
Xeon X5365 vs A10-9600P

Xeon X5365

A10-9600P
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 X5365 is positioned at rank 823 and the A10-9600P is on rank 572, so the A10-9600P offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon X5365
Performance Per Dollar A10-9600P
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon X5365 | A10-9600P |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon X5365 | A10-9600P |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) |
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 X5365 and A10-9600P

Xeon X5365
The Xeon X5365 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. Base frequency: 3 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB L2 Cache. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: LGA771. Thermal design power (TDP): 150 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 2,331 points. Launch price was $800.

A10-9600P
The A10-9600P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP4. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 2,333 points. Launch price was $130.
Processing Power
The A10-9600P is built on the Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon X5365 scores 2,331 against the A10-9600P's 2,333 — a 0.1% lead for the A10-9600P.
| Feature | Xeon X5365 | A10-9600P |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | — | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | — | 3.3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz+25% | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB L2 Cache | — |
| L2 Cache | — | 2048 kB |
| Process | 65 nm | 28 nm-57% |
| Architecture | — | Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) |
| PassMark | 2,331 | 2,333 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 469 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon X5365 uses the LGA771 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the A10-9600P uses FP4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon X5365 | A10-9600P |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA771 | FP4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+67% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-1866 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 8 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon X5365) / AMD-V (A10-9600P). The A10-9600P includes integrated graphics (Radeon R5), while the Xeon X5365 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A10-9600P targets Laptop. Direct competitor: A10-9600P rivals Core i3-6006U.
| Feature | Xeon X5365 | A10-9600P |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon R5 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Laptop |
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