CPU
GPU
Xeon L5408
A8-6410
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 L5408 is positioned at rank 901 and the A8-6410 is on rank 928, so the Xeon L5408 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon L5408
Performance Per Dollar A8-6410
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon L5408 | A8-6410 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($40) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Harpertown (2007−2008) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Beema (2014) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon L5408 | A8-6410 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($40) |
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 L5408 and A8-6410
Xeon L5408
The Xeon L5408 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Harpertown (2007−2008) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.133 GHz, with boost up to 0.13 GHz. L2 cache: 6 MB (total). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA771. Thermal design power (TDP): 40 Watt. Memory support: DDR2, DDR3 Depends on motherboard. Passmark benchmark score: 1,769 points. Launch price was $800.
A8-6410
The A8-6410 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Beema (2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FT3. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3L-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 1,772 points. Launch price was $90.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon L5408 and A8-6410 share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 0.13 GHz on the Xeon L5408 versus 2.4 GHz on the A8-6410 — a 179.4% clock advantage for the A8-6410 (base: 2.133 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Xeon L5408 uses the Harpertown (2007−2008) architecture (45 nm), while the A8-6410 uses Beema (2014) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon L5408 scores 1,769 against the A8-6410's 1,772 — a 0.2% lead for the A8-6410.
| Feature | Xeon L5408 | A8-6410 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 0.13 GHz | 2.4 GHz+1746% |
| Base Clock | 2.133 GHz+7% | 2 GHz |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB (total)+200% | 2048 kB |
| Process | 45 nm | 28 nm-38% |
| Architecture | Harpertown (2007−2008) | Beema (2014) |
| PassMark | 1,769 | 1,772 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon L5408 uses the LGA771 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the A8-6410 uses FT3 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon L5408 | A8-6410 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA771 | FT3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | 1866 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 16 |
| RAM Channels | — | 1 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 4 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon L5408) / true (A8-6410). The A8-6410 includes integrated graphics (Radeon R5 Graphics), while the Xeon L5408 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: A8-6410 rivals Pentium N3530.
| Feature | Xeon L5408 | A8-6410 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon R5 Graphics |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | true |
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