Xeon X5260
VS
A6-3410MX

Xeon X5260 vs A6-3410MX

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 X5260 is positioned at rank 956 and the A6-3410MX is on rank 850, so the A6-3410MX 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 X5260

#1
Xeon Platinum 8454H
MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A
32523%
#6
Xeon Gold 6240R
MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A
6141%
#10
Xeon 6337P
MSRP: $60|Avg: $5
5456%
#15
EPYC 9174F
MSRP: $194|Avg: $30
4215%
#529
Xeon Max 9480
MSRP: $12980|Avg: $12980
100%
#530
Xeon E5-2689 v4
MSRP: $2723|Avg: $100
98%
#531
EPYC 7543
MSRP: $10257|Avg: $468
96%
#532
Xeon Platinum 8368Q
MSRP: $7719|Avg: $7719
95%
#533
Xeon Gold 6250
MSRP: $3400|Avg: $2000
95%
#534
Xeon E5-2699 v4
MSRP: $4115|Avg: $400
94%
#956
Xeon X5260
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#957
Xeon E5-4650 v2
MSRP: $1723|Avg: $48
99%
#958
Xeon E5-1620 v4
MSRP: $1166|Avg: $160
98%
#962
Xeon E5-2660
MSRP: $1329|Avg: $65
95%
#963
Xeon E5-2667 v3
MSRP: $2057|Avg: $150
95%
#965
Xeon E3110
MSRP: $214|Avg: $158
95%
#968
Xeon L3406
MSRP: $189|Avg: $30
91%
#969
Xeon E5-2687W v2
MSRP: $2112|Avg: $62
91%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar A6-3410MX

#838
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
1382%
#839
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
1362%
#840
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
1250%
#841
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
1244%
#842
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
1233%
#844
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
1191%
#845
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
1142%
#846
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
1140%
#847
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
1109%
#850
A6-3410MX
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#852
Pentium P6300
MSRP: $80|Avg: $10
99%
#854
E-350
MSRP: $50|Avg: $15
99%
#856
Ryzen Embedded R1305G
MSRP: $150|Avg: $50
99%
#863
Pentium Dual Core T2390
MSRP: $86|Avg: $5
97%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($0) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon X5260 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.
InsightXeon X5260A6-3410MX
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior 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

The A6-3410MX ($0), however, is optimized for mixed workloads and gaming. For most users, it offers superior single-thread performance and responsiveness at a fraction of the cost ($0 less, NaN% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.
InsightXeon X5260A6-3410MX
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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon X5260 and A6-3410MX

Intel

Xeon X5260

The Xeon X5260 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. Base frequency: 3.33 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB L2 Cache. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA771. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,278 points. Launch price was $800.

AMD

A6-3410MX

The A6-3410MX 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 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.3 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FS1. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,274 points. Launch price was $70.

Processing Power

The A6-3410MX is built on the Llano (2011−2012) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon X5260 scores 1,278 against the A6-3410MX's 1,274 — a 0.3% lead for the Xeon X5260. L3 cache: 6 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon X5260 vs 0 kB on the A6-3410MX.

FeatureXeon X5260A6-3410MX
Cores / Threads
4 / 4
Boost Clock
2.3 GHz
Base Clock
3.33 GHz+108%
1.6 GHz
L3 Cache
6 MB L2 Cache
0 kB
L2 Cache
1 MB (per core)
Process
45 nm
32 nm-29%
Architecture
Llano (2011−2012)
PassMark
1,278
1,274
Geekbench 6 Single
271
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Memory & Platform

The Xeon X5260 uses the LGA771 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the A6-3410MX uses FS1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureXeon X5260A6-3410MX
Socket
LGA771
FS1
PCIe Generation
PCIe 2.0
PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed
DDR3-1600
Max RAM Capacity
8 GB
RAM Channels
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
16
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Xeon X5260) / AMD-V (A6-3410MX). The A6-3410MX includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 6520G), while the Xeon X5260 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A6-3410MX targets Mainstream Laptop. Direct competitor: A6-3410MX rivals Core i3-2330M.

FeatureXeon X5260A6-3410MX
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
Radeon HD 6520G
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
AMD-V
Target Use
Mainstream Laptop