Xeon W3540 vs A10-6700
Xeon W3540
A10-6700
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 W3540 is positioned at rank 843 and the A10-6700 is on rank 415, so the A10-6700 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon W3540
Performance Per Dollar A10-6700
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon W3540 | A10-6700 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Bloomfield (2008−2010) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Richland (2013−2014) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon W3540 | A10-6700 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 W3540 and A10-6700
Xeon W3540
The Xeon W3540 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 March 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Bloomfield (2008−2010) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.93 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1366. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,075 points. Launch price was $699.
A10-6700
The A10-6700 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 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 4096 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 3,109 points. Launch price was $130.
Processing Power
The Xeon W3540 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, matching the A10-6700's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Xeon W3540 versus 4.3 GHz on the A10-6700 — a 29.3% clock advantage for the A10-6700 (base: 2.93 GHz vs 3.7 GHz). The Xeon W3540 uses the Bloomfield (2008−2010) architecture (45 nm), while the A10-6700 uses Richland (2013−2014) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon W3540 scores 3,075 against the A10-6700's 3,109 — a 1.1% lead for the A10-6700. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Xeon W3540 vs 0 kB on the A10-6700.
| Feature | Xeon W3540 | A10-6700 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz | 4.3 GHz+34% |
| Base Clock | 2.93 GHz | 3.7 GHz+26% |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total) | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 4096 kB+1500% |
| Process | 45 nm | 32 nm-29% |
| Architecture | Bloomfield (2008−2010) | Richland (2013−2014) |
| PassMark | 3,075 | 3,109+1% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 438 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon W3540 uses the LGA1366 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the A10-6700 uses FM2 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon W3540 | A10-6700 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1366 | FM2 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1866 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon W3540) / AMD-V (A10-6700). The A10-6700 includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 8670D), while the Xeon W3540 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A10-6700 targets Budget. Direct competitor: A10-6700 rivals Core i3-3240.
| Feature | Xeon W3540 | A10-6700 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon HD 8670D |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
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