Xeon L5335 vs A10-7300

Xeon L5335

4 Cores4 Thrd50 WWMax: 2 GHz2007

A10-7300

4 Cores4 Thrd4 WWMax: 3.2 GHz2014

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon L5335

4 / 4

1,737

+0.1%

1,736

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

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 L5335 is positioned at rank 995 and the A10-7300 is on rank 1042, so the Xeon L5335 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 L5335

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

45475%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

8586%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

7628%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

5893%

#537

Xeon Platinum 8180

MSRP: $10009|Avg: $2363

84%

#538

Xeon Platinum 8280M

MSRP: $10009|Avg: $6223

82%

#539

Xeon Platinum 8280

MSRP: $10009|Avg: $2940

81%

#994

Xeon E5-4627 v2

MSRP: $2061|Avg: $70

100%

#995

Xeon L5335

MSRP: $380|Avg: $18

100%

#996

Xeon E-2144G

MSRP: $2090|Avg: $389

98%

#997

Xeon X5675

MSRP: $1440|Avg: $22

98%

#998

Xeon Phi 7210

MSRP: $1881|Avg: $150

85%

#999

Xeon D-1567

MSRP: $2702|Avg: $230

85%

#1000

Xeon E-2126G

MSRP: $2702|Avg: $230

84%

#1003

Xeon D-1531

MSRP: $2057|Avg: $250

82%

#1004

Xeon 5130

MSRP: $316|Avg: $10

81%

#1006

Xeon E5-4640 v3

MSRP: $2859|Avg: $300

79%

#1007

Xeon E5440

MSRP: $690|Avg: $37

75%

#1008

Xeon E5-2643

MSRP: $1552|Avg: $50

74%

#1009

Xeon E5-2637

MSRP: $885|Avg: $40

74%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar A10-7300

#1030

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2536%

#1031

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2499%

#1032

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2294%

#1033

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2283%

#1034

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2263%

#1036

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2185%

#1037

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2095%

#1038

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2092%

#1039

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2035%

#1042

A10-7300

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

100%

#1043

Core i7-3612QE

MSRP: $426|Avg: $50

100%

#1044

Pentium Dual Core T4200

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

99%

#1045

A6 Micro-6500T

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

99%

#1046

Pentium N3520

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

99%

#1047

E2-3800

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

98%

#1048

Athlon X2 QL-66

MSRP: $150|Avg: $5

98%

#1049

Athlon II Neo K145

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

98%

#1050

Celeron P4600

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

97%

#1051

Core 2 Duo U7500

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

96%

#1052

Pentium 987

MSRP: $134|Avg: $20

96%

#1053

Core i7-4910MQ

MSRP: $570|Avg: $570

96%

#1054

Pentium T4400

MSRP: $107|Avg: $5

95%

#1056

Athlon X2 QL-65

MSRP: $150|Avg: $22

94%

#1057

Pentium J2850

MSRP: $94|Avg: $94

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The A10-7300 (2014) utilizes 28 nm technology and DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon L5335	A10-7300
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($18)	⚠️ Higher cost ($50)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Clovertown (2006−2007) / 65 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Kaveri (2014−2015) / 28 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon L5335 (2007) relies on 65 nm technology and **DDR2, DDR3 Depends on motherboard**, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon L5335	A10-7300
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+178%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($18)	⚠️ Higher cost ($50)

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.

Xeon L5335 Benchmark Check

A10-7300 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon L5335 and A10-7300

Xeon L5335

The Xeon L5335 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 13 August 2007 (18 years ago). It is based on the Clovertown (2006−2007) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 4 MB (total). Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: LGA771. Thermal design power (TDP): 50 Watt. Memory support: DDR2, DDR3 Depends on motherboard. Passmark benchmark score: 1,737 points. Launch price was $380.

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.

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Processing Power

Both the Xeon L5335 and A10-7300 share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Xeon L5335 versus 3.2 GHz on the A10-7300 — a 46.2% clock advantage for the A10-7300 (base: 2 GHz vs 1.9 GHz). The Xeon L5335 uses the Clovertown (2006−2007) architecture (65 nm), while the A10-7300 uses Kaveri (2014−2015) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon L5335 scores 1,737 against the A10-7300's 1,736 — a 0.1% lead for the Xeon L5335.

Feature	Xeon L5335	A10-7300
Cores / Threads	4 / 4	4 / 4
Boost Clock	2 GHz	3.2 GHz+60%
Base Clock	2 GHz+5%	1.9 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB L2 Cache	—
L2 Cache	4 MB (total)	4096 kB
Process	65 nm	28 nm-57%
Architecture	Clovertown (2006−2007)	Kaveri (2014−2015)
PassMark	1,737	1,736

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon L5335 uses the LGA771 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the A10-7300 uses FP3 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon L5335	A10-7300
Socket	LGA771	FP3
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3-1600
Max RAM Capacity	—	16 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Xeon L5335) / AMD-V (A10-7300). The A10-7300 includes integrated graphics (Radeon R6), while the Xeon L5335 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A10-7300 targets Laptop. Direct competitor: A10-7300 rivals Core i3-4010U.

Feature	Xeon L5335	A10-7300
Integrated GPU	—	Yes
IGPU Model	—	Radeon R6
Unlocked	—	No
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	—	AMD-V
Target Use	—	Laptop

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Value Analysis

The Xeon L5335 launched at $380 MSRP, while the A10-7300 debuted at $150. At current prices ($18 vs $50), the Xeon L5335 is $32 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon L5335 delivers 96.5 pts/$ vs 34.7 pts/$ for the A10-7300 — making the Xeon L5335 the 94.2% better value option.