Xeon X3360 vs A12-9700P

CPU

GPU

Xeon X3360

95 WW2008

A12-9700P

4 Cores4 Thrd2 WWMax: 3.4 GHz2016

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon X3360

2,424

+0.4%

2,415

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 X3360 is positioned at rank 804 and the A12-9700P is on rank 553, so the A12-9700P 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 X3360

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

17147%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

3238%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

2876%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

2222%

#460

Xeon E5-2686 V3

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $160

100%

#460

Xeon Gold 6242R

MSRP: $2977|Avg: $779

100%

#462

Xeon W-2175

MSRP: $1947|Avg: $180

100%

#463

EPYC 75F3

MSRP: $5383|Avg: $2799

99%

#464

Xeon W-3375

MSRP: $4951|Avg: $6000

99%

#466

Xeon Platinum 8358

MSRP: $4607|Avg: $3145

97%

#804

Xeon X3360

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#812

Xeon E3-1220L

MSRP: $189|Avg: $27

99%

#815

Xeon X3450

MSRP: $241|Avg: $39

99%

#817

Xeon W3680

MSRP: $594|Avg: $26

98%

#819

Xeon E5-2640 v3

MSRP: $939|Avg: $189

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar A12-9700P

#173

Core Ultra 5 238V

MSRP: $454|Avg: $454

100%

#176

Core i9-13900HK

MSRP: $697|Avg: N/A

97%

#541

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

729%

#542

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

718%

#543

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

659%

#544

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

656%

#545

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

650%

#547

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

628%

#548

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

602%

#549

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

601%

#550

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

585%

#553

A12-9700P

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#557

Pentium P6200

MSRP: $60|Avg: $25

99%

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 A12-9700P (2016) utilizes 28 nm technology and DDR3, DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon X3360	A12-9700P
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) / 28 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon X3360 (2008) relies on 45 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon X3360	A12-9700P
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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 X3360 Benchmark Check

A12-9700P Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon X3360 and A12-9700P

Xeon X3360

The Xeon X3360 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. Base frequency: 2.83 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB L2 Cache. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 2,424 points. Launch price was $800.

A12-9700P

The A12-9700P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP4. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 2,415 points. Launch price was $130.

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Processing Power

The A12-9700P is built on the Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon X3360 scores 2,424 against the A12-9700P's 2,415 — a 0.4% lead for the Xeon X3360.

Feature	Xeon X3360	A12-9700P
Cores / Threads	—	4 / 4
Boost Clock	—	3.4 GHz
Base Clock	2.83 GHz+13%	2.5 GHz
L3 Cache	12 MB L2 Cache	—
L2 Cache	—	2048 kB
Process	45 nm	28 nm-38%
Architecture	—	Bristol Ridge (2016−2019)
PassMark	2,424	2,415
Geekbench 6 Single	—	481

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon X3360 uses the LGA775 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the A12-9700P uses FP4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon X3360	A12-9700P
Socket	LGA775	FP4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR4-1866
Max RAM Capacity	—	16 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	8

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Xeon X3360) / AMD-V (A12-9700P). The A12-9700P includes integrated graphics (Radeon R7), while the Xeon X3360 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A12-9700P targets Laptop. Direct competitor: A12-9700P rivals Core i5-6200U.