Xeon X3470 vs PRO A8-9600
Xeon X3470
PRO A8-9600
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 X3470 is positioned at rank 976 and the PRO A8-9600 is on rank 319, so the PRO A8-9600 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon X3470
Performance Per Dollar PRO A8-9600
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon X3470 | PRO A8-9600 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($16) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Lynnfield (2009−2010) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon X3470 | PRO A8-9600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($16) | ✅ 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 X3470 and PRO A8-9600
Xeon X3470
The Xeon X3470 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 September 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Lynnfield (2009−2010) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.93 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1156. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-800, DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333. Passmark benchmark score: 3,341 points. Launch price was $589.
PRO A8-9600
The PRO A8-9600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 3 October 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 3,318 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Xeon X3470 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, matching the PRO A8-9600's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Xeon X3470 versus 3.4 GHz on the PRO A8-9600 — a 5.7% clock advantage for the Xeon X3470 (base: 2.93 GHz vs 3.1 GHz). The Xeon X3470 uses the Lynnfield (2009−2010) architecture (45 nm), while the PRO A8-9600 uses Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon X3470 scores 3,341 against the PRO A8-9600's 3,318 — a 0.7% lead for the Xeon X3470.
| Feature | Xeon X3470 | PRO A8-9600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.6 GHz+6% | 3.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.93 GHz | 3.1 GHz+6% |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total) | — |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 2048 kB+700% |
| Process | 45 nm | 28 nm-38% |
| Architecture | Lynnfield (2009−2010) | Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) |
| PassMark | 3,341 | 3,318 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon X3470 uses the LGA1156 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the PRO A8-9600 uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon X3470 | PRO A8-9600 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1156 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
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