Xeon X5272 vs A4 PRO-7300B
Xeon X5272
A4 PRO-7300B
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 X5272 is positioned at rank 1029 and the A4 PRO-7300B is on rank 607, so the A4 PRO-7300B offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon X5272
Performance Per Dollar A4 PRO-7300B
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon X5272 | A4 PRO-7300B |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($76) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Richland (2013−2014) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon X5272 | A4 PRO-7300B |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($76) | ✅ 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 X5272 and A4 PRO-7300B
Xeon X5272
The Xeon X5272 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. Base frequency: 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB L2 Cache. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA771. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,451 points. Launch price was $800.
A4 PRO-7300B
The A4 PRO-7300B is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Agosto 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Richland (2013−2014) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L2 cache: 1024 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,458 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The A4 PRO-7300B is built on the Richland (2013−2014) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon X5272 scores 1,451 against the A4 PRO-7300B's 1,458 — a 0.5% lead for the A4 PRO-7300B.
| Feature | Xeon X5272 | A4 PRO-7300B |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | — | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | — | 4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.4 GHz | 3.8 GHz+12% |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB L2 Cache | — |
| L2 Cache | — | 1024 kB |
| Process | 45 nm | 32 nm-29% |
| Architecture | — | Richland (2013−2014) |
| PassMark | 1,451 | 1,458 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 375 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon X5272 uses the LGA771 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the A4 PRO-7300B uses FM2 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR2 on the Xeon X5272 versus DDR3-1600 on the A4 PRO-7300B — the A4 PRO-7300B supports 40% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon X5272 supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 16 GB — 155.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 4 (Xeon X5272) vs 2 (A4 PRO-7300B). PCIe lanes: 0 (Xeon X5272) vs 16 (A4 PRO-7300B) — the A4 PRO-7300B offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Intel 5100,Intel 5400 (Xeon X5272) and A55,A58,A68H,A75,A78,A88X (A4 PRO-7300B).
| Feature | Xeon X5272 | A4 PRO-7300B |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA771 | FM2 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR2 | DDR3-1600+50% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB+700% | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | 4+100% | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: true (Xeon X5272) vs AMD-V (A4 PRO-7300B). The A4 PRO-7300B includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 8470D), while the Xeon X5272 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Xeon X5272 targets Server, A4 PRO-7300B targets Business Desktop. Direct competitor: A4 PRO-7300B rivals Pentium G3250.
| Feature | Xeon X5272 | A4 PRO-7300B |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon HD 8470D |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | true | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Server | Business Desktop |
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