CPU
GPU
Xeon L5430
A10-8700P
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 L5430 is positioned at rank 972 and the A10-8700P is on rank 978, so the Xeon L5430 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon L5430
Performance Per Dollar A10-8700P
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon L5430 | A10-8700P |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($380) | ✅ More affordable ($40) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Harpertown (2007−2008) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Carrizo (2015−2018) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon L5430 | A10-8700P |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+847%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($380) | ✅ More affordable ($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 L5430 and A10-8700P
Xeon L5430
The Xeon L5430 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 September 2008 (17 years ago). It is based on the Harpertown (2007−2008) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.66 GHz, with boost up to 0.67 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 6 MB (total). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA771. Thermal design power (TDP): 50 Watt. Memory support: DDR2, DDR3 Depends on motherboard. Passmark benchmark score: 2,260 points. Launch price was $562.
A10-8700P
The A10-8700P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Carrizo (2015−2018) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP4. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB. Memory support: DDR3-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 2,254 points. Launch price was $130.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon L5430 and A10-8700P share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 0.67 GHz on the Xeon L5430 versus 3.2 GHz on the A10-8700P — a 130.7% clock advantage for the A10-8700P (base: 2.66 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). The Xeon L5430 uses the Harpertown (2007−2008) architecture (45 nm), while the A10-8700P uses Carrizo (2015−2018) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon L5430 scores 2,260 against the A10-8700P's 2,254 — a 0.3% lead for the Xeon L5430.
| Feature | Xeon L5430 | A10-8700P |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 0.67 GHz | 3.2 GHz+378% |
| Base Clock | 2.66 GHz+48% | 1.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB L2 Cache | — |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB (total)+200% | 2048 kB |
| Process | 45 nm | 28 nm-38% |
| Architecture | Harpertown (2007−2008) | Carrizo (2015−2018) |
| PassMark | 2,260 | 2,254 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 480 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 1,000 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon L5430 uses the LGA771 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the A10-8700P uses FP4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon L5430 | A10-8700P |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA771 | FP4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-2133 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 12 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon L5430) / AMD-V (A10-8700P). The A10-8700P includes integrated graphics (Radeon R6), while the Xeon L5430 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A10-8700P targets Budget Laptop. Direct competitor: A10-8700P rivals Core i5-5200U.
| Feature | Xeon L5430 | A10-8700P |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon R6 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Budget Laptop |
Value Analysis
The Xeon L5430 launched at $390 MSRP, while the A10-8700P debuted at $150. At current prices ($380 vs $40), the A10-8700P is $340 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon L5430 delivers 5.9 pts/$ vs 56.4 pts/$ for the A10-8700P — making the A10-8700P the 161.8% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon L5430 | A10-8700P |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $390 | $150-62% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $380 | $40-89% |
| Performance per Dollar | 5.9 | 56.4+856% |
| Release Date | 2008 | 2015 |
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