Xeon L7455 vs A8-8600P

CPU

GPU

Xeon L7455

65 WW2008

A8-8600P

4 Cores4 Thrd2 WWMax: 3 GHz2015

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon L7455

2,494

+1.2%

2,464

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 L7455 is positioned at rank 793 and the A8-8600P is on rank 948, so the Xeon L7455 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 L7455

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

16666%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

3147%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

2796%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

2160%

#457

EPYC 7642

MSRP: $4775|Avg: $850

100%

#458

EPYC 7573X

MSRP: $5590|Avg: $3580

100%

#459

Xeon Platinum 8568Y+

MSRP: $6497|Avg: $6497

98%

#460

Xeon Gold 6242R

MSRP: $2977|Avg: $779

97%

#460

Xeon E5-2686 V3

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $160

97%

#462

Xeon W-2175

MSRP: $1947|Avg: $180

97%

#793

Xeon L7455

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#796

Xeon E-2276M

MSRP: $939|Avg: $124

100%

#797

Xeon W3580

MSRP: $294|Avg: $30

99%

#798

Xeon W3690

MSRP: $583|Avg: $140

99%

#800

Xeon E5-2428L

MSRP: $692|Avg: $42

98%

#803

Opteron 6380

MSRP: $551|Avg: $111

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar A8-8600P

#936

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1786%

#937

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1760%

#938

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1615%

#939

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1608%

#940

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1593%

#942

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1539%

#943

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1475%

#944

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1473%

#945

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1433%

#948

A8-8600P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

100%

#949

FX-9800P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

100%

#951

Celeron 1020E

MSRP: $86|Avg: $20

100%

#954

Core i7-5850EQ

MSRP: $435|Avg: $370

98%

#956

Core i7-4810MQ

MSRP: $378|Avg: $378

98%

#959

Celeron Dual-Core T3500

MSRP: $80|Avg: $15

97%

#960

Celeron 4305UE

MSRP: $107|Avg: $107

97%

#963

Core i7-10510U

MSRP: $409|Avg: N/A

95%

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 A8-8600P (2015) utilizes 28 nm technology and DDR3-2133, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon L7455	A8-8600P
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($30)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Carrizo (2015−2018) / 28 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon L7455 (2008) relies on 45 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon L7455	A8-8600P
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($30)

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 L7455 Benchmark Check

A8-8600P Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon L7455 and A8-8600P

Xeon L7455

The Xeon L7455 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. Base frequency: 2.13 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB L2 Cache. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: PGA604. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 2,494 points. Launch price was $800.

A8-8600P

The A8-8600P 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 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 3 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: 2,464 points. Launch price was $90.

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Processing Power

The A8-8600P is built on the Carrizo (2015−2018) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon L7455 scores 2,494 against the A8-8600P's 2,464 — a 1.2% lead for the Xeon L7455.

Feature	Xeon L7455	A8-8600P
Cores / Threads	—	4 / 4
Boost Clock	—	3 GHz
Base Clock	2.13 GHz+33%	1.6 GHz
L3 Cache	12 MB L2 Cache	—
L2 Cache	—	2048 kB
Process	45 nm	28 nm-38%
Architecture	—	Carrizo (2015−2018)
PassMark	2,494+1%	2,464
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	3,160
Geekbench 6 Single	—	499
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	1,300

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon L7455 uses the PGA604 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the A8-8600P uses FP4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon L7455	A8-8600P
Socket	PGA604	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

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Xeon L7455) / AMD-V (A8-8600P). The A8-8600P includes integrated graphics (Radeon R6), while the Xeon L7455 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A8-8600P targets Legacy Laptop. Direct competitor: A8-8600P rivals Core i5-5200U.