Xeon X3360 vs A8-3850
Xeon X3360
A8-3850
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 X3360 is positioned at rank 804 and the A8-3850 is on rank 497, so the A8-3850 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon X3360
Performance Per Dollar A8-3850
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon X3360 | A8-3850 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Llano (2011−2012) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon X3360 | A8-3850 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 X3360 and A8-3850
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.
A8-3850
The A8-3850 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Llano (2011−2012) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM1. Thermal design power (TDP): 100 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,421 points. Launch price was $90.
Processing Power
The A8-3850 is built on the Llano (2011−2012) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon X3360 scores 2,424 against the A8-3850's 2,421 — a 0.1% lead for the Xeon X3360. L3 cache: 12 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon X3360 vs 0 kB on the A8-3850.
| Feature | Xeon X3360 | A8-3850 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | — | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | — | 2.9 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.83 GHz | 2.9 GHz+2% |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB L2 Cache | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | — | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 45 nm | 32 nm-29% |
| Architecture | — | Llano (2011−2012) |
| PassMark | 2,424 | 2,421 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 363 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon X3360 uses the LGA775 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the A8-3850 uses FM1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon X3360 | A8-3850 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA775 | FM1 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1866 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 20 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon X3360) / AMD-V (A8-3850). The A8-3850 includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 6550D), while the Xeon X3360 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A8-3850 targets Mainstream Desktop. Direct competitor: A8-3850 rivals Core i3-2105.
| Feature | Xeon X3360 | A8-3850 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon HD 6550D |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Mainstream Desktop |
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