Xeon X5272 vs A6-5400B

Xeon X5272

80 WW2007

A6-5400B

2 Cores2 Thrd65 WWMax: 3.8 GHz2012

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon X5272

1,451

0.0%

1,465

+1.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

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 X5272 is positioned at rank 1029 and the A6-5400B is on rank 699, so the A6-5400B 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 X5272

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

167599%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

31644%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

28115%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

21719%

#1029

Xeon X5272

MSRP: $1172|Avg: $76

100%

#1030

Xeon Platinum 8260L

MSRP: $7500|Avg: $750

55%

#1031

Xeon 3.20

MSRP: $851|Avg: $10

55%

#1032

Xeon X5355

MSRP: $4491|Avg: $4000

36%

#1033

Xeon E5420

MSRP: $7214|Avg: $6500

23%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar A6-5400B

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

12765%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

12061%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

8758%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

2638%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

2090%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

1828%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

1047%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

1033%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

941%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

941%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

930%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

905%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

893%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

889%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

881%

#391

Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX

MSRP: $1299|Avg: $1300

98%

#699

A6-5400B

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#700

Core i3-4370T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $138

100%

#701

FX-6200

MSRP: $169|Avg: $25

100%

#702

FX-4150

MSRP: $137|Avg: $20

99%

#703

Core i5-2450P

MSRP: $177|Avg: $30

99%

#704

Core i5-4690T

MSRP: $192|Avg: $98

99%

#705

Core i5-4430S

MSRP: $182|Avg: $90

98%

#706

Core i5-4440S

MSRP: $182|Avg: $30

98%

#709

Core i3-4360T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $40

98%

#711

Core i5-3470S

MSRP: $184|Avg: $37

97%

#712

Core i5-4670T

MSRP: $189|Avg: $35

97%

#713

Core i5-2400S

MSRP: $135|Avg: $10

97%

#714

Pentium G3420

MSRP: $86|Avg: $40

96%

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 ($76) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon X5272 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Xeon X5272	A6-5400B
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 (Trinity (2012−2013) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The A6-5400B ($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 ($76 less, 100% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Xeon X5272	A6-5400B
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($76)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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 X5272 Benchmark Check

A6-5400B Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon X5272 and A6-5400B

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.

A6-5400B

The A6-5400B is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Trinity (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,465 points. Launch price was $70.

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Processing Power

The A6-5400B is built on the Trinity (2012−2013) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon X5272 scores 1,451 against the A6-5400B's 1,465 — a 1% lead for the A6-5400B. L3 cache: 6 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon X5272 vs 0 kB on the A6-5400B.

Feature	Xeon X5272	A6-5400B
Cores / Threads	—	2 / 2
Boost Clock	—	3.8 GHz
Base Clock	3.4 GHz	3.6 GHz+6%
L3 Cache	6 MB L2 Cache	0 kB
L2 Cache	—	1 MB (per core)
Process	45 nm	32 nm-29%
Architecture	—	Trinity (2012−2013)
PassMark	1,451	1,465
Geekbench 6 Single	—	380

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon X5272 uses the LGA771 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the A6-5400B uses FM2 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR2 on the Xeon X5272 versus DDR3-1866 on the A6-5400B — the A6-5400B 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 32 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 4 (Xeon X5272) vs 2 (A6-5400B). PCIe lanes: 0 (Xeon X5272) vs 16 (A6-5400B) — the A6-5400B offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Intel 5100,Intel 5400 (Xeon X5272) and A55,A75,A85X (A6-5400B).

Feature	Xeon X5272	A6-5400B
Socket	LGA771	FM2
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR2	DDR3-1866+50%
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB+300%	32 GB
RAM Channels	4+100%	2
ECC Support	✅	❌
PCIe Lanes	0	16

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: true (Xeon X5272) vs AMD-V (A6-5400B). The A6-5400B includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 7540D), while the Xeon X5272 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Xeon X5272 targets Server, A6-5400B targets Business Desktop. Direct competitor: A6-5400B rivals Pentium G2020.