Xeon L3426 vs A8-7410

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon L3426

2,742

0.0%

2,741

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

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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 L3426 is positioned at rank 753 and the A8-7410 is on rank 494, so the A8-7410 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 L3426

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

15158%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

2862%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

2543%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

1964%

#435

Xeon Gold 6354

MSRP: $2878|Avg: $2898

100%

#436

Xeon Gold 5218T

MSRP: $1572|Avg: $1349

99%

#437

Xeon 6960P

MSRP: $9625|Avg: $9625

99%

#438

EPYC 9555

MSRP: $9826|Avg: $7973

99%

#439

Xeon Gold 6338

MSRP: $2990|Avg: $1604

98%

#440

Xeon Gold 6538N

MSRP: $3351|Avg: $170

98%

#441

EPYC 7F52

MSRP: $3100|Avg: $1826

97%

#442

EPYC 7542

MSRP: $3400|Avg: $899

97%

#753

Xeon L3426

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#758

Xeon E3-1281 v3

MSRP: $555|Avg: $636

100%

#768

Xeon E3-1270L v4

MSRP: $581|Avg: $636

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar A8-7410

#153

Core i7-1370P

MSRP: $438|Avg: $280

100%

#158

Core i9-13900H

MSRP: $617|Avg: N/A

97%

#482

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

642%

#483

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

633%

#484

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

581%

#485

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

578%

#486

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

573%

#488

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

553%

#489

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

531%

#490

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

530%

#491

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

516%

#494

A8-7410

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The A8-7410 (2015) utilizes 28 nm technology and DDR3L-1866, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon L3426	A8-7410
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Carrizo-L (2015) / 28 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon L3426 (2009) relies on 45 nm technology and DDR3-800, DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon L3426	A8-7410
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon L3426 and A8-7410

Xeon L3426

The Xeon L3426 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 1.86 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1156. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-800, DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333. Passmark benchmark score: 2,742 points. Launch price was $800.

A8-7410

The A8-7410 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Carrizo-L (2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.5 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP4. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB. Memory support: DDR3L-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 2,741 points. Launch price was $90.

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Processing Power

The Xeon L3426 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, matching the A8-7410's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Xeon L3426 versus 2.5 GHz on the A8-7410 — a 24.6% clock advantage for the Xeon L3426 (base: 1.86 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The A8-7410 is built on the Carrizo-L (2015) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon L3426 scores 2,742 against the A8-7410's 2,741 — a 0% lead for the Xeon L3426.

Feature	Xeon L3426	A8-7410
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 4
Boost Clock	3.2 GHz+28%	2.5 GHz
Base Clock	1.86 GHz	2.2 GHz+18%
L3 Cache	8 MB Intel® Smart Cache	—
L2 Cache	—	2048 kB
Process	45 nm	28 nm-38%
Architecture	—	Carrizo-L (2015)
PassMark	2,742	2,741
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,356
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	3,460

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon L3426 uses the LGA1156 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the A8-7410 uses FP4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon L3426	A8-7410
Socket	LGA1156	FP4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3L-1866
Max RAM Capacity	—	16 GB
RAM Channels	—	1
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	8

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Xeon L3426) / AMD-V (A8-7410). The A8-7410 includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon R5 Graphics), while the Xeon L3426 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A8-7410 targets Entry-level Laptop. Direct competitor: A8-7410 rivals Pentium N3700.