Xeon L5609 vs A8-7670K
Xeon L5609
A8-7670K
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 L5609 is positioned at rank 735 and the A8-7670K is on rank 628, so the A8-7670K offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon L5609
Performance Per Dollar A8-7670K
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon L5609 | A8-7670K |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($229) | ✅ More affordable ($43) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Westmere-EP (2010−2011) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Godaveri (2014−2016) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon L5609 | A8-7670K |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+428%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($229) | ✅ More affordable ($43) |
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 L5609 and A8-7670K
Xeon L5609
The Xeon L5609 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Westmere-EP (2010−2011) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.86 GHz, with boost up to 1.86 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1366. Thermal design power (TDP): 40 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,298 points. Launch price was $800.
A8-7670K
The A8-7670K is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Godaveri (2014−2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L2 cache: 4096 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FM2+. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 3,267 points. Launch price was $90.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon L5609 and A8-7670K share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.86 GHz on the Xeon L5609 versus 3.9 GHz on the A8-7670K — a 70.8% clock advantage for the A8-7670K (base: 1.86 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Xeon L5609 uses the Westmere-EP (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the A8-7670K uses Godaveri (2014−2016) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon L5609 scores 3,298 against the A8-7670K's 3,267 — a 0.9% lead for the Xeon L5609.
| Feature | Xeon L5609 | A8-7670K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 1.86 GHz | 3.9 GHz+110% |
| Base Clock | 1.86 GHz | 3.6 GHz+94% |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB (total) | — |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 4096 kB+1500% |
| Process | 32 nm | 28 nm-13% |
| Architecture | Westmere-EP (2010−2011) | Godaveri (2014−2016) |
| PassMark | 3,298 | 3,267 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon L5609 uses the LGA1366 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the A8-7670K uses FM2+ (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon L5609 | A8-7670K |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1366 | FM2+ |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | 2133 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 64 |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon L5609) / true (A8-7670K). The A8-7670K includes integrated graphics (Radeon R7 Graphics), while the Xeon L5609 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: A8-7670K rivals Core i3-4170.
| Feature | Xeon L5609 | A8-7670K |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon R7 Graphics |
| Unlocked | — | Yes |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | true |
Value Analysis
The Xeon L5609 launched at $229 MSRP, while the A8-7670K debuted at $118. At current prices ($229 vs $43), the A8-7670K is $186 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon L5609 delivers 14.4 pts/$ vs 76.0 pts/$ for the A8-7670K — making the A8-7670K the 136.3% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon L5609 | A8-7670K |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $229 | $118-48% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $229 | $43-81% |
| Performance per Dollar | 14.4 | 76.0+428% |
| Release Date | 2010 | 2015 |
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