M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Trinity (2012−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 4 MB (total). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FS1r2. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,948 points. Launch price was $130.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon E5506 and A10-4600M share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 0.13 GHz on the Xeon E5506 versus 3.2 GHz on the A10-4600M — a 184.4% clock advantage for the A10-4600M (base: 2.13 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Xeon E5506 uses the Gainestown (2009−2010) architecture (45 nm), while the A10-4600M uses Trinity (2012−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5506 scores 1,961 against the A10-4600M's 1,948 — a 0.7% lead for the Xeon E5506. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Xeon E5506 vs 0 kB on the A10-4600M.
| Feature | Xeon E5506 | A10-4600M |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 0.13 GHz | 3.2 GHz+2362% |
| Base Clock | 2.13 GHz | 2.3 GHz+8% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 4 MB (total)+1500% |
| Process | 45 nm | 32 nm-29% |
| Architecture | Gainestown (2009−2010) | Trinity (2012−2013) |
| PassMark | 1,961 | 1,948 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 342 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 916 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5506 uses the LGA1366 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the A10-4600M uses FS1r2 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E5506 | A10-4600M |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1366 | FS1r2 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon E5506) / AMD-V (A10-4600M). The A10-4600M includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 7660G), while the Xeon E5506 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A10-4600M targets Legacy Laptop. Direct competitor: A10-4600M rivals Core i3-2310M.
| Feature | Xeon E5506 | A10-4600M |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon HD 7660G |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Legacy Laptop |
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