Xeon L5630 vs A10-5757M
Xeon L5630
A10-5757M
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 L5630 is positioned at rank 707 and the A10-5757M is on rank 1072, so the Xeon L5630 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon L5630
Performance Per Dollar A10-5757M
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon L5630 | A10-5757M |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Westmere-EP (2010−2011) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Richland (2013−2014) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon L5630 | A10-5757M |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 L5630 and A10-5757M
Xeon L5630
The Xeon L5630 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 16 March 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Westmere-EP (2010−2011) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.13 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 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: 3,048 points. Launch price was $1,100.
A10-5757M
The A10-5757M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Richland (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FP2. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,084 points. Launch price was $130.
Processing Power
The Xeon L5630 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, matching the A10-5757M's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the Xeon L5630 versus 3.5 GHz on the A10-5757M — a 37.3% clock advantage for the A10-5757M (base: 2.13 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Xeon L5630 uses the Westmere-EP (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the A10-5757M uses Richland (2013−2014) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon L5630 scores 3,048 against the A10-5757M's 3,084 — a 1.2% lead for the A10-5757M. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Xeon L5630 vs 0 kB on the A10-5757M.
| Feature | Xeon L5630 | A10-5757M |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 2.4 GHz | 3.5 GHz+46% |
| Base Clock | 2.13 GHz | 2.5 GHz+17% |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB (total) | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 1 MB (per core)+300% |
| Process | 32 nm | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Westmere-EP (2010−2011) | Richland (2013−2014) |
| PassMark | 3,048 | 3,084+1% |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon L5630 uses the LGA1366 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the A10-5757M uses FP2 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon L5630 | A10-5757M |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1366 | FP2 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | 1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 32 |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon L5630) / true (A10-5757M). The A10-5757M includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 8650G), while the Xeon L5630 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: A10-5757M rivals Core i3-3110M.
| Feature | Xeon L5630 | A10-5757M |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon HD 8650G |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | true |
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